Nursing in Practice

16/05/2026

ICYMI - Nursing leaders have hit back at the British Medical Association (BMA) over its suggestion that advanced practitioner roles – including nurses – pose a risk to patient safety.

Nursing leaders have hit back at the BMA over its suggestion that advanced practitioner roles pose a risk to patient safety

16/05/2026

Nurses are being asked for their views on transforming mental health care as part of the government’s new mental health strategy.

Nurses are being asked for their views on transforming mental health care as part of the government’s new mental health strategy.

15/05/2026

Children’s nurses are being asked to champion healthcare transition for young people for Mental Health Week.

The Association of British Paediatric Nurses (ABPN) is calling for action to get healthcare transition right for young people moving into adult services.

Children’s nurses are being asked to champion healthcare transition for young people for Mental Health Week.

15/05/2026

Weight loss drug reduces alcohol consumption, study finds 💉

Weekly injections of the weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduced alcohol consumption in patients with both alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity, a small study has found.

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Weekly injections of the weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduced alcohol consumption in patients with both alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity, a small study has found. The placebo-controlled trial, published in The Lancet and conducted by researchers in Denmark and the USA, tested....

15/05/2026

The Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) primary care nursing lead has been announced as a speaker at a new conference focused on shaping the future of neighbourhood health services and shifting more care into the community.

The RCN's primary care nursing lead has been announced as a speaker at a new conference focused on shaping the future of neighbourhood health

15/05/2026

🚨 A new health and social care secretary has been appointed following Wes Streeting’s resignation this week.



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A new health and social care secretary has been appointed following Wes Streeting’s resignation this week.

15/05/2026

Nurses in primary care will often be the first port of call for teenagers wishing to seek help with decisions around contraception. These consultations require sensitivity and patience as well as clear understanding of both legal and clinical considerations.

Clinical quiz - test your knowledge to review and refresh your understanding of contraception in teenagers and safeguarding.

14/05/2026

🥛 Guidelines for food-induced anaphylaxis must be updated, urge researchers 🦐

Most food-induced anaphylaxis deaths in children were attributed to airway and breathing problems and could have been prevented if adrenaline treatment was delivered in time, new studies find.

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Most food-induced anaphylaxis deaths in children were attributed to airway and breathing problems and could have been prevented if adrenaline treatment was delivered in time, new studies find. Two studies, published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy and conducted by researchers from the University....

14/05/2026

Most food-induced anaphylaxis deaths in children were attributed to airway and breathing problems and could have been prevented if adrenaline treatment was delivered in time, new studies find.

Most food-induced anaphylaxis deaths in children were attributed to airway and breathing problems and could have been prevented if adrenaline treatment was delivered in time, new studies find. Two studies, published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy and conducted by researchers from the University....

14/05/2026

Cancer incidence increases among young adults in England

Cases of several cancers are rising faster in England among younger adults than older adults, with rates of bowel and ovarian cancer increasing only among younger adults, a new study finds.

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14/05/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary

Wes Streeting has resigned from his role as health and social care secretary, stating it would be ‘dishonourable’ to remain in his position having ‘lost confidence’ in the Prime Minister.



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Wes Streeting has resigned from his role as health and social care secretary, stating it would be ‘dishonourable’ to remain in his position having ‘lost confidence’ in the Prime Minister. In a public letter to Sir Keir Starmer, published today (14 May), Mr Streeting highlighted several reaso...