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Journal of General Practice Nursing

Promoting practice to improve patients quality of life.

Published in association with Education for Health, the bi-monthly Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) (both online and in print) helps challenge and develop practice within primary care. Regular features include; debate and discussion on the latest hot topics, an educational learning zone (linked to the online GPN learning zone units), as well as clinical articles on long-term conditions, h

ealth promotion and prescribing, to name but a few. Our website (www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk) also offers current news, a jobs board, online page-turning version of the journal, as well as other educational resources (including our new, free revalidation e-portfolio) to help you in your day-today clinical practice.

03/08/2026

📚 Looking to support your CPD and professional development?

The GPN Learning Zone offers a range of free learning resources designed to support healthcare professionals working in primary care. Explore interactive e-learning modules, practical product guides, and bite-sized videos to build your knowledge and confidence across a range of clinical topics. Many of our e-learning modules count as 45 minutes of CPD and include a certificate on completion.

👉 Start learning today: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/learning-zone

13/07/2026

🩸 Supporting patients with sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is often less well understood in primary care, yet GPNs play an important role in supporting patients living with this lifelong condition.

The first article in our series on less known long-term conditions explores what GPNs should know about sickle cell disease, including who it affects, its symptoms and complications, and key aspects of ongoing care and management.

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/03-2026/article/sickle-cell-disease-gpns-should-know-support-patients-scd

06/07/2026

🫁 Why we need a concerted plan for COPD care

Despite advances in care, COPD remains under-recognised and inconsistently managed. In this article, respiratory nurse specialist Maria Eurton explores the barriers to effective care, explains why wider system change is needed, and introduces SCOPES - a practical model designed to help nurses structure post-exacerbation reviews.

👉 Read more: https://www.jcn.co.uk/reader/jcn/06-2026/14/index.html

29/06/2026

🌱 The role of general practice nurses continues to evolve.

As health needs become more complex and public health demands continue to grow, GPNs have a vital role to play in the future of primary care. In this article, Debbie Duncan and Marie Hill explore why investing in education and training is key to developing the skills needed to support the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England.

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/03-2026/article/changing-and-evolving-role-general-practice-nurses

25/06/2026

📈 Fit for the Future: implications, opportunities and risks

What does the Fit for the Future plan mean for general practice nursing?

This article explores the key implications, opportunities and risks for the profession, and highlights the importance of visible nursing representation to help secure future investment and career progression pathways.

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/03-2026/article/fit-future-implications-opportunities-and-risks

12/06/2026

💬 Are you part of the General Practice Nursing Community?
Our private Facebook group is a space for healthcare professionals working in primary care across the UK to connect, share best practice, discuss challenges, and learn from one another.
Whether you're looking for clinical insights, professional development opportunities, career support, or simply a place to chat with colleagues who understand the realities of general practice nursing, we'd love to welcome you.

✅ Share best practice
✅ Learn from others
✅ Connect with colleagues
Membership requests are reviewed by our team. Once you've joined, introduce yourself, we'd love to get to know you!

👉 Join the community today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jgpncommunity/

📣 Know a colleague working in primary care? Please share this post and help us grow a supportive community of nurses and healthcare professionals across the UK.

28/05/2026

💙 This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week.

With the medication landscape for type 2 diabetes changing rapidly, it’s important for healthcare professionals to understand where established treatments still fit in practice. In this practical guide, Susan Camphor outlines clinical scenarios where gliclazide may still have a role, as well as situations where it may be best avoided.

👉 Read more:
https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/resources/details/gliclazide-management-type-2-diabetes-practical-guide

22/05/2026

☀️ With a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend ahead, many patients will be spending more time outdoors, but for those living with hay fever, rising pollen levels can have a real impact on day-to-day wellbeing.

This article explores the developments in hay fever management and what healthcare professionals should be aware of when supporting patients during allergy season👉 https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/06-2025/article/latest-developments-hay-fever

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

There are lots of resources that you can access and download to take action and support Mental Health Awareness Week.

Go to: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week/resources

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day!

Nurses are the bedrock of healthcare, so take a moment to celebrate yourself and your colleagues, the incredible care you provide and the hard work that you do.

Thank you on behalf of all patients ♥️

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