Pilot will use health visitors to boost access to childhood vaccines A new £2m pilot scheme in England will see health visitors trained to try and reach families facing barriers to vaccination, such as travel costs, language difficulties or vaccine hesitancy. www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

Trust launches innovation award in memory of respected nurse leader A new award celebrating innovation and improvement has been introduced by a trust in memory of its former chief nurse who died suddenly last year. #orthopaedics #innovation #nursing #nurse #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/research-and...

Download our new app and have Nursing Times in your pocket To kick off the new year in style, we have launched the Nursing Times app, in recognition that your laptop may not always be in reach, but you are almost certain to have your mobile phone nearby. #app www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

‘Corridor care places untenable strain on an already burnt‑out workforce’ Helené Donnelly highlights why corridor care should alarm every nurse working in or alongside the health service, and why it must be tackled and not tolerated. #NHS #A&E #nursing #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

Primary care nurses begin chickenpox immunisation for young children Families across the UK with young children will be offered protection against varicella, more commonly known as chickenpox, as part of their routine childhood vaccinations from this month. www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

‘Trying to grow the UK nursing workforce: running hard, standing still?’ James Buchan explores UK nursing workforce trends through the lens of a recent report from the OECD, which reveals reliance on internationally educated nurses. #nursing #workforce #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/tr...

Infection prevention and control nurse calls time after 52-year career A long-serving member of the profession, who was working as a senior infection prevention and control nurse in the Black Country, marked her retirement last month after 52 years of service. www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...

Nurses as psychotherapists: history, barriers and the way forward There would be many benefits of mental health nurses practising as psychotherapists; however, there are barriers both within and beyond the field. #nursing #nurses #mentalhealth #psychotherapists www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

‘Nursing care among the chaos – a profession under attack’ Marcus Wootton discusses a recent RCN report on nursing staff working in conflict zones around the world and issues a call for action. #nurses #nursing #global #healthcare #health #nurse #international www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

UK’s chief nurses thank profession in 2025-26 festive messages The UK’s four national chief nursing officers (CNOs) have paid tribute to the contributions of nurses and midwives during 2025, highlighting another tough year for health and care services. #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/u...

Meeting the mental health needs of children and young people in school A school early intervention service is ensuring more children receive support without adding to NHS referral. It won the Nursing in Mental Health category in the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

‘From band 2 to enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice’ Gav Oxby reflects on his decade-long career journey in the NHS, going from a band 2 to become an enhanced clinical practitioner apprentice. #nursing #careers #education #nurse #healthcare #nurses #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/careers/from...

Effective communication with patients managing mental health issues This article introduces communication skills and frameworks that will help enable quality interaction with patients. #nurses #nursing #mentalhealth #communication #healthcare #health #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/assessment-s...

Nurse donates kidney to ‘near-perfect match’ stranger A nurse, Ellie Hoskin, has explained what convinced her to risk surgery and become a living kidney donor for a complete stranger, potentially saving her life in the process. #renal #nurses #organdonation www.nursingtimes.net/renal/nurse-...

‘Why palliative and end-of-life care must be at the heart of nursing education’ Jane Turner, from palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder, explains why nurse training in end-of-life care is so important and how this will benefit people. #palliative www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...

‘Nursing must recognise potential where it has historically been overlooked’ Emma Davies argues in favour of widening access to nursing for people who have grown up in marginalised and care-experienced contexts, to boost workforce numbers and cultural skillmix. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nu...

MHRA approves preventative for sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection UK drug regulators have approved a drug and vaccination combination for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents. #hiv #nursing #publichealth #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

RCN members protest after closure of independent provider facility Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) demonstrated today outside the headquarters of a major private health provider in response to its decision to close one of its facilities in London. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/rc...

‘Perils of being a wheelchair user and appreciation of being able-bodied’ Kerry Haycox explores the lived experience of becoming a temporary wheelchair user and why systemic change is needed to make accessibility more than just a promise. #nurses #accessibility www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care Playing soothing live music in intensive care units can help parents bond with their baby, according to those behind a music-based charity initiative. #neonatal #NICU #intensivecare #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

WHO issues warning over ‘early influenza season’ sweeping Europe More than half of the countries in the World Health Organization’s European region, including the UK, are experiencing an intense, early influenza season driven by a new strain. #nursing #flu www.nursingtimes.net/respiratory/...

Nurse leader joins effort to improve Scottish maternity and neonatal services A well-respected nurse leader has been appointed as one of two new vice chairs for the Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, which has been set up to improve safety and care. www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to boost the risk of dementia in older people, according to researchers from China using UK data. #nursing #dementia #dementia #frailty www.nursingtimes.net/older-people...

‘There are key differences in the profile of registrants in the four UK countries’ James Buchan highlights the marked differences in levels of reliance on international nurses and midwives in the four UK countries. #nursing #workforce #recruitment #global www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...

Research reveals many UK nurses stuck on entry-level pay grade Analysis of nursing career paths has revealed that almost half of UK nurses, particularly those from certain ethnic groups, receive entry-level salaries, often despite their advanced skillset. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/re...

Mental health nurse in new emergency substance misuse role A registered mental health nurse has begun a brand-new role with an ambulance service that uses her expertise on alcohol and substance misuse for emergency situations and staff education. #mentalhealth www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

Sheffield nurse consultant named future president of cancer society An award-winning nurse consultant who specialises in melanoma and immunotherapy late effects has been elected to take over in future as president of a UK charity for cancer nurses. #cancer www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/sheff...

