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• Pharmacy First expanded to ‘ease pressure’ on general practice and A&E

  10-09-2026 11:08 via nursinginpractice.com
  
  The Pharmacy First initiative is being expanded to cover five additional common conditions, with the aim of easing pressure on general practice and A&E departments. From this autumn, participating pharmacies in England will be able to assess and treat patients for acne, migraine, scabies, ear infections and rhinitis without them having to see a GP...Read moreThe post Pharmacy First expanded to ‘ease pressure’ on general practice and A&E appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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• Women needing ‘ongoing district nurse care’ after cosmetic procedure complications

  10-09-2026 10:13 via nursinginpractice.com
  Hundreds of women have required ongoing care from district nurses or ‘extensive’ corrective surgery following complications from unregulated cosmetic procedures, experts have warned during a parliamentary meeting. Members of the cross-parliamentary Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) heard evidence this week from experts who discussed the need for stricter regulations and oversight of cosmetic procedures, such...Read moreThe post Women needing ‘ongoing district nurse care&rsqu
  
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• Childhood respiratory care and B12 deficiency on agenda at Nursing in Practice event

  10-09-2026 10:09 via nursinginpractice.com
  
  Primary care and community nurses are being invited to attend a free virtual event focused on recognising and managing chronic conditions. Nursing in Practice Virtual: Chronic Conditions will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2026, offering seven expert-led sessions and up to 5.5 hours of CPD. The online event has been designed for nurses managing...Read moreThe post Childhood respiratory care and B12 deficiency on agenda at Nursing in Practice event appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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