Sedatives during pregnancy ‘not linked’ to psychiatric disorders in children A large study has found no increased risk of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders in children whose mothers used sedatives like benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics during pregnancy. www.nursingtimes.net/womens-healt...

Father and daughter qualified together as mental health nurses Simon Reynolds and his daughter Emily Franklin now work as mental health nurses at the same trust, having also qualified together in September last year. #mentalhealth #career #nursing #somerset www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

NMC launches consultation on reducing student placement hours The UK nursing and midwifery regulator is asking for views on plans to reduce the number of placement hours that student nurses are currently required to complete in order to join the register. #nmc www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

‘We brought a 24/7 mental health text service directly into the cells of prisoners’ Hayley Peek explains a mental health initiative she helped develop to provide confidential support for prisoners through text messaging. #mentalhealth #nursing #prison #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/prison-and-c...

The specialist nurse role in coordinating care for children with medical complexity This article explores the realities of home life for children with medical complexity and how specialist nurses can improve care coordination, health outcomes and experience. www.nursingtimes.net/childrens-nu...

Clinical academic framework aims to ‘strengthen’ nursing research A new nursing initiative has been launched in part of Northern Ireland with the aim of better connecting clinical practice, education and research. #nursing #research #nurses #midwives #midwifery www.nursingtimes.net/research-and...

Young people in the UK increasingly at risk of bowel and ovarian cancer Young people in the UK are at increasing risk of developing colorectal and ovarian cancer, according to new research, with obesity rates considered to be a factor behind the rise. #cancer www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/young...

New clinical care standards with aim of cutting maternal deaths A set of new clinical standards intended to reduce the number of deaths in women receiving maternity care have been published by NHS England. #maternity #womenshealth #midwifery #pregnancy #health www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

‘We need to bring clinical governance closer to the bedside’ Millie Holley highlights the importance of clinical governance and how it can be applied to the everyday workings of nursing staff. #nurse #nursing #clinicalgovernance #patientsafety #healthcare #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/patient-safe...

National recognition for senior nurses at major care home provider Nurse leaders from one of the UK’s largest care home providers have been nationally recognised for their contribution to social care. #nursing #nurses #leadership #socialcare #carehomes #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

NMC council approves registration fee increase from this autumn The governing body of the NMC has today approved a rise in the annual fee that registrants are required to pay, in spite of opposition to the move. #nursing #regulation #nurses #finance #nmc #money www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

Nursing leader renews call for ‘nurse’ to be protected title A highly respected nursing leader has called on students and educators to support continuing efforts to get the job title of nurse protected by law, so that only members of the profession can use it. www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...

Acoustic monitoring: introducing an AI-driven system in a care home A Surrey care home piloted acoustic monitoring to reduce falls and nighttime disruption. This initiative won the Nursing in Social Care category in the 2025 Nursing Times Awards. #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

Community mental health nurses ‘caught in perfect storm’, warns RCN Half of community mental health nurses believe patients are frequently coming to harm because of overwhelming caseloads, according to latest union survey results. #mentalhealth #community #rcn www.nursingtimes.net/mental-healt...

DIY blood pressure checks may protect women after hypertensive pregnancy Encouraging women to check their blood pressure each day at home could cut the risk of a future heart attack or stroke for new mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/womens-healt...

‘Simple’ glove change might save NHS £45m and improve caesarean safety Introducing a simple glove change during caesarean birth could deliver millions in cost savings for the NHS and improve patient safety, according to UK researchers. #nhs #infectioncontrol www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...

'Every band 5 nurse in England will now have their role reviewed' Sharon Osborne, member of the RCN's Trade Union Committee, on the package agreed with the government and what changes will come. #nursing #nurses #nhs #agendaforchange #policy #government #rcn www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/ev...

Influenza: factsheet on vaccines for older adults This factsheet discusses the flu vaccination programme, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated; it is part of a collection on illnesses affecting older people. #olderpeple #influenza #flu #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/respiratory/...

Winners of 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards revealed The winners of this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards have been announced today at a glittering ceremony in London. #nursing #nurse #nurses #students #education #university #SNTA #SNTA2026 #health www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Call for rebuilding health visitor workforce rejected by government A group of MPs has accused the government of “kicking the can down the road” when it comes to restoring the health visitor workforce to levels necessary to meet current requirements. #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/ca...

Children’s nurses work saving lives through vaccination celebrated The commitment of children’s nurses to safeguarding the health of future generations through vaccination is being celebrated as part of this year’s World Immunisation Week. #nursing #children www.nursingtimes.net/childrens-nu...

‘Our ability to lead with self-awareness and adaptability is what holds teams together’ Chrissla Davis on the value of self-understanding behaviour and adaptive leadership in shaping compassionate, inclusive and high performing cultures. #leadership #nursing www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/o...

Working long shift patterns found to increase levels of ‘stress hormones’ A recognised biomarker for stress is higher in nurses after working longer shifts than shorter ones, according to a small study from Turkey. #nurses #nursing #wellbeing #shifts #health www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

NMC to seek approval for fee increase despite profession’s opposition The NMC will next week push ahead with asking its governing body to approve a rise in the annual fee that registrants are required to pay, in spite of opposition to the move. #nursing #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

New network launched to support community mental health nurses The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the launch of a new network to support those working in community mental health nursing. #community #mentalhealth #nursing #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/community-nu...