‘Together through research, we can all benefit patient care and outcomes’ Jane Ball explains why research is vital to nursing and midwifery, and also introduces the RCN’s new strategy on this topic. #nursing #research #nurses #healthcare #health #RCN #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/research-and...

Is nursing ready to realise the 10-year health plan’s digital aspirations? The government’s 10-year health plan promises an AI-enabled NHS workforce, backed by new ‘skills escalators’ and revamped training Author: Thelma Agnew is a freelance health journalist. www.nursingtimes.net/digital-and-...

Nursing staff asked for views to ‘transform’ Welsh dementia care The Welsh Government has called on nurses and other health professionals, as well as the public, to give their views on a new strategy to improve the country’s under-pressure dementia services. www.nursingtimes.net/dementia/nur...

Lack of funding for nursing workforce puts global health targets ‘out of reach’ A lack of investment in the global nursing workforce is putting international healthcare targets out of reach, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has warned. #nursing #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

‘Gender stereotypes’ keeping sexist abuse of nurses unaddressed A widespread “failure to act” against ongoing violence towards female nurses is the result of “historical gender stereotypes”, according to the head of an influential global nursing organisation. www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

‘Nurses have a critical role in closing the self-care gap’ Helen Donovan explains why empowering individuals to take better care of themselves is a vital part of the solution to reducing demand and improving health outcomes. #nurse #nurses #nursing #wellbeing www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

‘Temporary staff do not provide temporary care’ Nathan Smith argues that bank and agency nursing staff are not just filling a rota or meeting a contract, they are part of the skilled team providing patient care. #nursing #nurses #workforce #agencystaff www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/te...

Notts nurses striking against rotation scheme warned of pay deductions Nottinghamshire nurses held a rally today in support of critical care staff who have begun striking over contract changes that would see them forced to work rotations between two hospitals. www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

Air conditioning in care homes linked to fewer heatwave deaths Air conditioning in nursing homes and similar care settings may be important for preventing mortality among older adults during heatwaves, according to Canadian researchers. #nursing #carehomes www.nursingtimes.net/older-people...

General practice nurses in Wales to receive 4% pay rise A deal agreed between doctors’ unions and the Welsh Government will see a 4% pay uplift for primary care staff, including practice nurses, as well as GP partners and salaried GPs. #primarycare #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/primary-care...

How professional autonomy helps nurses thrive and grow in the workplace How professional autonomy, as promoted by the professional nurse advocate role, enhances nurses’ wellbeing and the quality of care they provide. #nursing #leadership #advocacy #PNA #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/h...

‘Social care placements must be central to nursing education’ Lianne Ford explains why a new strategy to enable social care placements for nursing students is a vital step forward both for the sector and its future nurses. #nursing #education #placements #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

Nurse wins award for championing mental health of submariners A trailblazing navy nurse has been named ‘woman of the year’ for championing the mental health of submariners. #mentalhealth #nursing #royalnavy #submariners #healthcare #nurses #nurse #navy #health www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

Leading eye hospital announces appointment of new chief nurse Leading specialist provider Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Simmi Naidu as its new chief nurse and executive director of allied professionals. #nursing #nurses #hospital www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/l...

A patient survey on NHS maternity services has found that mothers from ‘deprived’ neighbourhoods and with long-term mental health conditions were more likely to feel dissatisfied with treatment. #womenshealth #midwifery #midwives #neonatal #nhs #pregnancy #birth www.nursingtimes.net/womens-healt...

Nearly one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors or waiting rooms Nearly one in five UK emergency department patients is being cared for, at any one time, in corridors, waiting rooms and other non-standard ‘overflow’ spaces, according to researchers. www.nursingtimes.net/emergency-an...

Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients Hospital patients taking multiple medications may be more likely to develop pressure ulcers irrespective of other risk factors, a new study has shown. #pressureulcers #nursing #healthcare #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/tissue-viabi...

Sponsored: From care to clinical leadership: a nurse’s route into advanced practice Misti Ollier, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) sat down with Advanced Clinical Practice alumna Claire to discuss her unexpected journey into nursing www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

‘Tackling inequities requires new tools to make assessment faster’ Jo Rodda and Mark Kitchingham say that blood biomarkers, digital cognitive testing and portable MRI could improve dementia diagnosis. #nursing #inequalities #healthcare #health #nurses #blood www.nursingtimes.net/dementia/tac...

High cancer mortality in people with severe mental health conditions Patients with severe mental health conditions have high cancer mortality despite average incidence. This is due to patient-, provider- and system-level factors. #cancer #mentalhealth #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/high-...

‘Arrive and thrive’ toolkit launched to support overseas nursing students A new toolkit has been launched to help international nursing and midwifery students to progress successfully through UK higher education. #nursing #education #nurses #university #global www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Welsh NHS staff rally as parliament debates ‘end corridor care’ campaign Nurses and doctors showed their support outside the Senedd today, as the Welsh parliament debated a union petition calling on the government to end ‘corridor care’ in hospitals. #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...

NHS mileage allowance cuts to go ahead despite nurse opposition Cuts to NHS mileage allowances are to be imposed in the new year, in spite of strong opposition and campaigning from community nurses. #nursing #districtnurses #communitynurses #nhs #fuel #health www.nursingtimes.net/community-nu...