Nursing in Practice

09/10/2026

A community nurse has been struck off the register after giving a cancer patient adrenaline instead of a flu vaccination, as well as a series of other medication errors.

A community nurse has been struck off the register after giving a cancer patient adrenaline instead of a flu vaccination

08/10/2026

Instilling vaccine confidence: the power of conversation 💉

🎙️ At a recent Nursing in Practice virtual event, professional officer for the SAPHNA, Susie Scales, explored a range of tools and techniques nurses can use when trying to help improve a patient’s confidence in vaccines.

🗣️ Here, we distil the key insights from her talk, which include communication techniques and methods of addressing vaccine hesitancy.

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At a recent Nursing in Practice virtual event, Susie Scales, explored a range of tools and techniques nurses can use when trying to...

08/10/2026

Skin lightening treatments and their risks: what nurses need to know

Sunil Kochhar, a consultant pharmacist and independent prescriber, outlines the red flags nurses should look out for with regards to skin lightening treatments and explains how to raise the issue without judgement.

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Although skin lightening – or skin bleaching – is a controversial practice, people turn to it for a wide variety of reasons. Patients ...

08/10/2026

The chief executive of the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has vowed to keep pushing for a ‘better future’ for babies, children and families – while spotlighting the ‘lifesaving’ contributions made by health visitors.

The chief executive of the Institute of Health Visiting has vowed to keep pushing for a ‘better future’ for babies, children and families

08/10/2026

Sometimes, the best learning happens when you step away from your usual routine...

Nursing in Practice North (Liverpool | 25 November) is your chance to take a day out, connect with fellow nurses and come away with new knowledge, fresh ideas and practical insights you can take back to practice.

🩺 Boost your knowledge and earn up to 5 hours of CPD
🤝 Meet fellow nurses, share experiences and pick up new ideas
🍴 Enjoy a free lunch, refreshments and time to connect
👯 Bring your colleagues and learn together

🎟️ Plus, it’s completely free to attend! Register here - https://events.cogora.com/nursinginpractice-liverpool-2026/register-step1?c_mkrf=facebooksocial_register&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nipnorth-agenda

07/10/2026

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that adverts from two online pharmacies broke the rules by promoting oral GLP-1 weight loss medicines to the public.

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The ASA has ruled that adverts from two online pharmacies broke the rules by promoting oral GLP-1 weight loss medicines to the public.

07/10/2026

More than a million people who have never smoked are now vaping in Great Britain, new data has revealed.

More than a million people who have never smoked are now vaping, new data from the ONS has revealed this week

07/10/2026

Every 20 Seconds: bringing the human story of kidney disease to the stage

Advanced kidney care nurse Gloria Munoz-Figueroa describes how personal tragedy and the global toll of kidney disease inspired her to create the upcoming play Every 20 Seconds, and how she hopes the play can raise awareness, support kidney patients and spark conversations beyond the clinic.

Find out more about the play which is being shown next weekend!

Advanced kidney care nurse Gloria Munoz-Figueroa describes how personal tragedy and the global toll of kidney disease inspired a play

07/10/2026

Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools 🏫

🚌 Two hepatitis A cases have been identified at primary schools in Newcastle, officials from the UKHSA have confirmed.

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Two hepatitis A cases have been identified at primary schools in Newcastle, officials from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have confirmed. Families with children attending Benton Park Primary school and Central Walker Primary school were reportedly issued letters that included advice and guida...