Nursing in Practice

23/08/2026

ICYMI - An NHS trust has increased its district nursing workforce and made changes to the team’s documentation, wound care and triage processes after a coroner raised concerns over a patient’s death.

An NHS trust has increased its district nursing workforce after a coroner raised concerns over a patient’s death.

22/08/2026

ICYMI - The chief nursing officer (CNO) for England is urging pregnant women and children to get the winter flu jab as ‘millions’ of appointments become available this week.

Duncan Burton has urged eligible patients to book their flu jab as the national booking system has now opened, with appointments beginning from 1 September.

The chief nursing officer for England is urging pregnant women and children to get winter flu jab as ‘millions’ of appointments available

22/08/2026

ICYMI - Nurses working in GP practices and other community settings have been urged to have their say in the government’s consultation on protecting the title of the ‘nurse’.

Nurses working in GP practices have been urged to have their say in the government’s consultation on protecting the title of the ‘nurse’.

22/08/2026

ICYMI - In an exclusive interview with Nursing in Practice, Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) chief executive Steph Lawrence reflects on her first year in post. While exploring the challenges facing the profession – especially those in general practice – and diving into her priorities for the future, she emphasises the need for better recognition and resources for community and general practice nursing.

QICN chief executive Steph Lawrence reflects on her first year, emphasising the need for better recognition for general practice nursing.

22/08/2026

ICYMI - The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is demanding that immediate action is taken to ‘pay and protect’ nurses responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).



https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/nurses-on-frontline-of-ebola-outbreak-still-waiting-to-be-paid/

21/08/2026

The agenda for Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026 is now live – with a full day of CPD-accredited education designed for nurses working across primary care and community settings.

The agenda for Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026: A full day of CPD-accredited education for nurses in primary care and community settings.

21/08/2026

Nurses and healthcare assistants face redundancy or transfer following a decision to close Bridlington Care Unit (BCU) in Yorkshire, the union Unite has warned.

Nurses and healthcare assistants face redundancy or transfer following a decision to close Bridlington Care Unit (BCU) in Yorkshire

21/08/2026

A new health minister for Ireland has been announced following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt this week.

A new health minister for Ireland, Robbie Butler, has been announced following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt this week.

20/08/2026

The union Unison has made a new appeal to the Home Office to reverse proposed visa changes amid concerns it will cause ‘irreparable damage’ to the care workforce.



https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/fresh-call-to-scrap-immigration-changes-as-care-workforce-plunges/