Autism disguising strategies 'present barrier to diagnosis'
Compensatory strategies used by people with autism to try and camouflage their condition can help them integrate with society but may also lead to worse mental health and could get in the way of diagnosis, according to a ground-breaking study. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
CQC recognises nurse dedication at trust now rated 'outstanding'
Inspectors have praised nurses in Dorset for going “above and beyond” for their patients as the trust is awarded with the highest possible quality rating. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Warning that apathy is the forgotten symptom of dementia
Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss but it is often forgotten in care, warn researchers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Early pregnancy house move linked to premature birth risk
Women who move house during the first trimester of pregnancy are at higher risk of giving birth prematurely or birthing a lighter baby, new research suggests. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Independent midwifery firm delivering NHS contract goes bust
An independent firm that has been providing NHS midwifery services in North West England for almost a decade is going into administration. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Brighton trust looks to Pride festival to attract new members of staff
A hospital trust in the South of England with provides services to a large LGBTQ+ community has launched a major recruitment campaign to coincide with the Pride festival. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Two private hospitals for vulnerable patients rated 'inadequate'
Two private hospitals run by The Priory Group have been rated “inadequate” and placed in special measures after inspectors raised safety concerns and found evidence of “degrading” and “uncaring” treatment of young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
'Productive ward' makes lasting impact despite top-down takeover
A nationwide quality improvement programme designed to enable nurses to “take back control” of their wards and free up time for direct care has made a lasting impact, according to a new study. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Diabetic women 'need blood sugar support to prevent stillbirth'
Diabetic women are four to five times more likely to have a stillborn baby than those without the condition, a new study has found. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New health ministers appointed by incoming prime minister
New prime minister Boris Johnson has appointed Chris Skidmore as a health minister at the Department of Health and Social Care along with two junior ministers Jo Churchill and Nadine Dorries. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Jamaican nurse exchange pilot gets started in Leeds
A cohort of 15 nurses from Jamaica have started a new training placement in Leeds, as part of a pilot education exchange partnership. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Northern Irish nurses to vote on strike over workforce and pay
Board members of the Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland have today made the “unprecedented” decision to ballot their members on industrial action, including a possible strike. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Call for more nurse prescribers to fight antimicrobial resistance
Nursing leaders in Wales have urged the government to consider increasing the number of nurse prescribers working in the community, to help reduce antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections in the country. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses praised for work to 'advance' human rights across globe
A nurse has received a prestigious award for her instrumental work in ensuring that all nursing staff throughout Brunei have the opportunity to engage in ethics education to improve patient care. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Elizabeth Anionwu given honour for 'major contribution' to nursing
A high-profile nurse who has dedicated years of her career to improve care for people with sickle cell and campaigned for recognition of Crimean War nursing pioneer Mary Seacole, has received a top university honour in the city in which she was born. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - July 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