Improved oral hygiene cuts pneumonia risk in hospital patients by 60% Simple oral hygiene interventions for patients admitted to hospital can reduce their risk of developing pneumonia by 60%, according to research presented at a European conference this week. www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...

Go-ahead given for negotiations on reforming Agenda for Change Three of the UK’s four governments have authorised the start of talks on updating the contract that dictates pay grades and terms and conditions for NHS nurses and most other staff. #nhspay #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/go...

Anaemia may increase the risk of dementia in older patients Older adults who are anaemic are also at increased risk of developing dementia, according to data from a long-term Swedish study. #dementia #anaemia #nursing #olderpeople #alzheimers #healthcare #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/dementia/ana...

Assessment and management of pain in the back and neck A comprehensive assessment of the spine is essential for an accurate diagnosis. This is a Self-assessment article and comes with a self-assessment test. #nursing #backpain #orthopaedics #back #spine #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/assessment-s...

New dementia nurse specialist joins Highland care homes team Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has announced the appointment of a new dementia nurse specialist. #nurse #nursing #carehomes #dementia #olderpeople #socialcare #argyllandbute www.nursingtimes.net/dementia/new...

Senior mental health nurse promoted to trust chief exec role A respected mental health nurse and experienced nursing leader has been made the next chief executive of the Midlands trust that she joined three years ago. #nursing #leadership #mentalhealth #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/s...

Better placement support needed by autistic nursing and midwifery students More needs to be done to ensure the right support is available to autistic nursing and midwifery students on clinical placements, a new study carried out by UK researchers has found. www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

NMC appoints senior nurse to drive standards in education and practice A mental health nurse with extensive regulatory experience has been appointed as the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) new director of professional practice. #nursing #regulation www.nursingtimes.net/professional...

Nursing charity asks for help to identify former Nightingale lamp carriers A leading nursing charity has launched a campaign to fill gaps in its records for a key part of the profession’s annual celebrations to mark the contribution of Florence Nightingale. www.nursingtimes.net/history-of-n...

Channel Island aiming to ‘grow’ its own local nursing workforce Residents of Jersey are being encouraged by the island’s health department to consider a career in healthcare and to apply for nursing degrees delivered locally, as part of a new workforce drive. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/ch...

Covid-19: factsheet on vaccines for older adults This factsheet explores how Covid-19 is prevented, diagnosed and treated; it is part of a collection on illnesses affecting older people. #nurse #nurses #nursing #olderpeople #covid19 #covid #elderly #healthcare www.nursingtimes.net/respiratory/...

‘More nurses from every background expanding nursing degree apprenticeships’ CNO Duncan Burton discusses why 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships are to be concentrated in areas of high deprivation in order to tackle inequalities in healthcare career opportunities www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

‘Student nurses deserve annual leave too’ Student editor Ruth Kearns-Smith writes about what can be done to avoid burnout in student nurses before they have even started their career. #nursing #nurses #students #education #university #stress #burnout #wellbeing www.nursingtimes.net/students/stu...

‘My size quickly became the defining feature of my admission – not my clinical need’ Former nurse Sarah James offers an honest and courageous account of her experience as a hospital patient living with obesity. #obesity #weight #nursing #nurses #hospital #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...

New nurse apprenticeship places to be focused in deprived areas The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has pledged to create 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships concentrated in areas that “need it most”, as part of measures to tackle inequalities. #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

NICE backs new ‘take at home’ tablet for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia Around 200 patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) whose disease has returned after treatment are set to benefit from a new drug option, following new draft guidance for the NHS. www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/nice-...

Sponsored: Why communication is key to nurses delivering the NHS of tomorrow From consolidation of national bodies to the rise of ICSs and rollout of neighbourhood centres, the 10-year plan signals a shift in how care is delivered and how teams work together. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/wh...

NHS staff coping with stress via antidepressants and counselling A third of NHS employees have taken time off for mental health issues in the past year with many staff talking about reaching “breaking point”, according to new survey findings. #nursing #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/nh...

Dementia nursing expert made director at luxury care home provider Suzanne Mumford has been appointed director of clinical and dementia care by a provider of high-end residential and nursing care homes in London. #dementia #nursing #carehome #leadership #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

Nurse to run London marathon for cancer prevention research An NHS nurse is running the London Marathon in support of cancer prevention research after losing five family members to the disease. #nurse #nursing #fundraising #cancer #research #londonmarathon www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/nurse...

How relational leadership practices can transform workplace culture Using relational leadership to boost nurse engagement and resilience as part of Covid-19 pandemic recovery plans. #nurse #nursing #leadership #workplaceculture #nurses #health #healthcare #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/leadership/h...

First educator framework for nursing and midwifery launched in England England’s first national educator framework for nursing and midwifery was launched earlier this week, with the aim of making it easier for nurses to move into teaching roles. #nursing #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Support for new NI workforce framework but calls grow for safe staffing laws Updated government guidance on nursing and midwifery workforce planning in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by nurse leaders in the country. #nursing #workforce #northernireland www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/su...

Covid-19 inquiry warns against future mandating of staff vaccination The government’s initial decision to make vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory for care home staff in England during the pandemic may have backfired in the long run. #nurses #nursing #covid www.nursingtimes.net/policies-and...

Exercise timing may be key to lowering cardiovascular disease risk Exercise is more beneficial when it is aligned with an individual’s natural body clock, according to new research. #cardiovascular #exercise #publichealth #research #nursing #health #nurses www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt...