<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nurse - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nurse news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: NHS continuing healthcare fast track pathway tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Identify individuals who need to be fast tracked for immediate provision of NHS continuing healthcare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-continuing-healthcare-fast-track-pathway-tool-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-continuing-healthcare-fast-track-pathway-tool-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England written evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the 2027 to 2028 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England written evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the 2027 to 2028 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England written evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the 2027 to 2028 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-written-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Prevent: guidance for NHS mental health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How those working in NHS mental health services can help reduce the risk of radicalisation in children, young people and adults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-prevent-guidance-for-nhs-mental-health-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-prevent-guidance-for-nhs-mental-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-october-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-october-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£140 million boost to urgent care to ease winter pressures on NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[£140 million will fund 14 urgent care schemes, with 25 more sites opening for winter, to boost NHS capacity and ease pressure on A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/140-million-boost-to-urgent-care-to-ease-winter-pressures-on-nhs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/140-million-boost-to-urgent-care-to-ease-winter-pressures-on-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: UK government response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government response to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 report on the impact of the pandemic on vaccines and therapeutics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-government-response-to-the-covid-19-inquiry-module-4-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-government-response-to-the-covid-19-inquiry-module-4-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing in Practice North event to explore managing complex wounds alongside skin conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overlap between skin conditions and wound care &ndash; and how to manage both alongside one another &ndash; will be explored at our Nursing in Practice North 2026 event next month. Returning to Liverpool on Wednesday 25 November, this free event brings together primary care and community nurses for a day of expert-led education, practical...Read moreThe post Nursing in Practice North event to explore managing complex wounds alongside skin conditions appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-in-practice-north-event-to-explore-managing-complex-wounds-alongside-skin-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-in-practice-north-event-to-explore-managing-complex-wounds-alongside-skin-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counterfeit weight loss jabs worth £2m seized in Birmingham raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 12,000 counterfeit weight loss medicine jabs worth around &pound;2m have been seized in a raid on an industrial unit in Birmingham. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and West Midlands Police recovered the fake retatrutide and tirzepatide pens along with packaging for around 30,000 additional products. Tim Duffield, head of intelligence...Read moreThe post Counterfeit weight loss jabs worth &pound;2m seized in Birmingham raid appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/counterfeit-weight-loss-jabs-worth-2m-seized-in-birmingham-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/counterfeit-weight-loss-jabs-worth-2m-seized-in-birmingham-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost half with flu-like symptoms miss work or school, UKHSA finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost half of people in work or education who had flu-like symptoms took time off sick during recent winter seasons, according to new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Findings from the latest FluSurvey showed that 47% of respondents who work or go to school took time off because of their symptoms, while...Read moreThe post Almost half with flu-like symptoms miss work or school, UKHSA finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/almost-half-with-flu-like-symptoms-miss-work-or-school-ukhsa-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/almost-half-with-flu-like-symptoms-miss-work-or-school-ukhsa-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health nurses to vote on strike action over alleged job cut plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health nurses working at the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) are being asked to vote on taking strike action as part of a dispute centred on alleged plans to axe hundreds of jobs. The trust, which provides, mental health, community, primary care, and inpatient services across east London and Bedfordshire, revealed plans to...Read moreThe post Mental health nurses to vote on strike action over alleged job cut plans appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mental-health-nurses-to-vote-on-strike-action-over-alleged-job-cut-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mental-health-nurses-to-vote-on-strike-action-over-alleged-job-cut-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration reform could put thousands of healthcare staff ‘at risk’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans for immigration reform could cost the NHS at least &pound;169m and put the future of 12,000 healthcare workers in jeopardy, NHS Employers and Unison have warned. According to the proposals, foreign nationals on health and care worker visas would face a wait of up to 15 years to secure permanent residency in the...Read moreThe post Immigration reform could put thousands of healthcare staff &lsquo;at risk&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/immigration-reform-could-put-thousands-of-healthcare-staff-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/immigration-reform-could-put-thousands-of-healthcare-staff-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Advanced practice should mean advanced opportunity, not just advanced responsibility’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advanced clinical practitioner Jane Eastwood wants to see more training and opportunities for those working in primary care, arguing that advanced practice should provide advanced opportunity, not just advanced responsibility. The diabetes and menopause specialist also calls for greater recognition, Agenda for Change contracts, and better support for nurses and healthcare assistants working in general...Read moreThe post &lsquo;Advanced practice should mean advanced opportunity, not just advance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advanced-practice-should-mean-advanced-opportunity-not-just-advanced-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advanced-practice-should-mean-advanced-opportunity-not-just-advanced-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District nursing at heart of Welsh Government’s winter NHS plans, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[District nursing is central to the Welsh Government&rsquo;s plans to ease winter pressures on hospitals by providing more care in the community, health minister Mabon ap Gwynfor has told the Senedd. Mr ap Gwynfor&rsquo;s comments were made in response to Plaid Cymru MS Rebeca Phillips, who asked how the government would support healthcare professionals working...Read moreThe post District nursing at heart of Welsh Government&rsquo;s winter NHS plans, minister says appeared first on Nursing in Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/district-nursing-at-heart-of-welsh-governments-winter-nhs-plans-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/district-nursing-at-heart-of-welsh-governments-winter-nhs-plans-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2026 and spring 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement setting out advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the COVID-19 vaccination programmes for autumn 2026 and spring 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-covid-19-vaccination-in-autumn-2026-and-spring-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-covid-19-vaccination-in-autumn-2026-and-spring-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conjunctivitis: what nurses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conjunctivitis is a common presentation that practice and community nurses will encounter. While many cases will resolve on their own, some patients need treatment and others require urgent referral. Natalie Lewis, associate professorial teaching fellow at Aston University, explains how to tell viral, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis apart, and highlights the role of nurses in...Read moreThe post Conjunctivitis: what nurses need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/conjunctivitis-what-nurses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/conjunctivitis-what-nurses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces £33m investment in dementia research initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is to provide &pound;33m of funding focused on recruitment for clinical studies to test new treatments for dementia. The investment will be made through the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme, alongside funding from Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Gates Ventures. The money will support the work of the BARBARA Alliance, a UK...Read moreThe post Government announces &pound;33m investment in dementia research initiative appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-announces-33m-investment-in-dementia-research-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-announces-33m-investment-in-dementia-research-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MHRA announces measures to improve messaging on antidepressant risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced a series of measures to strengthen messaging around the key risks associated with antidepressant medicines. New boxed warnings will carry information on suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and signpost where patients can get help. And new patient cards will be available in digital or hard copy...Read moreThe post MHRA announces measures to improve messaging on antidepressant risks appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mhra-announces-measures-to-improve-messaging-on-antidepressant-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mhra-announces-measures-to-improve-messaging-on-antidepressant-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Consultants in public health: appointments guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out arrangements of public health consultant and consultant academic appointments by local authorities and higher education institutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-consultants-in-public-health-appointments-guidance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-consultants-in-public-health-appointments-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN Council chair and vice chair re-elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced the re-election of the chair and vice chair of its governing council. Carmel O&rsquo;Boyle has been re-elected as chair of RCN Council, the nursing union&rsquo;s governing body. She first took up the role in January 2025 and has been focused on &lsquo;championing the voice of nursing staff...Read moreThe post RCN Council chair and vice chair re-elected appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-council-chair-and-vice-chair-re-elected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-council-chair-and-vice-chair-re-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses in Northern Ireland balloted on strike action over ongoing pay dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses working in Northern Ireland&rsquo;s Health and Social Care (HSC) service are being balloted on whether they want to take strike action over an ongoing pay dispute. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is asking eligible members to vote in support of both strike action short of strike and full strike action in a ballot...Read moreThe post Nurses in Northern Ireland balloted on strike action over ongoing pay dispute appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-in-northern-ireland-balloted-on-strike-action-over-ongoing-pay-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-in-northern-ireland-balloted-on-strike-action-over-ongoing-pay-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HRT patches out of stock until end of November]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand of transdermal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patch is out of stock, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced. In a tier 2 &ndash; medium impact &ndash; notification, issued on 12 October, the DHSC said that FemSeven Conti (estradiol 50mcg and levonorgestrel 7mcg/24hours) transdermal patches will be out of stock until...Read moreThe post HRT patches out of stock until end of November appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hrt-patches-out-of-stock-until-end-of-november/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hrt-patches-out-of-stock-until-end-of-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social care nurse turnover ‘shockingly high’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of registered nurses working in adult social care in England has increased for the third consecutive year, while the vacancy rate has fallen, according to a new report from Skills for Care. However, concerns remain around high levels of nurse turnover in the sector &ndash; with the suggestion that &lsquo;high pay rates and...Read moreThe post Social care nurse turnover &lsquo;shockingly high&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/social-care-nurse-turnover-shockingly-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/social-care-nurse-turnover-shockingly-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-generated patient complaints adding to GP practice workload, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost half (45%) of GP practice managers say AI-generated patient complaints are increasing workloads and affecting staff wellbeing and morale, according to a survey by the Medical Protection Society. The poll of almost 160 UK practice managers found just 7% said they had not encountered an AI-generated complaint. The Medical Protection Society, which is a...Read moreThe post AI-generated patient complaints adding to GP practice workload, survey finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ai-generated-patient-complaints-adding-to-gp-practice-workload-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ai-generated-patient-complaints-adding-to-gp-practice-workload-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes authorised by MHRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new once-weekly insulin treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes has been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa) is a long-acting basal insulin that could cut the injections needed by patients currently on daily treatment from 365 a year to 52. According to Julian Beach, MHRA...Read moreThe post Once-weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes authorised by MHRA appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/once-weekly-insulin-jab-for-type-2-diabetes-authorised-by-mhra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/once-weekly-insulin-jab-for-type-2-diabetes-authorised-by-mhra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa changes spark fresh appeal from RCN to protect migrant nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has once again urged the government to make further changes to visa rules to better protect migrant nursing staff as new changes come into effect. Changes to the Skilled Worker visa route, which came into effect last week, aim to untie recognised victims of modern slavery from their specific...Read moreThe post Visa changes spark fresh appeal from RCN to protect migrant nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visa-changes-spark-fresh-appeal-from-rcn-to-protect-migrant-nurses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visa-changes-spark-fresh-appeal-from-rcn-to-protect-migrant-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing academic wins award for ‘global impact’ on wound care practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nursing academic has won an award for her work in improving wound care and promoting responsible antimicrobial use. University of Huddersfield&rsquo;s Professor Karen Ousey has been awarded the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) 2026 Distinguished Contribution Award in the antimicrobial stewardship category &ndash;&nbsp; recognising her &lsquo;sustained global impact on wound care practice...Read moreThe post Nursing academic wins award for &lsquo;global impact&rsquo; on wound care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-academic-wins-award-for-global-impact-on-wound-care-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-academic-wins-award-for-global-impact-on-wound-care-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICN calls for greater investment in primary care nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments should invest in primary care nurses and allow them to form the frontline in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has said. The call is made in the organisation&rsquo;s report on the 79th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva in May, in which it summarises its statements at...Read moreThe post ICN calls for greater investment in primary care nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/icn-calls-for-greater-investment-in-primary-care-nurses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/icn-calls-for-greater-investment-in-primary-care-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC’s executive director of professional regulation to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive director of professional regulation at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is stepping down after four years. Lesley Maslen will be succeeded by Richard Cartland at the end of November on a temporary basis while recruitment for a permanent position takes place. Ms Maslen helped lead the regulator&rsquo;s fitness to practise (FtP) proceedings,...Read moreThe post NMC&rsquo;s executive director of professional regulation to step down appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmcs-executive-director-of-professional-regulation-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmcs-executive-director-of-professional-regulation-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister McGovern speech on mental health, ADHD and autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister for Social Care and Mental Health, Alison McGovern, delivered a speech at the Fonagy Review launch event hosted by Rethink Mental Illness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-mcgovern-speech-on-mental-health-adhd-and-autism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-mcgovern-speech-on-mental-health-adhd-and-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses asked to join baking fundraiser to support colleagues facing hardship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses, midwives and colleagues are being urged to participate in a national bake sale initiative in the hope of raising money to support those among the workforce facing financial hardship. UK charity Cavell &ndash; which provides grants and advice to nursing and midwifery professionals facing financial hardships &ndash; is running its &lsquo;Raise Your Whisks for...Read moreThe post Nurses asked to join baking fundraiser to support colleagues facing hardship appeared first on Nursing in Practi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-to-join-baking-fundraiser-to-support-colleagues-facing-hardship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-to-join-baking-fundraiser-to-support-colleagues-facing-hardship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: 2024 VPAG operational review: 23 July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minutes of a meeting held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-23-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-23-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Looking into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report explains the final results of a review about mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-looking-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-final-report-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-looking-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-final-report-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final report detailing the findings of the independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-final-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-final-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism published]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-pledges-earlier-support-to-tackle-mental-health-crises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-pledges-earlier-support-to-tackle-mental-health-crises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse struck off after meds errors including giving a patient adrenaline instead of flu jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Melanie Hayworth has been removed from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register after a string of medication errors during her role as a Band 5...Read moreThe post Nurse struck off after meds errors including giving a patient adrenaline instead of flu jab appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-struck-off-after-meds-errors-including-giving-a-patient-adrenaline-instead-of-flu-jab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-struck-off-after-meds-errors-including-giving-a-patient-adrenaline-instead-of-flu-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKHSA issues vaccination plea amid ‘possible signs’ of early flu season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has stressed the importance of vaccination uptake as latest data shows &lsquo;possible signs&rsquo; of an early flu season. While still at &lsquo;very low&rsquo; levels, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period during the last four winter seasons. In a media briefing with UKHSA and...Read moreThe post UKHSA issues vaccination plea amid &lsquo;possible signs&rsquo; of early flu season appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ukhsa-issues-vaccination-plea-amid-possible-signs-of-early-flu-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ukhsa-issues-vaccination-plea-amid-possible-signs-of-early-flu-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions submit 2027/28 pay claim for NHS nurses in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pay claim for nurses working in Scotland&rsquo;s NHS has been sent to the Scottish Government by health unions &ndash; with a warning that negotiations must begin soon to avoid a delayed uplift for 2027/28. Union members of the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee &ndash; including the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Unison and the...Read moreThe post Unions submit 2027/28 pay claim for NHS nurses in Scotland appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unions-submit-202728-pay-claim-for-nhs-nurses-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unions-submit-202728-pay-claim-for-nhs-nurses-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£33.2m to protect public from future epidemics and pandemics]]></title><description><![CDATA[£33.2m will fund eight vaccine projects targeting deadly diseases, strengthening UK pandemic preparedness and helping protect people worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/332m-to-protect-public-from-future-epidemics-and-pandemics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/332m-to-protect-public-from-future-epidemics-and-pandemics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£33.2 million to protect public from future epidemics and pandemics]]></title><description><![CDATA[£33.2 million will fund 8 vaccine projects targeting deadly diseases, strengthening UK pandemic preparedness and helping protect people worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/332-million-to-protect-public-from-future-epidemics-and-pandemics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/332-million-to-protect-public-from-future-epidemics-and-pandemics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than two weeks until Nursing in Practice’s virtual event on chronic conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than two weeks to go until Nursing in Practice Virtual: Chronic Conditions, now is the time to secure your space. Taking place online on Tuesday 20 October, this free event for primary care and community nursing professionals will tackle clinical challenges encountered in everyday practice &ndash; &nbsp;from chronic kidney disease (CKD) to weight...Read moreThe post Less than two weeks until Nursing in Practice&rsquo;s virtual event on chronic conditions appeared first on Nursing in Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/less-than-two-weeks-until-nursing-in-practices-virtual-event-on-chronic-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/less-than-two-weeks-until-nursing-in-practices-virtual-event-on-chronic-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse-led youth vaping support service launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nurse-led support service aimed at tackling smoking and vaping among young people has been launched in Derbyshire. The service &ndash; which has been described as a &lsquo;first-of-its-kind&rsquo; and is named Vibe &ndash; will be run by a specialist community public health nurse across 10 secondary schools in the area. Delivered by the Derbyshire Community...Read moreThe post Nurse-led youth vaping support service launched appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-led-youth-vaping-support-service-launched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-led-youth-vaping-support-service-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent review of Scotland’s maternity services begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent review of maternity services across Scotland has begun, examining how care can be improved for women, babies and families. The nine-month process &ndash; chaired by Professor Christine McCourt, professor of maternal and child health at City St George&rsquo;s, University of London &ndash; will examine the maternity system as a whole, drawing on data...Read moreThe post Independent review of Scotland&rsquo;s maternity services begins appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-review-of-scotlands-maternity-services-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-review-of-scotlands-maternity-services-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skin lightening treatments and their risks: what nurses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although skin lightening &ndash; also known as skin bleaching &ndash; is a controversial practice, people turn to it for a wide variety of reasons. Patients rarely volunteer that they are using these products, but they often present in primary care with symptoms linked to their use, largely because unregulated products, or the inappropriate use of...Read moreThe post Skin lightening treatments and their risks: what nurses need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/skin-lightening-treatments-and-their-risks-what-nurses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/skin-lightening-treatments-and-their-risks-what-nurses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS injury costs recovery scheme: tariff and charges from 1 October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendment in the tariff and ceiling of charges payable by compensators for the recovery of NHS charges under the NHS injury costs recovery scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-tariff-and-charges-from-1-october-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-tariff-and-charges-from-1-october-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Digital telecare commissioning guidelines: personal alarm devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidelines to support commissioners and procurement teams responsible for adult social care telecare services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-personal-alarm-devices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-personal-alarm-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Digital telecare commissioning guidelines: grouped living alarm devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidelines to support commissioners and procurement teams responsible for adult social care telecare services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-grouped-living-alarm-devices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-grouped-living-alarm-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Digital telecare commissioning guidelines: alarm receiving centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidelines to support commissioners and procurement teams responsible for adult social care telecare services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-alarm-receiving-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-digital-telecare-commissioning-guidelines-alarm-receiving-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Telecare and the digital switchover: guidance for housing providers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for housing providers in England to provide information to help them safeguard telecare users during the digital phone switchover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-telecare-and-the-digital-switchover-guidance-for-housing-providers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-telecare-and-the-digital-switchover-guidance-for-housing-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iHV spotlights ‘lifesaving’ contributions made by health visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has vowed to keep pushing for a &lsquo;better future&rsquo; for babies, children and families &ndash; while spotlighting the &lsquo;lifesaving&rsquo; contributions made by health visitors. Alison Morton was speaking during the organisation&rsquo;s first-ever celebratory awards evening in London this week when she praised the profession&rsquo;s support...Read moreThe post iHV spotlights &lsquo;lifesaving&rsquo; contributions made by he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ihv-spotlights-lifesaving-contributions-made-by-health-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ihv-spotlights-lifesaving-contributions-made-by-health-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One million people who have never smoked now vaping, data reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a million people who have never smoked are now vaping in Great Britain, new data has revealed. Data published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveals that around 2.9% (1.1 million) of people who have never smoked reported using an e-cigarette daily or occasionally last year, up from 2.7% (around 940,000) in...Read moreThe post One million people who have never smoked now vaping, data reveals appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/one-million-people-who-have-never-smoked-now-vaping-data-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/one-million-people-who-have-never-smoked-now-vaping-data-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral weight loss medicine ads banned by watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. The rulings are the watchdog&rsquo;s first involving oral GLP-1 weight loss medicines and concern ads from Simple Online Pharmacy and Pharmacy Online. The Simple Online Pharmacy advert, seen on...Read moreThe post Oral weight loss medicine ads banned by watchdog appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/oral-weight-loss-medicine-ads-banned-by-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/oral-weight-loss-medicine-ads-banned-by-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every 20 Seconds: bringing the human story of kidney disease to the stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. When I first saw the Global burden of kidney disease:...Read moreThe post Every 20 Seconds: bringing the human story of kidney disease to the stage appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-20-seconds-bringing-the-human-story-of-kidney-disease-to-the-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-20-seconds-bringing-the-human-story-of-kidney-disease-to-the-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final days to have say on protecting ‘nurse’ title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses have until tomorrow evening to have their say on protecting the title &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; in law. Health minister Alison McGovern has urged the profession to make the most of this &lsquo;crucial opportunity&rsquo; and inform the government&rsquo;s call for evidence which closes at 11.59pm on Thursday 8 October. In a statement for Nursing in Practice, the...Read moreThe post Final days to have say on protecting &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; title appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/final-days-to-have-say-on-protecting-nurse-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/final-days-to-have-say-on-protecting-nurse-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 guidance from the UKHSA last week. A spokesperson for the public health...Read moreThe post Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hepatitis-a-infections-identified-in-newcastle-primary-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hepatitis-a-infections-identified-in-newcastle-primary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharp rise in year-long community care waits for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in four children on waiting lists for community health services in England have been waiting at least a year for treatment, according to new analysis by The King&rsquo;s Fund. The think tank found that 86,000 children had been waiting for 52 weeks or longer in July 2026, accounting for 27% of those...Read moreThe post Sharp rise in year-long community care waits for children appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sharp-rise-in-year-long-community-care-waits-for-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sharp-rise-in-year-long-community-care-waits-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re closing the gaps in palliative care through closer collaboration with GP practices’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Curie clinical lead for South West England Lucy Dowland explores how embedding healthcare professionals from the charity within GP practices has improved patient care and stopped individuals falling through the cracks. &nbsp; As Marie Curie&rsquo;s clinical lead in the South West of England, I see the realities of an end-of-life care system in crisis...Read moreThe post &lsquo;We&rsquo;re closing the gaps in palliative care through closer collaboration with GP practices&rsquo; appeared fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/were-closing-the-gaps-in-palliative-care-through-closer-collaboration-with-gp-practices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/were-closing-the-gaps-in-palliative-care-through-closer-collaboration-with-gp-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice nurses invited to help test cervical screening system changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practice nurses are being invited to take part in research to help shape changes to the Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS). NHS England is looking for nurses and administrative staff who work with CSMS prior notification or non-responder lists to test new screens and processes. The research will involve trialling a new online process relating...Read moreThe post Practice nurses invited to help test cervical screening system changes appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practice-nurses-invited-to-help-test-cervical-screening-system-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practice-nurses-invited-to-help-test-cervical-screening-system-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for hospice funding to ‘keep pace’ with NHS nurse pay rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospices require improved funding to help &lsquo;safeguard the future&rsquo; of nurses working within the sector, a leading charity has urged. Hospice UK has reiterated its concerns about a lack of funding for staffing costs amid recent funds allocated by the government to help improve buildings and infrastructure. In particular, the charity is concerned about hospice...Read moreThe post Call for hospice funding to &lsquo;keep pace&rsquo; with NHS nurse pay rises appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/call-for-hospice-funding-to-keep-pace-with-nhs-nurse-pay-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/call-for-hospice-funding-to-keep-pace-with-nhs-nurse-pay-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information for nurse prescribers on Levemir discontinuation issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued over the discontinuation of the diabetes drug Levemir in December. Stocks of Levemir (insulin detemir) FlexPen pre-filled pens and Penfill cartridges are expected to be exhausted by the end of the year. Nurse prescribers and other health professionals have been told not to start any new patients...Read moreThe post Information for nurse prescribers on Levemir discontinuation issued appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/information-for-nurse-prescribers-on-levemir-discontinuation-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/information-for-nurse-prescribers-on-levemir-discontinuation-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Unpaid carers action plan: recognise, refer, reach (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easy read version of the government’s plan to make life better for unpaid carers in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageing and declining GPN workforce a ‘key challenge’ in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government&rsquo;s professional nursing advisor for primary care, Claire Steven, sits down with Nursing in Practice editor Megan Ford at an exclusive conference in Glasgow to discuss the priorities, challenges and future hopes for general practice nursing. In a &lsquo;Big Interview&rsquo; at our Nursing in Practice Scotland event, Ms Steven stressed the main challenge...Read moreThe post Ageing and declining GPN workforce a &lsquo;key challenge&rsquo; in Scotland appeared first on N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ageing-and-declining-gpn-workforce-a-key-challenge-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ageing-and-declining-gpn-workforce-a-key-challenge-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School nurse workforce falls by almost 40% since 2010, analysis reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school nursing workforce has dropped by more than 1,100 professionals in England since 2010, according to a new analysis which has prompted fresh concerns around the preventative and early care that children are missing out on. A new report expected to be published by The King&rsquo;s Fund on Tuesday has revealed the number of...Read moreThe post School nurse workforce falls by almost 40% since 2010, analysis reveals appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/school-nurse-workforce-falls-by-almost-40-since-2010-analysis-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/school-nurse-workforce-falls-by-almost-40-since-2010-analysis-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care data collection: 2026 notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about the mandated national adult social care data returns for the year 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-data-collection-2026-notice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-data-collection-2026-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans unveiled for a ‘public health approach’ to domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has outlined measures that will see violence against women and girls given a &lsquo;public health approach&rsquo; &ndash; including new specialist support accessed via general practice. Health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper revealed in her keynote at the Labour Party conference last week that almost &pound;50m would be given to integrated care boards...Read moreThe post Plans unveiled for a &lsquo;public health approach&rsquo; to domestic abuse appeared first on Nursing i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/plans-unveiled-for-a-public-health-approach-to-domestic-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/plans-unveiled-for-a-public-health-approach-to-domestic-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MenB vaccination only taken up by a quarter of students heading for university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-quarters of Year 13 students eligible for the meningitis B vaccine have not taken up the offer available through pharmacies, public health officials have warned. Raising concerns about the numbers left unprotected, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged individuals to seek out the jab &ndash; especially university freshers who are at particular risk. The...Read moreThe post MenB vaccination only taken up by a quarter of students heading for university appeared first on Nursing in Prac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menb-vaccination-only-taken-up-by-a-quarter-of-students-heading-for-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menb-vaccination-only-taken-up-by-a-quarter-of-students-heading-for-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government joins forces with Breast Cancer Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership to help women spot symptoms of breast cancer earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-joins-forces-with-breast-cancer-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-joins-forces-with-breast-cancer-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Equality impact assessment: cardiovascular disease modern service framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[The equality impact assessment accompanies the publication of the cardiovascular disease modern service framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-equality-impact-assessment-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-equality-impact-assessment-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC to ‘strengthen’ monitoring of nursing education]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nursing regulator has vowed to take a more &lsquo;proactive approach&rsquo; when monitoring the quality of nursing and midwifery training programmes. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced a new improvement plan which it says will deliver a &lsquo;modernised education quality assurance process&rsquo; for programmes across the UK. It comes after the super-regulator, the...Read moreThe post NMC to &lsquo;strengthen&rsquo; monitoring of nursing education appeared first on Nursing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-to-strengthen-monitoring-of-nursing-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-to-strengthen-monitoring-of-nursing-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK reciprocal healthcare agreements with non-EU countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-reciprocal-healthcare-agreements-with-non-eu-countries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-reciprocal-healthcare-agreements-with-non-eu-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety alert issued for ‘dangerous’ baby sleeping bag products]]></title><description><![CDATA[A safety alert has been issued for certain baby sleeping bags following concerns over the risk of overheating and suffocation. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) alert advises parents and carers not to buy &ndash; and to stop using &ndash; any sleeping bag products that lack armholes or which include a hood for...Read moreThe post Safety alert issued for &lsquo;dangerous&rsquo; baby sleeping bag products appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/safety-alert-issued-for-dangerous-baby-sleeping-bag-products/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/safety-alert-issued-for-dangerous-baby-sleeping-bag-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: Ring-fenced public health grant to local authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local authorities in England must have regard to this statutory guidance when planning expenditure from the ring-fenced public health grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-ring-fenced-public-health-grant-to-local-authorities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-ring-fenced-public-health-grant-to-local-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Nutrient analysis of beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of fresh beef cuts bought in the UK in 2024, to measure their macronutrient, mineral and vitamin content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-nutrient-analysis-of-beef/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-nutrient-analysis-of-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Safeguarding children affected by a parent's alcohol or drug use]]></title><description><![CDATA[How alcohol and drug treatment and recovery commissioners and providers can safeguard children affected by their parent or carer's alcohol or drug use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-children-affected-by-a-parents-alcohol-or-drug-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-children-affected-by-a-parents-alcohol-or-drug-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Children and young people's alcohol and drug services: framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[This framework sets out guidance for designing, commissioning and providing alcohol and drug support for children and young people in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-children-and-young-peoples-alcohol-and-drug-services-framework/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-children-and-young-peoples-alcohol-and-drug-services-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses alerted to ‘potentially harmful’ online ads for baby products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses have been urged to be aware of &lsquo;potentially harmful claims&rsquo; being made in online advertisements promoting certain baby products. The UK&rsquo;s advertising regulator has issued a warning to health professionals, parents and carers about online ads promoting baby products that claim to help with colic, reflux, sleep and soothing. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)...Read moreThe post Nurses alerted to &lsquo;potentially harmful&rsquo; online ads for baby products appeare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-alerted-to-potentially-harmful-online-ads-for-baby-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-alerted-to-potentially-harmful-online-ads-for-baby-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health news watch: the male contraceptive pill, assisted dying bill and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here, we look at the clinical news that patients might have read in the mainstream news media in September and provide the original evidence behind the stories so that you can answer any questions that may come up. Cahal McQuillan reports. Male contraceptive pills could be available in five years A male contraceptive pill could...Read moreThe post Health news watch: the male contraceptive pill, assisted dying bill and more appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-news-watch-the-male-contraceptive-pill-assisted-dying-bill-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-news-watch-the-male-contraceptive-pill-assisted-dying-bill-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cervical screening updates and breast cancer prevention to feature at Nursing in Practice North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates to the cervical screening programme &ndash; including the rollout of HPV self-testing kits &ndash; and a focus on breast cancer prevention and early detection will feature at our Nursing in Practice North 2026 event next month. Returning to Liverpool on Wednesday 25 November, this free event brings together primary care and community nurses for...Read moreThe post Cervical screening updates and breast cancer prevention to feature at Nursing in Practice North appeared first on Nursing in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cervical-screening-updates-and-breast-cancer-prevention-to-feature-at-nursing-in-practice-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cervical-screening-updates-and-breast-cancer-prevention-to-feature-at-nursing-in-practice-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guideline on diabetes distress calls for routine emotional checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare professionals should routinely discuss the emotional impact of diabetes with patients, according to a clinical practice guideline developed by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Published by Diabetologia, the guidance paper calls for regular assessment and monitoring of diabetes distress &ndash; feelings of frustration, defeat or being overwhelmed by managing the...Read moreThe post Guideline on diabetes distress calls for routine emotional checks appeared firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guideline-on-diabetes-distress-calls-for-routine-emotional-checks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guideline-on-diabetes-distress-calls-for-routine-emotional-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical quiz: managing UTI in women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women frequently present with symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) in primary care, but diagnosis and treatment are not always straightforward. Nurses need to recognise when symptoms support an empirical diagnosis, when urine testing is useful and when red flags suggest pyelonephritis or another cause. This quick quiz uses practical scenarios to test your understanding...Read moreThe post Clinical quiz: managing UTI in women appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-managing-uti-in-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-managing-uti-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded health visiting support to be rolled out across 1,000 family hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has announced plans to expand health visiting and midwifery support in family hubs across all local authorities by 2028. Health secretary Yvette Cooper revealed that the government&rsquo;s &lsquo;Healthy Babies&rsquo; programme will be expanded, using the principles of the former Sure Start centres, at more than 1,000 family hubs over the next two years....Read moreThe post Expanded health visiting support to be rolled out across 1,000 family hubs appeared first on Nursing in Prac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expanded-health-visiting-support-to-be-rolled-out-across-1000-family-hubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expanded-health-visiting-support-to-be-rolled-out-across-1000-family-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: How to collect SACE data: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance and materials for local authorities on how to collect data for the survey of adult carers in England (SACE) for the 2025 to 2026 survey year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-sace-data-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-sace-data-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: How to complete the SAC data return: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for local authorities on how to complete the safeguarding adults collection (SAC) data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-complete-the-sac-data-return-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-complete-the-sac-data-return-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: How to complete the DPAs data return: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for local authorities on how to complete the deferred payment agreements (DPAs) data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-complete-the-dpas-data-return-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-complete-the-dpas-data-return-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Independent Commission on Adult Social Care: terms of reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care-terms-of-reference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care-terms-of-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: How to collect ASCS data: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance and materials for local authorities on how to collect data for the adult social care survey (ASCS) for the 2025 to 2026 survey year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-ascs-data-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-ascs-data-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: How to collect ASCS data: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance and materials for the adult social care survey (ASCS) in England 2026 to 2027 survey year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-ascs-data-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-how-to-collect-ascs-data-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC fee increase comes into force]]></title><description><![CDATA[An almost 20% increase to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration fee comes into force from today (1 October). In a statement for Nursing in Practice, the NMC has set out what nurses, midwives and nursing associates can expect when it comes to their payments following the increase. The annual fee will rise from...Read moreThe post NMC fee increase comes into force appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-fee-increase-comes-into-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-fee-increase-comes-into-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for families and babies rolled out to all family hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government expands Healthy Babies support, boosts adult social care workforce and backs NHS action on violence against women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/support-for-families-and-babies-rolled-out-to-all-family-hubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/support-for-families-and-babies-rolled-out-to-all-family-hubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to create national pension scheme for social care nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new national pension scheme is to be created for nurses and colleagues working in the social care sector, the government has announced. In a keynote address at today&rsquo;s Labour Party conference, Yvette Cooper outlined a string of measures to help make improvements for the social care workforce &ndash; including the promise of a &lsquo;proper&rsquo;...Read moreThe post Government to create national pension scheme for social care nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-create-national-pension-scheme-for-social-care-nurses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-create-national-pension-scheme-for-social-care-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Healthcare education and training tariffs: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on the national tariff rates for clinical placements, explaining what they cover, how they’re administered and when they may vary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthcare-education-and-training-tariffs-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthcare-education-and-training-tariffs-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: 2026 resident doctors deal: implementation update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress update on the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-2026-resident-doctors-deal-implementation-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-2026-resident-doctors-deal-implementation-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: The Primary Dental Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) (No. 4) Directions 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makes changes to the payments made by NHS England to contractors under dental service contracts with effect from 30 September 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no-4-directions-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no-4-directions-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving vaccinations out of practices ‘frees up nurse time but adds workload complexity’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving vaccinations out of Scottish GP practices has freed up nursing time but has increased the complexity of the profession&rsquo;s workload, an analysis has found. The Nuffield Trust has published a new report exploring what England can learn from the 2018 Scottish General Medical Services (GMS) contract, which set out major changes to help reduce...Read moreThe post Moving vaccinations out of practices &lsquo;frees up nurse time but adds workload complexity&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/moving-vaccinations-out-of-practices-frees-up-nurse-time-but-adds-workload-complexity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/moving-vaccinations-out-of-practices-frees-up-nurse-time-but-adds-workload-complexity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about who is eligible to apply and the benefits the qualification offers for adult social care providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/level-5-award-in-understanding-digital-leadership-in-adult-social-care-qualification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/level-5-award-in-understanding-digital-leadership-in-adult-social-care-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care digital skills framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resource to help people working in adult social care understand and develop the digital skills they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-digital-skills-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-digital-skills-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital champions in adult social care and how to introduce them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for adult social care providers on the role of digital champions, and how to introduce them successfully into your organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-champions-in-adult-social-care-and-how-to-introduce-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-champions-in-adult-social-care-and-how-to-introduce-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using AI in adult social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in adult social care and best practice for adult social care providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-ai-in-adult-social-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-ai-in-adult-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing and managing software and IT suppliers as an adult social care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for adult social care providers on choosing and managing the right software and IT suppliers for their organisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/choosing-and-managing-software-and-it-suppliers-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/choosing-and-managing-software-and-it-suppliers-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming a fully digitised care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it means to be a fully digitised care provider, the benefits, and how this links to Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/becoming-a-fully-digitised-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/becoming-a-fully-digitised-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using smartphones and devices as an adult social care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for adult social care providers on how to use smartphones and other devices to support better care, and how to keep them secure. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-smartphones-and-devices-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-smartphones-and-devices-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting up and using secure email as an adult social care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to set up a secure email service that meets the secure email standard if you provide adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/setting-up-and-using-secure-email-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/setting-up-and-using-secure-email-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital social care records: choosing and implementing solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help for adult social care providers when choosing and setting up digital social care records (DSCRs) software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-social-care-records-choosing-and-implementing-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-social-care-records-choosing-and-implementing-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting up your internet as an adult social care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choose your broadband connection, manage your contract and wifi security, and get ready for the digital phone switchover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/setting-up-your-internet-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/setting-up-your-internet-as-an-adult-social-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister issues apology to social care nurses for ‘being let down for so long’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has assured nurses and other professionals working in social care they are &lsquo;not invisible&rsquo; to his government and has apologised for the way in which they have been &lsquo;let down&rsquo; by politicians. Andy Burnham was delivering a speech at the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool today when he promised to do...Read moreThe post Prime Minister issues apology to social care nurses for &lsquo;being let down for so long&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/prime-minister-issues-apology-to-social-care-nurses-for-being-let-down-for-so-long/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/prime-minister-issues-apology-to-social-care-nurses-for-being-let-down-for-so-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC four-year midwifery strategy targets racism and safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has set out a four-year strategy for midwifery regulation aimed at supporting safer maternity care, with equity and anti-racism among its listed priorities. The move follows the publishing of Baroness Amos&rsquo;s independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services in England, which found that racism and discrimination were &lsquo;embedded&rsquo; throughout...Read moreThe post NMC four-year midwifery strategy targets racism and safety appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-four-year-midwifery-strategy-targets-racism-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-four-year-midwifery-strategy-targets-racism-and-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN president warns immigration reforms could destabilise social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal College of Nursing (RCN) president Bejoy Sebastian has renewed calls for the home secretary to scrap proposed immigration reforms for care workers, arguing they are incompatible with ambitions for a national care service and could further destabilise social care. Under the proposals, foreign care workers on health and social care visas would face a...Read moreThe post RCN president warns immigration reforms could destabilise social care appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-president-warns-immigration-reforms-could-destabilise-social-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-president-warns-immigration-reforms-could-destabilise-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses caught ‘snooping’ on patient records will be suspended immediately, warns NHSE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses and health professionals suspected of accessing patient records &lsquo;improperly and unlawfully&rsquo; will be suspended immediately, NHS England (NHSE) has warned. Chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has written to NHS trusts outlining his expectations that staff under suspicion of &lsquo;snooping&rsquo; will have their access to NHS systems &lsquo;cut off immediately&rsquo; while they are investigated. NHSE...Read moreThe post Nurses caught &lsquo;snooping&rsquo; on patient records will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-caught-snooping-on-patient-records-will-be-suspended-immediately-warns-nhse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-caught-snooping-on-patient-records-will-be-suspended-immediately-warns-nhse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health visitors win job evaluation after industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health visitors employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GCC) have halted industrial action after the health board agreed to complete a job evaluation process. The health board has agreed to the evaluation two years after health visiting team leaders in the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership claim they first updated their...Read moreThe post Health visitors win job evaluation after industrial action appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-visitors-win-job-evaluation-after-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-visitors-win-job-evaluation-after-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds review sets out terms of reference for investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent review into Leeds maternity and neonatal care sets out terms of reference for investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/leeds-review-sets-out-terms-of-reference-for-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/leeds-review-sets-out-terms-of-reference-for-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM pledges to put NHS-style care service plans before electorate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for an NHS-style national care service, free at the point of delivery, will be in the Labour manifesto ahead of the next general election, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged. In a BBC interview, Mr Burnham warned that &lsquo;broken social care will break the National Health Service if we leave it like it is&rsquo;...Read moreThe post PM pledges to put NHS-style care service plans before electorate appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pm-pledges-to-put-nhs-style-care-service-plans-before-electorate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pm-pledges-to-put-nhs-style-care-service-plans-before-electorate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: terms of reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of reference for the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-review-into-maternity-and-neonatal-services-at-leeds-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust-terms-of-reference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-review-into-maternity-and-neonatal-services-at-leeds-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust-terms-of-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implementing Benedict’s law: guidance from a school nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the launch of new statutory allergy safety guidance this month, all state-maintained schools, academies and free schools are expected to meet a number of requirements relating to staff allergy training and allergy safety policies, among other things. School nurse Jane Graham explains how her group of schools put the new requirements into practice. The...Read moreThe post Implementing Benedict&rsquo;s law: guidance from a school nurse appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/implementing-benedicts-law-guidance-from-a-school-nurse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/implementing-benedicts-law-guidance-from-a-school-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A quicker way to work through patient symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiredness. Calf pain. A persistent cough. An unfamiliar rash. In primary care, a seemingly straightforward symptom can have a long list of possible causes. Nursing in Practice Reference is designed to help nurses work through them. The free online clinical resource gives nurses quick access to practical information on symptoms and conditions commonly encountered in...Read moreThe post A quicker way to work through patient symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/a-quicker-way-to-work-through-patient-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/a-quicker-way-to-work-through-patient-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide linked to 40% reduction in asthma attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight loss and diabetes treatment semaglutide is associated with a nearly 40% reduction in asthma attacks among people with the condition, according to new analysis. The research, led by Dr Chloe Bloom, clinical associate professor in respiratory epidemiology at the National Heart &amp; Lung Institute at Imperial College London, was presented by Dr Bohee Lee...Read moreThe post Semaglutide linked to 40% reduction in asthma attacks appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/semaglutide-linked-to-40-reduction-in-asthma-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/semaglutide-linked-to-40-reduction-in-asthma-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More nurses needed in primary care to meet vaccination demand, conference hears ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary care services require more nurses to help meet expanding vaccination schedules and to ensure enough appointments are available, a Nursing in Practice conference has heard.&nbsp; The Vaccinations and Immunisations virtual event, hosted in partnership with our sister title Pulse, explored recent changes to older adult, childhood and flu vaccination programmes, and the challenges and...Read moreThe post More nurses needed in primary care to meet vaccination demand, conference hears&nbsp; ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-nurses-needed-in-primary-care-to-meet-vaccination-demand-conference-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-nurses-needed-in-primary-care-to-meet-vaccination-demand-conference-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister reiterates nurse pay is up to GP practices to decide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new minister responsible for general practice has recognised that GP contractual arrangements &lsquo;do not place any specific obligations&rsquo; on practices when it comes to nurse terms and conditions. Dame Diana Johnson said that while the government wants to see general practice nurses (GPNs) &lsquo;supported and valued&rsquo;, it is down to individual practices to decide...Read moreThe post Minister reiterates nurse pay is up to GP practices to decide appeared first on Nursing in Practi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-reiterates-nurse-pay-is-up-to-gp-practices-to-decide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-reiterates-nurse-pay-is-up-to-gp-practices-to-decide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As budgets get squished, so do school nursing teams’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional officer and clinical school nurse lead Susie Scale has shared the diverse roles of school nurses &ndash; highlighting it as one of the very few roles to work between health, education and social care. She also outlines her concerns about staffing challenges and budget cuts, and the need for mandated contacts between school nurses...Read moreThe post &lsquo;As budgets get squished, so do school nursing teams&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/as-budgets-get-squished-so-do-school-nursing-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/as-budgets-get-squished-so-do-school-nursing-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient safety alert issued to prevent avoidable harm from hoists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and care organisations have been told to take a series of &lsquo;urgent and practical steps&rsquo; to reduce avoidable harms when using patient hoists. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a National Patient Safety Alert on 16 September after its recent review showed that &lsquo;serious incidents can occur when [hoists] are not used,...Read moreThe post Patient safety alert issued to prevent avoidable harm from hoists appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patient-safety-alert-issued-to-prevent-avoidable-harm-from-hoists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patient-safety-alert-issued-to-prevent-avoidable-harm-from-hoists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practices struggling to stay open due to ‘severe’ nursing shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[GP practices in Wales are struggling to stay open amid a &lsquo;severe shortage&rsquo; of nurses and other primary care colleagues, a new report has warned. The British Medical Association&rsquo;s (BMA) latest publication from its Welsh branch sets out the &lsquo;urgent action&rsquo; needed to protect practices in the country, including strengthening recruitment and retention of nursing...Read moreThe post Practices struggling to stay open due to &lsquo;severe&rsquo; nursing shortages appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practices-struggling-to-stay-open-due-to-severe-nursing-shortages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practices-struggling-to-stay-open-due-to-severe-nursing-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All data on senior officials’ business expenses, external meetings and hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on ministers’ external meetings and any overseas travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-april-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: business appointment rules advice, April to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-april-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-april-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Practice Awards 2026 shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shortlist for the General Practice Awards 2026 has been revealed, with nurses and nursing teams among those being recognised for their contribution to patient care across the UK. More than 300 entries were received across 22 categories this year, celebrating achievements from across primary care. Following the judging process, the finalists have now been...Read moreThe post General Practice Awards 2026 shortlist revealed appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/general-practice-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/general-practice-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HPV self-testing kits: what nurses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lead nurse at The Eve Appeal charity Helen Hyndman sets out what nurses need to know about the roll out of HPV self-testing kits and how the profession can play an important role in educating and supporting patients to participate in the cervical screening process. Last month it was announced that the NHS is rolling...Read moreThe post HPV self-testing kits: what nurses need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hpv-self-testing-kits-what-nurses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hpv-self-testing-kits-what-nurses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: UKHSA priorities in 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter from Health Minister Dame Diana Johnson MP confirming the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) role and priorities for the financial year 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-ukhsa-priorities-in-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-ukhsa-priorities-in-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Womb cancer tests could be used in primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A test to rule out womb cancer in women who experience bleeding after menopause could be used in primary care, a study has found. The University of Manchester study found that the test &ndash; which uses urine and vaginal fluid &ndash; correctly identified more than 80% of cancers and achieved a negative predictive value of...Read moreThe post Womb cancer tests could be used in primary care appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/womb-cancer-tests-could-be-used-in-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/womb-cancer-tests-could-be-used-in-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMA calls for ‘urgent review’ of advanced practitioner scopes over patient safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for an &lsquo;urgent review&rsquo; of advanced practitioners&rsquo; (APs) scopes of practice after publishing doctors&rsquo; accounts alleging patient safety risks. In a new report published yesterday &ndash; BMA reporting portal submission: Patient safety &ndash; the union said that, although it recognises the &lsquo;crucial&rsquo; roles of APs, the &lsquo;inappropriate blurring&rsquo;...Read moreThe post BMA calls for &lsquo;urgent review&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-calls-for-urgent-review-of-advanced-practitioner-scopes-over-patient-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-calls-for-urgent-review-of-advanced-practitioner-scopes-over-patient-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic changes causing severe Kent MenB outbreak, scientists confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say they have pinpointed the genetic changes that made the deadly meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent earlier this year so severe. Researchers from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), University of Oxford and a collaboration of academic institutions used bacterial genome sequencing to compare the Kent outbreak strains against thousands of meningococcal genomes...Read moreThe post Genetic changes causing severe Kent MenB outbreak, scientists confirm appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/genetic-changes-causing-severe-kent-menb-outbreak-scientists-confirm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/genetic-changes-causing-severe-kent-menb-outbreak-scientists-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Abortion statistics user engagement plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will gather and respond to feedback from users to ensure abortion statistics meet their needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-abortion-statistics-user-engagement-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-abortion-statistics-user-engagement-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: RCN director sets out GPN pay ‘movement’ and next steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with Nursing in Practice, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) executive director for England Patricia Marquis reflects on recent efforts to improve general practice nurse (GPN) pay and conditions and sets out the college&rsquo;s next steps for supporting the workforce. Ms Marquis also discusses the incoming Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) fee...Read moreThe post Interview: RCN director sets out GPN pay &lsquo;movement&rsquo; and next steps appeared first on Nursing in Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/interview-rcn-director-sets-out-gpn-pay-movement-and-next-steps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/interview-rcn-director-sets-out-gpn-pay-movement-and-next-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Keep Britain Working review update: a national growth opportunity, September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces to change outcomes, improve lives and drive growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-a-national-growth-opportunity-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-a-national-growth-opportunity-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced practice nurses are ‘a global health priority’, says ICN chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has described advanced practice nursing as &lsquo;critical&rsquo; to strengthening prevention and primary care and called on further political investment to &lsquo;turn it from a missed opportunity into a global health priority.&rsquo; Speaking at the annual Advanced Practice Nursing Network Conference in Tennessee last week, Howard...Read moreThe post Advanced practice nurses are &lsquo;a global health priority&rsquo;, says ICN ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advanced-practice-nurses-are-a-global-health-priority-says-icn-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advanced-practice-nurses-are-a-global-health-priority-says-icn-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistleblowing reports to the NMC increase by almost 7%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) received 159 &lsquo;qualifying&rsquo; whistleblowing disclosures during the most recent financial year, an increase of almost 7%. The qualifying disclosures, which had common themes of &lsquo;unprofessional behaviour, management issues, dishonesty, patient care, criminal behaviour, harassment and health and safety&rsquo;, were reported to the NMC between 1 April 2025 to 31...Read moreThe post Whistleblowing reports to the NMC increase by almost 7% appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/whistleblowing-reports-to-the-nmc-increase-by-almost-7/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/whistleblowing-reports-to-the-nmc-increase-by-almost-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses asked for views in ‘NHS-wide conversation’ on maternity and neonatal services]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS survey asking nurses to share their views and help shape improvements to maternity and neonatal services as part of an &lsquo;NHS-wide conversation&rsquo; has opened today. The NHS survey &ndash; Your Voice: shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care &ndash; aims to gather feedback to help inform the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce&rsquo;s...Read moreThe post Nurses asked for views in &lsquo;NHS-wide conversation&rsquo; on maternity and neonatal services appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-for-views-in-nhs-wide-conversation-on-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-for-views-in-nhs-wide-conversation-on-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised as data reveals ‘dramatic and significant’ decline in health visitors and school nurses across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised by community nursing associations as new data has revealed a &lsquo;dramatic and significant&rsquo; decline in the number of health visitors and school nurses across England. A new report published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) &ndash; Children&rsquo;s public health nursing: workforce and activity report 2025 &ndash; provides a...Read moreThe post Concerns raised as data reveals &lsquo;dramatic and significant&rsquo; decline in health visitors and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concerns-raised-as-data-reveals-dramatic-and-significant-decline-in-health-visitors-and-school-nurses-across-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concerns-raised-as-data-reveals-dramatic-and-significant-decline-in-health-visitors-and-school-nurses-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care finance report, England: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on adult social care finance in councils with adult social services responsibilities, including information on expenditure and income sources across both long and short term care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-finance-report-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-finance-report-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care activity report, England: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on adult social care activity including data on requests for support, provision of care services, and reviews of care and support plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-activity-report-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-activity-report-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands invited to register for Public Panel for Independent Commission on Adult Social Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baroness Louise Casey's Independent Commission on adult social care is inviting people to join Public Panels as part of the Big Conversation on Care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-invited-to-register-for-public-panel-for-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-invited-to-register-for-public-panel-for-independent-commission-on-adult-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anaphylaxis: myths and facts explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[GP with an interest in allergy Dr Elizabeth Angier dispels some common myths and highlights some under-recognised facts regarding anaphylaxis MYTHS Myth 1. Future risk of anaphylaxis is predictable from history or blood tests British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) primary care guidance is clear that there is no reliable way to predict...Read moreThe post Anaphylaxis: myths and facts explained appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/anaphylaxis-myths-and-facts-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/anaphylaxis-myths-and-facts-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Declines in syphilis and gonorrhoea diagnoses in England, data reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of syphilis and gonorrhoea diagnoses among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) has declined, new data has revealed. Provisional statistics published by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates a continued decline in the sexually transmitted infections among GBMSM and other groups. Other groups are defined as...Read moreThe post Declines in syphilis and gonorrhoea diagnoses in England, data reveals appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/declines-in-syphilis-and-gonorrhoea-diagnoses-in-england-data-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/declines-in-syphilis-and-gonorrhoea-diagnoses-in-england-data-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse makes history in Wales as first independent care home nurse prescriber]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care home nurse&nbsp;has become the&nbsp;first in Wales to qualify to prescribe medication to residents. Ezelina Dacruz qualified from Bangor University while working as a clinical lead at Glan Rhos Nursing Home in Anglesey, where she has worked for more than 20 years. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has praised the 50-year-old nurse, noting...Read moreThe post Nurse makes history in Wales as first independent care home nurse prescriber appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-makes-history-in-wales-as-first-independent-care-home-nurse-prescriber/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-makes-history-in-wales-as-first-independent-care-home-nurse-prescriber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expert-team-to-drive-improvements-in-cancer-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expert-team-to-drive-improvements-in-cancer-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses report an ‘increase in deaths and maggots in wounds’ amid summer heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses report an &lsquo;increase in deaths&rsquo; during the summer heatwave, finding maggots in wounds and cancer patients &lsquo;dripping with sweat&rsquo;, a survey has revealed. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) surveyed 2,471 nurses across the UK between August 12 and 28 on the impact of the heatwave this summer which saw temperatures reach highs of...Read moreThe post Nurses report an &lsquo;increase in deaths and maggots in wounds&rsquo; amid summer heatwave appeared first on Nursing in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-report-an-increase-in-deaths-and-maggots-in-wounds-amid-summer-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-report-an-increase-in-deaths-and-maggots-in-wounds-amid-summer-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses asked to consult on guidance aimed at improving diagnosis of OCD and BDD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses and other healthcare professionals are being asked to consult on draft guidance which aims to improve the identification of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance this week, which introduces new recommendations to help nurses recognise OCD and BDD &lsquo;more...Read moreThe post Nurses asked to consult on guidance aimed at improving diagnosis of OCD and BDD appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-to-consult-on-guidance-aimed-at-improving-diagnosis-of-ocd-and-bdd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-to-consult-on-guidance-aimed-at-improving-diagnosis-of-ocd-and-bdd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2026 in London, highlighting the government's action on dementia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-of-state-for-social-care-and-mental-health-speech-on-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-of-state-for-social-care-and-mental-health-speech-on-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chair to the public inquiry into mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) appointed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chair-appointed-to-lead-tees-esk-and-wear-valleys-trust-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chair-appointed-to-lead-tees-esk-and-wear-valleys-trust-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN Foundation offers £1,200 grants for nurse wellbeing projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registered nurses across the UK can apply for grants of up to &pound;1,200 to support nurse-led projects focused on wellbeing and compassionate support between colleagues, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation has announced. The foundation&rsquo;s annual Amin Abdullah Grant &ndash; a partnership with the friends and family of the late nurse Amin Abdullah, who...Read moreThe post RCN Foundation offers &pound;1,200 grants for nurse wellbeing projects appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-foundation-offers-1200-grants-for-nurse-wellbeing-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-foundation-offers-1200-grants-for-nurse-wellbeing-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New method could make IUD insertion less painful, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new method involving local anaesthesia in the uterus could reduce pain during IUD insertion, a new study has found. The study, conducted by the Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal JAMA, found that the method increased the number of women who described pain during the procedure as &lsquo;tolerable&rsquo;. It involved using a small...Read moreThe post New method could make IUD insertion less painful, study finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-method-could-make-iud-insertion-less-painful-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-method-could-make-iud-insertion-less-painful-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater investment needed in ‘fundamental’ nursing research, says RCN Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland is calling for greater funding, infrastructure, protected time and clearer career pathways to help nurses participate in and lead research. The college said nursing research was &lsquo;a fundamental part of delivering safe, effective and person-centred care&rsquo;. The call was made as RCN Scotland&rsquo;s executive director Colin Poolman addressed...Read moreThe post Greater investment needed in &lsquo;fundamental&rsquo; nursing research, says RCN Sco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/greater-investment-needed-in-fundamental-nursing-research-says-rcn-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/greater-investment-needed-in-fundamental-nursing-research-says-rcn-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses given step-by-step guide for managing patients with incomplete vaccinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses in England have been given new step-by-step guidance to help them identify and provide missing vaccinations for patients with incomplete or uncertain immunisation histories. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the new supporting guide to help vaccinators use its existing algorithm for patients with uncertain or incomplete immunisation status. It sets...Read moreThe post Nurses given step-by-step guide for managing patients with incomplete vaccinations appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-given-step-by-step-guide-for-managing-patients-with-incomplete-vaccinations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-given-step-by-step-guide-for-managing-patients-with-incomplete-vaccinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC apologises for ‘not acting quickly enough’ to suspend Lucy Letby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has apologised for failing to act quickly enough when concerns about Lucy Letby were first raised, saying it &lsquo;should have stepped up proactively&rsquo;. NMC chief executive Paul Rees made the comments after yesterday&rsquo;s publication of the final report from the independent inquiry examining events at the Countess of Chester...Read moreThe post NMC apologises for &lsquo;not acting quickly enough&rsquo; to suspend Lucy Letby appeared first on Nursi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-apologises-for-not-acting-quickly-enough-to-suspend-lucy-letby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-apologises-for-not-acting-quickly-enough-to-suspend-lucy-letby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care]]></title><description><![CDATA[New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/six-neighbourhood-health-trailblazers-to-transform-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/six-neighbourhood-health-trailblazers-to-transform-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zika virus: what nurses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zika virus rose to prominence following a large-scale outbreak across Latin America and the Caribbean between 2015 and 2016. While the number of global infections has since dropped, the mosquito-borne virus still poses a significant threat, particularly to pregnant women and newborns. In this feature, Dr Michael Head, senior research fellow at the University of...Read moreThe post Zika virus: what nurses need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/zika-virus-what-nurses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/zika-virus-what-nurses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global shortage of over 23 million nurses and midwives, researchers estimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers estimate there is a global shortage of more than 23 million nurses and midwives which is the largest predicted shortfall across all healthcare workers, a study has revealed. A new study, published in The Lancet Public Health this week, analysed the number of nurses, alongside other healthcare workers, from 1990 to 2023. It was...Read moreThe post Global shortage of over 23 million nurses and midwives, researchers estimate appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/global-shortage-of-over-23-million-nurses-and-midwives-researchers-estimate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/global-shortage-of-over-23-million-nurses-and-midwives-researchers-estimate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple health conditions before pregnancy linked to complication risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women who enter pregnancy with multiple long-term physical or mental health conditions face an increased risk of a wide range of complications, a study of more than 2.2 million pregnancies across the UK has found. Those with two or more pre-existing conditions were found to have a 20% higher risk of miscarriage compared with women...Read moreThe post Multiple health conditions before pregnancy linked to complication risks appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/multiple-health-conditions-before-pregnancy-linked-to-complication-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/multiple-health-conditions-before-pregnancy-linked-to-complication-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two weeks to go until Nursing in Practice Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nursing in Practice&nbsp;is getting ready for its latest free-to-attend nursing conference for primary care and community nurses in Glasgow this month &ndash; with just two weeks to go. Nurses working across primary care and in the community can still book tickets for our exclusive Nursing in Practice Scotland event being held on Wednesday 30 September...Read moreThe post Two weeks to go until Nursing in Practice Scotland appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/two-weeks-to-go-until-nursing-in-practice-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/two-weeks-to-go-until-nursing-in-practice-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government response to the Thirlwall Inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-response-to-the-thirlwall-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-response-to-the-thirlwall-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on cot cams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-act-on-thirlwall-patient-safety-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-act-on-thirlwall-patient-safety-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucy Letby: Hospital inquiry finds ‘profound failures’ and calls for better NHS safeguard training]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquiry into the events surrounding Lucy Letby&rsquo;s murdering of seven babies has found that the deaths and attempted murders at the hospital where she worked &lsquo;could have been avoided&rsquo; had safeguarding practices been followed. The findings of the independent inquiry, published today, recommends NHS hospital trusts implement safeguard training to all staff specifically in...Read moreThe post Lucy Letby: Hospital inquiry finds &lsquo;profound failures&rsquo; and calls for better]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lucy-letby-hospital-inquiry-finds-profound-failures-and-calls-for-better-nhs-safeguard-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lucy-letby-hospital-inquiry-finds-profound-failures-and-calls-for-better-nhs-safeguard-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking Welsh health visitors urge government to end long-running pay dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striking health visitors in Wales have written an open letter urging the Plaid government to bring a long-running pay dispute to an end. Health visitors from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) have been&nbsp;striking since February&nbsp;over claims the role has been incorrectly paid at a Band 6 rate, when their job roles are...Read moreThe post Striking Welsh health visitors urge government to end long-running pay dispute appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/striking-welsh-health-visitors-urge-government-to-end-long-running-pay-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/striking-welsh-health-visitors-urge-government-to-end-long-running-pay-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Thirlwall Inquiry report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report and recommendations of the public inquiry established to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital from 2015 to 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-thirlwall-inquiry-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-thirlwall-inquiry-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting ‘health visitor’ title would help stamp out profession’s ‘invisibility’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protection of the &lsquo;health visitor&rsquo; title would help affirm the distinction between health visitors and nurses and improve understanding around &lsquo;who is offering what&rsquo;, the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has suggested. iHV chief executive Alison Morton, alongside iHV&rsquo;s senior education and workforce lead Dr Karen Whittaker, have set out a statement urging health visitors...Read moreThe post Protecting &lsquo;health visitor&rsquo; title would help stamp out profess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/protecting-health-visitor-title-would-help-stamp-out-professions-invisibility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/protecting-health-visitor-title-would-help-stamp-out-professions-invisibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NICE backs endometriosis saliva test for use in primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A non-invasive saliva test to help diagnose endometriosis earlier is being recommended for use in primary care, under updated draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Following consultation, NICE&rsquo;s diagnostics advisory committee has updated its draft guidance to recommend Endotest for used during a four-year period while evidence is collected...Read moreThe post NICE backs endometriosis saliva test for use in primary care appeared first on Nursing i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nice-backs-endometriosis-saliva-test-for-use-in-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nice-backs-endometriosis-saliva-test-for-use-in-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: UK government response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government response to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 report on the impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems in the 4 nations of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-government-response-to-the-covid-19-inquiry-module-3-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-government-response-to-the-covid-19-inquiry-module-3-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs vote to reject revised assisted dying bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have voted against revised proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales that would have allowed nurses to be involved in parts of the proposed process. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed to progress beyond its second reading in the House of Commons last week, with MPs voting by 286...Read moreThe post MPs vote to reject revised assisted dying bill appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mps-vote-to-reject-revised-assisted-dying-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mps-vote-to-reject-revised-assisted-dying-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrant ethnic minority nurses more likely to face repeated promotion rejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethnic minority nurses are more likely to be turned down for promotion on multiple occasions if they are migrants to the UK than if they qualified here, a new study has found. The University of Leicester study found a third of migrant ethnic minority nurses had been turned down for promotion three or more times,...Read moreThe post Migrant ethnic minority nurses more likely to face repeated promotion rejection appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/migrant-ethnic-minority-nurses-more-likely-to-face-repeated-promotion-rejection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/migrant-ethnic-minority-nurses-more-likely-to-face-repeated-promotion-rejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MenB behind 92% of meningococcal disease cases in infants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meningitis B (MenB) accounted for 92% of invasive meningococcal disease cases among infants in England in 2025/26 and all cases among children aged one to four, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). MenB accounted for 34 of 37 cases among infants and all 35 cases among children aged one to...Read moreThe post MenB behind 92% of meningococcal disease cases in infants appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menb-behind-92-of-meningococcal-disease-cases-in-infants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menb-behind-92-of-meningococcal-disease-cases-in-infants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeking views on updating the School Food Standards, so that every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/school-food-standards-updating-the-legislative-framework/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/school-food-standards-updating-the-legislative-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS nurse pay talks ‘stall’ amid change in health secretaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS unions have urged the new health secretary to &lsquo;make up for lost momentum&rsquo; on Agenda for Change (AfC) pay talks following the departure of her predecessors. Yvette Cooper has been urged to resume talks on the NHS pay structure &ndash; which unions argue were first committed to when Labour first came into power more...Read moreThe post NHS nurse pay talks &lsquo;stall&rsquo; amid change in health secretaries appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-nurse-pay-talks-stall-amid-change-in-health-secretaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-nurse-pay-talks-stall-amid-change-in-health-secretaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘World Sepsis Day is a reminder that every contact is an opportunity to make a difference’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinical development lead at the UK Sepsis Trust Alexandra Cundy says World Sepsis Day is a reminder that recognising and responding to sepsis is not a one-day priority. In this article she sets out how community and general practice nurses are ideally placed to prevent infection, spot deterioration early and support patients through recovery. Globally,...Read moreThe post &lsquo;World Sepsis Day is a reminder that every contact is an opportunity to make a difference&rsquo; appeared first on Nur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/world-sepsis-day-is-a-reminder-that-every-contact-is-an-opportunity-to-make-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/world-sepsis-day-is-a-reminder-that-every-contact-is-an-opportunity-to-make-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep app supports earlier detection of respiratory illness, finds study]]></title><description><![CDATA[A smartphone app which collects data on coughing during sleep could help detect respiratory illness and signal outbreaks early, according to a new study by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UKHSA said data suggests the app could provide a one-week early warning of flu and Covid-19. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and...Read moreThe post Sleep app supports earlier detection of respiratory illness, finds study appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sleep-app-supports-earlier-detection-of-respiratory-illness-finds-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sleep-app-supports-earlier-detection-of-respiratory-illness-finds-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Estates Safety Fund: initial schemes and associated funding allocations, 2026 to 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[A list of funding allocations from the Estates Safety Fund to address critical infrastructure and safety risks in NHS hospital buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-estates-safety-fund-initial-schemes-and-associated-funding-allocations-2026-to-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-estates-safety-fund-initial-schemes-and-associated-funding-allocations-2026-to-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common insect bites and stings: what nurses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[With many insect bites and stings peaking in incidence around September, independent prescribing pharmacist Matthew Threlfall explores the common biting insects seen in the UK, the uncertainties that can complicate assessment, and a practical approach to managing patients &ndash; while keeping antimicrobial resistance firmly in focus. Insect bites are a common reason for patients to...Read moreThe post Common insect bites and stings: what nurses need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/common-insect-bites-and-stings-what-nurses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/common-insect-bites-and-stings-what-nurses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses asked for views on pay, wellbeing and work life in government survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses in adult social care settings are being asked to share their experiences of working in the sector as part of a government survey. The government is seeking 7,000 responses to its Adult Social Care Workforce Survey &ndash; which is open to nurses, care workers, personal assistants, managers and social workers in adult social care....Read moreThe post Nurses asked for views on pay, wellbeing and work life in government survey appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-for-views-on-pay-wellbeing-and-work-life-in-government-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-asked-for-views-on-pay-wellbeing-and-work-life-in-government-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular disease linked to higher risk of cancer death]]></title><description><![CDATA[People with cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop cancer and die from the disease than those without cardiovascular conditions, a new study has found. Researchers from the universities of Aberdeen and Keele analysed data from 22,534 people over more than 25 years. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, found men to be...Read moreThe post Cardiovascular disease linked to higher risk of cancer death appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cardiovascular-disease-linked-to-higher-risk-of-cancer-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cardiovascular-disease-linked-to-higher-risk-of-cancer-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN president and deputy re-elected for second terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bejoy Sebastian has been re-elected as president of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for a second term, with Professor Alison Leary also elected unopposed to continue as deputy president. Mr Sebastian, a senior nurse working in critical care at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has served as RCN president since 1 January...Read moreThe post RCN president and deputy re-elected for second terms appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-president-and-deputy-re-elected-for-second-terms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-president-and-deputy-re-elected-for-second-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The role of ANPs in ensuring the success of the Women’s Health Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government published the renewed Women&rsquo;s Health Strategy for England (WHSE) in April 2026, setting out its vision to reduce health inequalities and improve women&rsquo;s health across the life course. Here, advanced nurse practitioner (ANP)&nbsp;and registered menopause specialist, Ruth Bailey, presents an overview of what the renewed strategy entails and outlines the key role that...Read moreThe post The role of ANPs in ensuring the success of the Women&rsquo;s Health Strategy appeare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-role-of-anps-in-ensuring-the-success-of-the-womens-health-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-role-of-anps-in-ensuring-the-success-of-the-womens-health-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stomach acid tablet shortage expected to last until January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets are in short supply and not expected to return to normal availability until early January 2027. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for both 15mg and 30mg strengths of the drug, which is used to lower stomach acid. The shortage affects orodispersible tablets, which...Read moreThe post Stomach acid tablet shortage expected to last until January appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/stomach-acid-tablet-shortage-expected-to-last-until-january/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/stomach-acid-tablet-shortage-expected-to-last-until-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacy First expanded to &lsquo;ease pressure&rsquo; on general practice and A&amp;E]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pharmacy First initiative is being expanded to cover five additional common conditions, with the aim of easing pressure on general practice and A&amp;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 &lsquo;ease pressure&rsquo; on general practice and A&amp;E appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pharmacy-first-expanded-to-lsquoease-pressurersquo-on-general-practice-and-aampe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pharmacy-first-expanded-to-lsquoease-pressurersquo-on-general-practice-and-aampe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women needing ‘ongoing district nurse care’ after cosmetic procedure complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of women have required ongoing care from district nurses or &lsquo;extensive&rsquo; 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 &lsquo;ongoing district nurse care&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/women-needing-ongoing-district-nurse-care-after-cosmetic-procedure-complications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/women-needing-ongoing-district-nurse-care-after-cosmetic-procedure-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood respiratory care and B12 deficiency on agenda at Nursing in Practice event]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/childhood-respiratory-care-and-b12-deficiency-on-agenda-at-nursing-in-practice-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/childhood-respiratory-care-and-b12-deficiency-on-agenda-at-nursing-in-practice-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: changes to pharmacy appeals process - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to the pharmacy appeals process as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-changes-to-pharmacy-appeals-process-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-changes-to-pharmacy-appeals-process-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: promoting visiting - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposals to promote visiting as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-promoting-visiting-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-promoting-visiting-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: MHRA reforms - impact assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reforms as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-mhra-reforms-impact-assessments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-mhra-reforms-impact-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: medical device licensing regime - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to the medical device licensing regime as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-medical-device-licensing-regime-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-medical-device-licensing-regime-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: changes to section 75 of NHS Act 2006 - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to section 75 of the NHS Act 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-changes-to-section-75-of-nhs-act-2006-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-changes-to-section-75-of-nhs-act-2006-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: medicines and medical devices regulatory reforms - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the changes in the Health Bill relating to the legislation that governs medicines and medical devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-medicines-and-medical-devices-regulatory-reforms-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-medicines-and-medical-devices-regulatory-reforms-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: promoting visiting - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the proposals to ensure that integrated care boards and local authorities consider visiting and involving other people in care decisions as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-promoting-visiting-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-promoting-visiting-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse struck off NMC register after saying dementia resident did not need birthday cake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A care home nurse has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register after shouting at vulnerable residents and saying a resident with dementia did not need a birthday cake because they would not remember the occasion. Rossitsa Petkova was found guilty of several misconduct charges by the nursing regulator which took place...Read moreThe post Nurse struck off NMC register after saying dementia resident did not need birthday cake appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-struck-off-nmc-register-after-saying-dementia-resident-did-not-need-birthday-cake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurse-struck-off-nmc-register-after-saying-dementia-resident-did-not-need-birthday-cake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over £1.5 billion to help NHS withstand year-round pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 950 projects will make NHS hospitals safer, more resilient and better equipped to care for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/over-15-billion-to-help-nhs-withstand-year-round-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/over-15-billion-to-help-nhs-withstand-year-round-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to June 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-june-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-june-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC recruiting more than 100 lawyers to lead fitness to practise hearings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nursing regulator is recruiting more than 100 lawyers to lead some fitness to practise (FtP) hearings in a move that it hopes will make the process &lsquo;faster, fairer and more consistent&rsquo;. A campaign has today been launched by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to recruit 140 &lsquo;legally qualified chairs&rsquo; &ndash; qualified lawyers who...Read moreThe post NMC recruiting more than 100 lawyers to lead fitness to practise hearings appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-recruiting-more-than-100-lawyers-to-lead-fitness-to-practise-hearings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-recruiting-more-than-100-lawyers-to-lead-fitness-to-practise-hearings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICBs to be measured on ensuring ‘right staffing mix’ for community shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrated care boards (ICBs) will be measured on ensuring the &lsquo;right&rsquo; healthcare professionals, such as district nurses and senior care home nurses, are in place to meet the government&rsquo;s shift to community care. Women&rsquo;s health and maternity minister Baroness Gillian Merron acknowledged the key role of senior nursing staff in community settings in helping to...Read moreThe post ICBs to be measured on ensuring &lsquo;right staffing mix&rsquo; for community shift appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/icbs-to-be-measured-on-ensuring-right-staffing-mix-for-community-shift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/icbs-to-be-measured-on-ensuring-right-staffing-mix-for-community-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC ‘strengthens’ policy on discriminatory and racist behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has &lsquo;strengthened&rsquo; its policy on respectful behaviour &ndash; stressing it will not tolerate abuse towards its staff or those on the register involved in a fitness to practise (FtP) process. Action will be taken where racist, offensive or discriminatory behaviour is used towards staff members or other professionals involved...Read moreThe post NMC &lsquo;strengthens&rsquo; policy on discriminatory and racist behaviour appeared first on Nursing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-strengthens-policy-on-discriminatory-and-racist-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-strengthens-policy-on-discriminatory-and-racist-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government questioned on its ‘assessment’ of NMC performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has been asked what &lsquo;assessment&rsquo; the government has made on the &lsquo;adequacy&rsquo; of the Nursing and Midwifery Council&rsquo;s (NMC&rsquo;s) performance. But health minister Karin Smyth stressed that healthcare professional regulation in the UK is &lsquo;founded on the principle of regulators operating independently from the government&rsquo;. Though she...Read moreThe post Government questioned on its &lsquo;assessment&rsquo; of N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-questioned-on-its-assessment-of-nmc-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-questioned-on-its-assessment-of-nmc-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC seeking new council members in ‘highly ambitious turnaround plan’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is looking for four new members to join its governing body, including at least one midwife, as part of its &lsquo;highly ambitious turnaround plan&rsquo;. The nursing regulator&rsquo;s governing body, the NMC Council, sets the &lsquo;strategic direction&rsquo; for the NMC and &lsquo;takes key decisions&rsquo; such as recently agreeing to raise...Read moreThe post NMC seeking new council members in &lsquo;highly ambitious turnaround plan&rsquo; appeared fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-seeking-new-council-members-in-highly-ambitious-turnaround-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-seeking-new-council-members-in-highly-ambitious-turnaround-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses urged to prepare for ‘NHS-wide conversation’ on maternity and neonatal services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses are being urged to share their views and help shape improvements to maternity and neonatal services as part of an &lsquo;NHS-wide conversation&rsquo; which opens later this month. The NHS survey aims to gather feedback to help inform the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce&rsquo;s forthcoming action plan, and follows a string of investigations into services...Read moreThe post Nurses urged to prepare for &lsquo;NHS-wide conversation&rsquo; on maternity and neonatal services appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-urged-to-prepare-for-nhs-wide-conversation-on-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-urged-to-prepare-for-nhs-wide-conversation-on-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only around half of eligible primary school children had a flu vaccine last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around two million eligible primary school children went without a flu vaccine last year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed. New data shows only around half (55.5%) of primary school children &ndash; reception to year 6 &ndash; had the flu vaccine during the 2025/26 winter season. This translates to around 2.5 million of...Read moreThe post Only around half of eligible primary school children had a flu vaccine last year appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/only-around-half-of-eligible-primary-school-children-had-a-flu-vaccine-last-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/only-around-half-of-eligible-primary-school-children-had-a-flu-vaccine-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HPV self-testing: nurses stress profession’s ‘key role’ and the need to monitor workload impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses working in primary care have highlighted the &lsquo;key role&rsquo; the profession will play in the roll-out of new self-testing HPV kits and the importance of an effective follow-up pathway. But questions have also been raised around the potential for increased demand put upon general practice nurses (GPNs) and workload within primary care. In August,...Read moreThe post HPV self-testing: nurses stress profession&rsquo;s &lsquo;key role&rsquo; and the need to monitor workload impact appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hpv-self-testing-nurses-stress-professions-key-role-and-the-need-to-monitor-workload-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hpv-self-testing-nurses-stress-professions-key-role-and-the-need-to-monitor-workload-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCN investigating whether practice nurses have received 2026/27 pay rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is investigating whether nurses working in general practice have received a 3.5% pay rise for 2026/27, as promised by the government. General secretary and chief executive Professor Nicola Ranger said the union was committed to ensuring general practice nurses (GPNs) are &lsquo;fairly paid&rsquo;. Nursing staff in GP practices have...Read moreThe post RCN investigating whether practice nurses have received 2026/27 pay rise appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-investigating-whether-practice-nurses-have-received-202627-pay-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcn-investigating-whether-practice-nurses-have-received-202627-pay-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case by case: Managing adult asthma in primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist respiratory nurse Maria Eurton discusses common challenges in adult asthma management, using practical examples to demonstrate how current guidelines can be applied in everyday practice. Read the full CPD module on Nursing in Practice 365 today. Learning objectives This case-based module will support your knowledge and understanding of: How to assess asthma control using...Read moreThe post Case by case: Managing adult asthma in primary care appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/case-by-case-managing-adult-asthma-in-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/case-by-case-managing-adult-asthma-in-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early statin use linked to lower dementia risk in type 2 diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early use of statins after a&nbsp;type 2 diabetes&nbsp;diagnosis could reduce the risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. Researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital analysed Danish health records for 132,585 people with type 2 diabetes, comparing dementia rates according to when they began statin treatment. The study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress...Read moreThe post Early statin use linked to lower dementia risk in type 2 diabetes appeared first o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/early-statin-use-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/early-statin-use-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes that can spread dengue and Zika found breeding in UK for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invasive mosquitoes capable of transmitting several diseases, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever, have been found breeding in the UK for the first time, according to the UK&rsquo;s health protection watchdog. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced last week&nbsp;(3 September) that it was undertaking enhanced surveillance and trapping activities following the detection of...Read moreThe post Mosquitoes that can spread dengue and Zika found breeding in UK for first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mosquitoes-that-can-spread-dengue-and-zika-found-breeding-in-uk-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mosquitoes-that-can-spread-dengue-and-zika-found-breeding-in-uk-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa changes ‘do not go far enough’ to stamp out exploitation of care workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has made changes to visa rules which aim to better protect victims of modern slavery, but nursing unions are concerned the move does not go far enough to stamp out exploitation against all migrant health and care workers. Changes to the Skilled Worker visa route will untie recognised victims of modern slavery from...Read moreThe post Visa changes &lsquo;do not go far enough&rsquo; to stamp out exploitation of care workers appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visa-changes-do-not-go-far-enough-to-stamp-out-exploitation-of-care-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visa-changes-do-not-go-far-enough-to-stamp-out-exploitation-of-care-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Practice Awards 2026 shortlist coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shortlist for the General Practice Awards 2026 is set to be revealed in the next couple of weeks, following a strong year of entries from across general practice and primary care. Judging is now almost complete, with judges considering a high volume of entries showcasing the contribution of individuals and teams working to improve...Read moreThe post General Practice Awards 2026 shortlist coming soon appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/general-practice-awards-2026-shortlist-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/general-practice-awards-2026-shortlist-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual health nurses spotlighted as ‘unique and vital role’ on World Sexual Health Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexual health nurses are being spotlighted on World Sexual Health Day as a &lsquo;uniquely placed&rsquo; role that supports good sexual health and challenges inequalities. Today marks World Sexual Health Day 2026, a global initiative founded by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). This year&rsquo;s theme is &lsquo;Every Body&rsquo; which aims to remind people that...Read moreThe post Sexual health nurses spotlighted as &lsquo;unique and vital role&rsquo; on World Sexual Health Day appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sexual-health-nurses-spotlighted-as-unique-and-vital-role-on-world-sexual-health-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sexual-health-nurses-spotlighted-as-unique-and-vital-role-on-world-sexual-health-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health news watch: what patients read about in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here, we look at the clinical stories patients might be reading in the mainstream news media and provide the original evidence behind the stories so that you can answer any questions that may come up. Cahal McQuillan reports. Three midlife health factors could delay dementia for 13 years Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and...Read moreThe post Health news watch: what patients read about in August appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-news-watch-what-patients-read-about-in-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-news-watch-what-patients-read-about-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referrals to community nursing services up 50% over last decade, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referrals to district and community nursing services have increased by 50% over the last decade, a study has revealed. Researchers from the University of Hull found that despite the uptick in referrals, the number of people receiving care has remained largely unchanged. Though the average length of time patients spent under community nursing care had...Read moreThe post Referrals to community nursing services up 50% over last decade, study suggests appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/referrals-to-community-nursing-services-up-50-over-last-decade-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/referrals-to-community-nursing-services-up-50-over-last-decade-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical quiz – managing illness in the returning traveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a fever after a tropical holiday to diarrhoea that just won&rsquo;t settle, patients returning from overseas can present with a wide range of symptoms in general practice. The challenge is knowing when a recent travel history should raise suspicion of something beyond the usual causes &ndash; and what to do next. This case-based quiz...Read moreThe post Clinical quiz &ndash; managing illness in the returning traveller appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-managing-illness-in-the-returning-traveller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-managing-illness-in-the-returning-traveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filters should be used when administering parenteral nutrition, MHRA states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advice has been issued to care home staff and other healthcare professionals about the need to use a filter when administering parenteral nutrition following &lsquo;a number of adverse incidents&rsquo;. The guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) follows a review by the regulator of the existing guidance associated with filter use during...Read moreThe post Filters should be used when administering parenteral nutrition, MHRA states appeared first on Nursing i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/filters-should-be-used-when-administering-parenteral-nutrition-mhra-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/filters-should-be-used-when-administering-parenteral-nutrition-mhra-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in children&rsquo;s A&amp;E mental health visits prompts call for nurse investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rise in children and young people (CYP) attending A&amp;E departments with mental health concerns has prompted calls for new and sustained investment in specialist nursing roles. The call comes from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) after a report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) revealed that 75,491 CYP attended...Read moreThe post Rise in children&rsquo;s A&amp;E mental health visits prompts call for nurse investment appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rise-in-childrenrsquos-aampe-mental-health-visits-prompts-call-for-nurse-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rise-in-childrenrsquos-aampe-mental-health-visits-prompts-call-for-nurse-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government investigating school nursing provision and challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has commissioned research into how school nursing services are currently being delivered across England. Findings will help inform future policy development and support the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in &lsquo;considering evidence-based options for the future school nursing offer&rsquo;, according to research and consulting firm Fortia Insight. Fortia Insight has been...Read moreThe post Government investigating school nursing provision and challenges appeared fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-investigating-school-nursing-provision-and-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-investigating-school-nursing-provision-and-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: McCloud Remedy project recovery plan: review update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conclusions and recommendations from the independent review of the NHS Business Service Authority’s (NHSBSA) delivery of the McCloud Remedy for the NHS Pension Scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-mccloud-remedy-project-recovery-plan-review-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-mccloud-remedy-project-recovery-plan-review-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District nurse shortages ‘contributing’ to end-of-life care being given in hospital corridors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shortage of district nurses means vulnerable people approaching the end of their life are being hospitalised and, in some cases, cared for in corridors, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The college said more district nurses were needed to prevent those with terminal illnesses from experiencing &lsquo;such shocking care&rsquo; and to help...Read moreThe post District nurse shortages &lsquo;contributing&rsquo; to end-of-life care being given in hospital corridors appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/district-nurse-shortages-contributing-to-end-of-life-care-being-given-in-hospital-corridors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/district-nurse-shortages-contributing-to-end-of-life-care-being-given-in-hospital-corridors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu jab programme gets underway for pregnant women and children]]></title><description><![CDATA[General practice nurses (GPNs) will today begin vaccinating pregnant women and children against the flu under the first phase of the 2026/27 programme. The first cohort of eligible people &ndash; children and pregnant women &ndash; are now able to get the flu jab, with other groups able to book in from 1 October (see box)....Read moreThe post Flu jab programme gets underway for pregnant women and children appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/flu-jab-programme-gets-underway-for-pregnant-women-and-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/flu-jab-programme-gets-underway-for-pregnant-women-and-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking health visitors reject ‘shocking and insulting’ pay offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health visitors in Wales have rejected what has been described as a &lsquo;shocking and insulting&rsquo; pay offer amid an ongoing dispute which centres on job descriptions. Health visitors from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) have been&nbsp;striking since February&nbsp;over claims the role has been incorrectly paid at a Band 6 rate, when their...Read moreThe post Striking health visitors reject &lsquo;shocking and insulting&rsquo; pay offer appeared first on Nursing in Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/striking-health-visitors-reject-shocking-and-insulting-pay-offer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/striking-health-visitors-reject-shocking-and-insulting-pay-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social care nurse prescribing needs ‘system-wide’ approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurse prescribing in adult social care settings requires a &lsquo;system-wide&rsquo; approach that brings together local authorities, providers and partners to break down current barriers, a new report has urged. The King&rsquo;s Fund has set out in its latest review the current challenges blocking nurse prescribers from carrying out their roles effectively &ndash; including concerns around...Read moreThe post Social care nurse prescribing needs &lsquo;system-wide&rsquo; approach appeared first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/social-care-nurse-prescribing-needs-system-wide-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/social-care-nurse-prescribing-needs-system-wide-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNO warns hotter summers will require ‘winter-like’ NHS planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s chief nursing officer (CNO) has suggested the health service will require &lsquo;increased&rsquo; planning for future hot summers &ndash; similar to what happens ahead of winter. Duncan Burton recognised that high temperatures this summer has led to &lsquo;increased pressures&rsquo; on the NHS. He paid tribute to the nursing workforce and NHS colleagues and acknowledged the...Read moreThe post CNO warns hotter summers will require &lsquo;winter-like&rsquo; NHS planning appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cno-warns-hotter-summers-will-require-winter-like-nhs-planning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cno-warns-hotter-summers-will-require-winter-like-nhs-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upfront payment system for nursing student expenses unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nursing and midwifery students will soon be able to receive advanced payments for placement-related travel and accommodation costs under plans unveiled by the government today. The change will mean that from the start of the 2026/27 academic year, nursing and midwifery students will no longer have to cover expenses themselves before claiming the money back....Read moreThe post Upfront payment system for nursing student expenses unveiled appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/upfront-payment-system-for-nursing-student-expenses-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/upfront-payment-system-for-nursing-student-expenses-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upfront help cuts placement costs for healthcare students]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 2026/27, eligible healthcare students can get travel and accommodation costs upfront, easing financial pressure and supporting rural placements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/upfront-help-cuts-placement-costs-for-healthcare-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/upfront-help-cuts-placement-costs-for-healthcare-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: ECHR memorandum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorandum on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-echr-memorandum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-echr-memorandum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact assessment considers the potential impacts of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026: equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The equality impact assessment considers the impacts of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill-2026-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPN views sought on additional test results information for patients in NHS App]]></title><description><![CDATA[General practice nurses (GPNs) and advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) have been invited to share their views on changes to the NHS App aiming to better explain blood test results to patients. NHS England&rsquo;s survey, which is open for those working in primary care settings to respond to until 30 August, aims to add explanatory information...Read moreThe post GPN views sought on additional test results information for patients in NHS App appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/gpn-views-sought-on-additional-test-results-information-for-patients-in-nhs-app/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/gpn-views-sought-on-additional-test-results-information-for-patients-in-nhs-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wanted to challenge myself, so I went into general practice nursing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) Katie Harmer-Brown was seeking a new challenge and to expand her scope of practice when she started working in general practice four years ago. Here she reflects on her career &ndash; spanning community and hospital care, through to general practice &ndash; and spotlights the unique skills required as an ANP who...Read moreThe post &lsquo;I wanted to challenge myself, so I went into general practice nursing&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/i-wanted-to-challenge-myself-so-i-went-into-general-practice-nursing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/i-wanted-to-challenge-myself-so-i-went-into-general-practice-nursing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s ULEZ linked to better lung growth in children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The introduction of London&rsquo;s ultra-low-emission zone (ULEZ) brought about air quality changes that were strongly associated with improvements in children&rsquo;s lung health and function, a new study has found. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the five-year study suggests that improvements in air quality following restrictions on high-polluting vehicles in the capital city helped restore...Read moreThe post London&rsquo;s ULEZ linked to better lung growth in children appeared first o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/londons-ulez-linked-to-better-lung-growth-in-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/londons-ulez-linked-to-better-lung-growth-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients with certain hip replacement to be invited for clinical review after risk identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS trusts are being urged to invite patients with a certain cobalt-chrome modular neck hip replacement for a clinical review after an increased risk of wear and corrosion was identified. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) states that, although most patients are &lsquo;unlikely to develop serious problems&rsquo;, some patients with the replacement may...Read moreThe post Patients with certain hip replacement to be invited for clinical review after risk identified appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-with-certain-hip-replacement-to-be-invited-for-clinical-review-after-risk-identified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-with-certain-hip-replacement-to-be-invited-for-clinical-review-after-risk-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research project to investigate when and why nurses leave NMC register]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has been granted for research project which aims to investigate when and why nurses and midwives leave the profession early. The project will be led by registered nurse Cidalia Eusebio, who is also a research fellow at London South Bank University, and is funded by Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK). It will be...Read moreThe post Research project to investigate when and why nurses leave NMC register appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-project-to-investigate-when-and-why-nurses-leave-nmc-register/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-project-to-investigate-when-and-why-nurses-leave-nmc-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHSE sets out how to record vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[General practice guidance for seasonal vaccinations has been updated following the addition of people experiencing homelessness in this year&rsquo;s national flu jab programme. NHS England&rsquo;s guidance has added people experiencing homelessness aged 16 and over as a risk group eligible for vaccination and offers clarification on how to record vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness. It...Read moreThe post NHSE sets out how to record vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhse-sets-out-how-to-record-vaccinations-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhse-sets-out-how-to-record-vaccinations-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communicating cardiovascular risk – how can nurses explain risk to patients effectively?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular nurse specialist Michaela Nuttall explains the benefits and limitations of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk scores and offers advice on how nurses can best use them to explain a patient&rsquo;s risk effectively Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment using a validated risk tool does not predict a patient&rsquo;s future risk with 100% certainty. It brings together...Read moreThe post Communicating cardiovascular risk &ndash; how can nurses explain risk to patients effectively]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/communicating-cardiovascular-risk-how-can-nurses-explain-risk-to-patients-effectively/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/communicating-cardiovascular-risk-how-can-nurses-explain-risk-to-patients-effectively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing graduates ‘blocked’ from entry-level jobs, says RCN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nursing graduates are being &lsquo;blocked&rsquo; from entering the profession because of &lsquo;unsuitable&rsquo; entry-level job requirements, according to a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) committee. Members of the RCN students committee have reported that some graduates from 2024 have still not found employment because of a fall in available entry-level jobs and because many Band 5...Read moreThe post Nursing graduates &lsquo;blocked&rsquo; from entry-level jobs, says RCN appeared first on Nu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-graduates-blocked-from-entry-level-jobs-says-rcn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-graduates-blocked-from-entry-level-jobs-says-rcn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC tech upgrades hope to improve FtP ‘accessibility and timeliness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hopes that new technology upgrades used in fitness to practise (FtP) hearings will &lsquo;improve accessibility&rsquo; and speed-up proceedings. All 18 hearing rooms across the regulator&rsquo;s sites in London and Edinburgh have been &lsquo;modernised&rsquo; to help support the running of physical and virtual FtP hearings. The upgrades, which have been...Read moreThe post NMC tech upgrades hope to improve FtP &lsquo;accessibility and timeliness&rsquo; app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-tech-upgrades-hope-to-improve-ftp-accessibility-and-timeliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-tech-upgrades-hope-to-improve-ftp-accessibility-and-timeliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing in Practice North event returns to Liverpool this November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing in Practice North event is set to return to Liverpool this November, offering primary care and community nurses a day focused on the latest developments, practical insights and issues shaping nursing today. The free-to-attend event is being held on Wednesday 25 November at the Exhibition Centre at Liverpool Experience Campus, where nurses can...Read moreThe post Nursing in Practice North event returns to Liverpool this November appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-in-practice-north-event-returns-to-liverpool-this-november/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nursing-in-practice-north-event-returns-to-liverpool-this-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Menopause Society appoints nurse as director of clinical practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Menopause Society (BMS) has appointed Kathy Abernethy as director of clinical practice &ndash; a new role within the society. A nurse by background, Ms Abernethy is a founding member of the BMS, having joined its first council in 1990. She has since served as chair and is a current trustee. She has also...Read moreThe post British Menopause Society appoints nurse as director of clinical practice appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/british-menopause-society-appoints-nurse-as-director-of-clinical-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/british-menopause-society-appoints-nurse-as-director-of-clinical-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of nurse-led services in small Welsh town uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultation has been launched over the future of nurse-led services operating from a local branch surgery in Wales amid issues over where the care will be delivered from. The nurse-led branch surgery at Shalom House in St Davids was set up in November 2024, operating on weekday mornings and providing clinics mostly focused on...Read moreThe post Future of nurse-led services in small Welsh town uncertain appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/future-of-nurse-led-services-in-small-welsh-town-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/future-of-nurse-led-services-in-small-welsh-town-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of women to be offered self-testing kits against cervical cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-testing HPV kits are to be rolled out to almost four million women who have not attended cervical screening appointments from today, NHS England (NHSE) has announced. It is hoped that the launch of the at-home tests will encourage more women to complete the screening to detect HPV, which can increase the risk of cervical...Read moreThe post Millions of women to be offered self-testing kits against cervical cancer appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-women-to-be-offered-self-testing-kits-against-cervical-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-women-to-be-offered-self-testing-kits-against-cervical-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unison urges government not to weaken worker protection proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government must not water down proposed protections for health and care workers on zero-hours and similar contracts, Unison has warned. The union said ministers must resist pressure from employers seeking to weaken proposed rights, including guaranteed hours and payments when shifts are cancelled at short notice. A consultation on the reforms opened on 2...Read moreThe post Unison urges government not to weaken worker protection proposals appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unison-urges-government-not-to-weaken-worker-protection-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unison-urges-government-not-to-weaken-worker-protection-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised as NMC fitness to practise caseload tops 7,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council&rsquo;s (NMC) fitness to practise (FtP) caseload has exceeded 7,000 cases &ndash; its highest level in recent years, according to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for Health and Social Care &ndash; a situation described by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) as &lsquo;deeply concerning&rsquo;. According to the minutes of a meeting...Read moreThe post Concerns raised as NMC fitness to practise caseload tops 7,000 appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concerns-raised-as-nmc-fitness-to-practise-caseload-tops-7000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concerns-raised-as-nmc-fitness-to-practise-caseload-tops-7000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public ‘not considering safety checks’ when booking private Botox or scans]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in four (26.5%) people are not considering safety checks and even less say they are using a &lsquo;verified&rsquo; source when booking non-surgical aesthetic treatments, therapy or a private ultrasound, research has shown. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) commissioned new research into how much time and research consumers put in when booking appointments such as...Read moreThe post Public &lsquo;not considering safety checks&rsquo; when booking private Botox or scans appeared first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/public-not-considering-safety-checks-when-booking-private-botox-or-scans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/public-not-considering-safety-checks-when-booking-private-botox-or-scans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCM ‘strongly against’ nurse-first routes into midwifery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has expressed its opposition to &lsquo;nurse-first&rsquo; routes into midwifery &ndash; outlining risks to student access and costs and the need for &lsquo;nurses to stay in nursing&rsquo; for the benefit of the healthcare system. The midwifery union has urged the government, health services, regulators, education commissioners and the Nursing and...Read moreThe post RCM &lsquo;strongly against&rsquo; nurse-first routes into midwifery appeared first on Nursing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcm-strongly-against-nurse-first-routes-into-midwifery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rcm-strongly-against-nurse-first-routes-into-midwifery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions ‘refuse’ to engage in government health visitor project amid strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health unions are refusing to engage in a Welsh Government programme focused on health visiting services amid an ongoing dispute over job descriptions. Health visitors from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board have been striking since February over claims that health visitors have been incorrectly paid at a Band 6 rate, when their...Read moreThe post Unions &lsquo;refuse&rsquo; to engage in government health visitor project amid strikes appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unions-refuse-to-engage-in-government-health-visitor-project-amid-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unions-refuse-to-engage-in-government-health-visitor-project-amid-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story of pioneering Welsh nurse remembered on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of a pioneering Welsh nurse who is also remembered for defying Florence Nightingale has been brought to the stage. Betsi Cadwaladr was 65 when she nursed alongside Ms Nightingale during the Crimean War. Now, Her Story Theatre Company, based in Newport, is bringing her story to life by performing the show, called Betsi,...Read moreThe post Story of pioneering Welsh nurse remembered on stage appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/story-of-pioneering-welsh-nurse-remembered-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/story-of-pioneering-welsh-nurse-remembered-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine bites and stings: recognition and treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rising numbers take to open-water swimming, including sea swimming, in the UK amid ongoing heatwaves, Dr Alex Kew, who leads the bites and stings service at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offers guidance on first aid and follow-up care for jellyfish, weever fish, sea urchin and stingray...Read moreThe post Marine bites and stings: recognition and treatment appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/marine-bites-and-stings-recognition-and-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/marine-bites-and-stings-recognition-and-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause and sexual health updates to feature at Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for&nbsp;Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026&nbsp;is now live&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;with a full day of CPD-accredited education designed for&nbsp;nurses working across primary care and community settings.&nbsp; View the agenda, explore the full programme and register for your free place today at our event held on 30 September in Glasgow.&nbsp; Among this year&rsquo;s sessions are two practical updates...Read moreThe post Menopause and sexual health updates to feature at&nbsp;Nursing in Prac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menopause-and-sexual-health-updates-to-feature-atnursing-in-practice-scotland-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menopause-and-sexual-health-updates-to-feature-atnursing-in-practice-scotland-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Northern Ireland health minister announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new health minister for Ireland has been announced following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt this week. Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) member of the Northern Ireland legislative assembly (MLA) Robbie Butler was appointed to the health minister position on Thursday (20 August). On his first day in post, Mr Butler, who is the former deputy...Read moreThe post New Northern Ireland health minister announced appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-northern-ireland-health-minister-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-northern-ireland-health-minister-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses’ jobs at risk from older people’s care unit closure, union warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses and healthcare assistants face redundancy or transfer following a decision to close Bridlington Care Unit (BCU) in Yorkshire, the union Unite has warned. The board of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has backed the permanent closure of the elderly care unit in a move towards community-based care for patients who no...Read moreThe post Nurses&rsquo; jobs at risk from older people&rsquo;s care unit closure, union warns appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-jobs-at-risk-from-older-peoples-care-unit-closure-union-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-jobs-at-risk-from-older-peoples-care-unit-closure-union-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses and families urged to speak out over children’s nursing shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare staff and families are being urged to respond to plans to overhaul children&rsquo;s health services in Suffolk amid union warnings that specialist&nbsp;nursing&nbsp;support for vulnerable young people and parents is at risk.&nbsp; Unison has called on residents and staff to make their views known as&nbsp;Suffolk County Council consults on a redesign of its Healthy Child...Read moreThe post Nurses and families urged to speak out over children&rsquo;s nursing shake-up appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-and-families-urged-to-speak-out-over-childrens-nursing-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-and-families-urged-to-speak-out-over-childrens-nursing-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh call to scrap immigration changes as care workforce ‘plunges’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union Unison has made a new appeal to the Home Office to reverse proposed visa changes amid concerns it will cause &lsquo;irreparable damage&rsquo; to the care workforce. It comes after latest data analysed by the union shows the number of new international recruits hired into care jobs &lsquo;plunged&rsquo; from 105,000 in 2023/24 to 30,000...Read moreThe post Fresh call to scrap immigration changes as care workforce &lsquo;plunges&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fresh-call-to-scrap-immigration-changes-as-care-workforce-plunges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fresh-call-to-scrap-immigration-changes-as-care-workforce-plunges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopausal hormone therapy associated with lower dementia risk, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women on menopausal hormone therapy are at a reduced risk of developing dementia, a new study has suggested. The authors stressed that while the research did not show that hormone therapy prevents dementia, it found that women using oestrogen-only hormone therapy had fewer biological signs associated with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease. The observational study also found that...Read moreThe post Menopausal hormone therapy associated with lower dementia risk, study suggests appeared first on Nursing i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menopausal-hormone-therapy-associated-with-lower-dementia-risk-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/menopausal-hormone-therapy-associated-with-lower-dementia-risk-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better investment and workforce data needed in general practice nursing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government has been urged to use its upcoming budget review to prioritise investment in primary care and general practice nursing. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland said more funding for the profession and improved data collection on the general practice nursing workforce was needed to help tackle pressures in primary care....Read moreThe post Better investment and workforce data needed in general practice nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-investment-and-workforce-data-needed-in-general-practice-nursing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-investment-and-workforce-data-needed-in-general-practice-nursing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical quiz: Providing pre-travel health advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pre-travel health consultations can raise complex questions, particularly in patients who are pregnant, immunocompromised, travelling at short notice or visiting friends and relatives in countries where infectious diseases are endemic. Nurses working in general practice and the community need to be able to assess individual risks, give clear and up-to-date advice, and recognise when vaccination...Read moreThe post Clinical quiz: Providing pre-travel health advice appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-providing-pre-travel-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-quiz-providing-pre-travel-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NICE recommends weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes in final draft guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of adults with type 2 diabetes could be offered a once-weekly insulin injection under new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE has recommended insulin efsitora alfa, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, which could cut the number of injections for people currently...Read moreThe post NICE recommends weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes in final draft guidance appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nice-recommends-weekly-insulin-jab-for-type-2-diabetes-in-final-draft-guidance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nice-recommends-weekly-insulin-jab-for-type-2-diabetes-in-final-draft-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern for nursing in Northern Ireland as health minister resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has raised concerns over the resignation of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s health minister and has vowed to ensure that delivering a pay award for the profession will remain a key priority for his successor. Mike Nesbitt announced his resignation this week, crediting a disagreement with Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Jon...Read moreThe post Concern for nursing in Northern Ireland as health minister resigns appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concern-for-nursing-in-northern-ireland-as-health-minister-resigns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/concern-for-nursing-in-northern-ireland-as-health-minister-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Sex ratios at birth in the UK: 2019 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of male to female birth ratios in the UK for the period 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-sex-ratios-at-birth-in-the-uk-2019-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-sex-ratios-at-birth-in-the-uk-2019-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Sex ratios at birth in the UK: 2018 to 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of male to female birth ratios in the UK for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-sex-ratios-at-birth-in-the-uk-2018-to-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-sex-ratios-at-birth-in-the-uk-2018-to-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to August 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-august-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-august-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice nurses urged to help shape protection of ‘nurse’ title efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurses working in GP practices and other community settings have been urged to have their say in the government&rsquo;s consultation on protecting the title of the &lsquo;nurse&rsquo;. Chief executive of the Queen&rsquo;s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) said community nursing has &lsquo;historically been underrepresented in national policy making&rsquo; and that decisions about the profession are...Read moreThe post Practice nurses urged to help shape protection of &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; titl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practice-nurses-urged-to-help-shape-protection-of-nurse-title-efforts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/practice-nurses-urged-to-help-shape-protection-of-nurse-title-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to November 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-november-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-november-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Children’s public health nursing: workforce and activity, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on healthy child programme activity, school nursing services and associated workforces in England in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-childrens-public-health-nursing-workforce-and-activity-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-childrens-public-health-nursing-workforce-and-activity-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: QICN chief pledges to ‘keep pushing’ for practice nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with Nursing in Practice, Queen&rsquo;s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) chief executive Steph Lawrence reflects on her first year in post. While exploring the challenges facing the profession &ndash; especially those in general practice &ndash; and diving into her priorities for the future, she emphasises the need for better recognition and...Read moreThe post Interview: QICN chief pledges to &lsquo;keep pushing&rsquo; for practice nurses appeared first on Nursing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/interview-qicn-chief-pledges-to-keep-pushing-for-practice-nurses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/interview-qicn-chief-pledges-to-keep-pushing-for-practice-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses on frontline of Ebola outbreak ‘still waiting to be paid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is demanding that immediate action is taken to &lsquo;pay and protect&rsquo; nurses responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Nurses and health workers have been on the frontline of the response since the outset of the outbreak earlier this year, but according to...Read moreThe post Nurses on frontline of Ebola outbreak &lsquo;still waiting to be paid&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-on-frontline-of-ebola-outbreak-still-waiting-to-be-paid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-on-frontline-of-ebola-outbreak-still-waiting-to-be-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccinations and immunisation online event returns this September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our free vaccinations and immunisation online event returns on 24 September &ndash; with a brand-new agenda, new speakers and updated topics focused on the 2026 flu season. Attendees can also earn up to 5.3 CPD hours across the event, which is brought to you by Nursing in Practice 365 and Pulse 365. The event is...Read moreThe post Vaccinations and immunisation online event returns this September appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/vaccinations-and-immunisation-online-event-returns-this-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/vaccinations-and-immunisation-online-event-returns-this-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anaphylaxis – what nurses in primary care need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANP and allergy nurse specialist Katherine Knight explains current understanding of anaphylaxis and what nurses in general practice and the community need to know regarding its prevention and management. Read the full CPD module on Nursing in Practice 365 today. Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that is characterised by the sudden onset and...Read moreThe post Anaphylaxis &ndash; what nurses in primary care need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/anaphylaxis-what-nurses-in-primary-care-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/anaphylaxis-what-nurses-in-primary-care-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling sunscreen misinformation: six myths debunked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuelled by social media and artificial-intelligence-generated content, medical misinformation is now spreading faster than ever. With myths about sunscreen continuing to circulate online, health professionals have a crucial role to play in cutting through the noise with clear, evidence-based advice. As the amber heat health alert is now in effect across most of England, Thorrun...Read moreThe post Tackling sunscreen misinformation: six myths debunked appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tackling-sunscreen-misinformation-six-myths-debunked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tackling-sunscreen-misinformation-six-myths-debunked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSV vaccination programme sees newborn ICU admissions ‘halved’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of newborns admitted to intensive care with respiratory syncytial virus&nbsp;(RSV) has halved in England since the introduction of the maternal vaccine programme, new data has suggested. A report published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today demonstrates the annual impact of the NHS RSV maternal vaccination programme for the first time. It...Read moreThe post RSV vaccination programme sees newborn ICU admissions &lsquo;halved&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rsv-vaccination-programme-sees-newborn-icu-admissions-halved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/rsv-vaccination-programme-sees-newborn-icu-admissions-halved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuse: how to recognise signs in primary care settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many people experiencing domestic abuse, primary care presents one of the few opportunities for contact with a professional outside of the home &ndash; making community and practice staff often the first, and sometimes only, people in a position to recognise what&rsquo;s happening and offer help. Tracey Bleakley, interim chief executive officer at SafeLives, outlines...Read moreThe post Domestic abuse: how to recognise signs in primary care settings appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/domestic-abuse-how-to-recognise-signs-in-primary-care-settings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/domestic-abuse-how-to-recognise-signs-in-primary-care-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-level results day sees fresh call to ‘grow supply’ of future nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action must be taken to ensure a &lsquo;stable and growing supply&rsquo; of future nurses as latest figures show the number of those accepted onto nursing programmes in England and Wales has fallen, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has today &ndash; on A-level results day &ndash;...Read moreThe post A-level results day sees fresh call to &lsquo;grow supply&rsquo; of future nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/a-level-results-day-sees-fresh-call-to-grow-supply-of-future-nurses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/a-level-results-day-sees-fresh-call-to-grow-supply-of-future-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses collapsing and admitted to hospital due to hot workplaces, warns RCN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nursing staff are reportedly collapsing at work and dreading their shifts because of extreme heat, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. This week a GP surgery has temporarily closed its doors over concerns for staff and patient safety amid soaring temperatures above 30&deg;C. And today, a new report from the RCN has revealed...Read moreThe post Nurses collapsing and admitted to hospital due to hot workplaces, warns RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-collapsing-and-admitted-to-hospital-due-to-hot-workplaces-warns-rcn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-collapsing-and-admitted-to-hospital-due-to-hot-workplaces-warns-rcn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Stockpiles of medical products held by DHSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on the medical stockpiles held by the department, and other arrangements that help ensure supplies are available during public health emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-stockpiles-of-medical-products-held-by-dhsc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-stockpiles-of-medical-products-held-by-dhsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco, vaping and nicotine products: fixed penalty notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about changes to fixed penalty notices for offences related to tobacco, vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-vaping-and-nicotine-products-fixed-penalty-notices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-vaping-and-nicotine-products-fixed-penalty-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco and vaping product vending machine ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vaping-product-vending-machine-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vaping-product-vending-machine-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling vaping and nicotine products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/selling-vaping-and-nicotine-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/selling-vaping-and-nicotine-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/selling-tobacco-herbal-smoking-products-and-cigarette-papers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/selling-tobacco-herbal-smoking-products-and-cigarette-papers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fridge-free vaccine trial shows ‘encouraging results’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clinical trial testing a fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine has shown &lsquo;encouraging&rsquo; early results and has progressed to the next stage, the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) has confirmed. The phase I study, which completed in March, shows the SPVX02 vaccine remains effective without refrigeration even after long-term storage at 30&deg;C...Read moreThe post Fridge-free vaccine trial shows &lsquo;encouraging results&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fridge-free-vaccine-trial-shows-encouraging-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fridge-free-vaccine-trial-shows-encouraging-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UKHSA anticipates continued rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&nbsp;Health Security Agency (UKHSA) anticipates a further rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel after 67 cases have been reported in returning travellers in the UK. Travellers are being urged to maintain good food and water hygiene to reduce risk of infection when travelling abroad after a sharp rise in cases. Some 30...Read moreThe post UKHSA anticipates continued rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ukhsa-anticipates-continued-rise-in-cyclospora-infections-linked-to-mexico-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ukhsa-anticipates-continued-rise-in-cyclospora-infections-linked-to-mexico-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major expansion of community mental health support across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[£343m plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and Social Care Secretary announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients during a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-with-motor-neurone-disease-set-for-fast-tracked-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-with-motor-neurone-disease-set-for-fast-tracked-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Ensuring the efficient supply and distribution of medicines to patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and procurers in maintaining the supply of medicines and minimising the risk of shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-ensuring-the-efficient-supply-and-distribution-of-medicines-to-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-ensuring-the-efficient-supply-and-distribution-of-medicines-to-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health minister Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson sets out the latest moves from government on protecting the title &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; in legislation. She argues that the protection is about recognising the professionalism of those who use it properly, as well as the confidence the public places in them When a patient hears someone introduce themselves as...Read moreThe post &lsquo;When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means&rsquo; appeared first on Nursing in P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/when-someone-says-they-are-a-nurse-patients-should-be-able-to-trust-what-that-means/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/when-someone-says-they-are-a-nurse-patients-should-be-able-to-trust-what-that-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses need ‘urgent’ guidance on definition of sex ruling, says RCN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called on the government to publish specific guidance for nurses following the Supreme Court&rsquo;s judgment on the legal definition of sex, as guidelines for other sectors come into force today. The union said that following the judgment last year &ndash; which ruled the definition of sex in the...Read moreThe post Nurses need &lsquo;urgent&rsquo; guidance on definition of sex ruling, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-need-urgent-guidance-on-definition-of-sex-ruling-says-rcn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-need-urgent-guidance-on-definition-of-sex-ruling-says-rcn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Medicine supply disruption statistics, UK: background and methodology]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the twice-yearly statistics on medicine supply disruption in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-medicine-supply-disruption-statistics-uk-background-and-methodology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-medicine-supply-disruption-statistics-uk-background-and-methodology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting the ‘nurse’ title: what the government wants to know and why]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the government&rsquo;s recent launch of a call for evidence on protecting the &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; title in law, Nursing in Practice&rsquo;s Gee Harland explores the campaign behind the legislation, the scope of what ministers are trying to find out, the nursing reaction and next steps. What currently is and is not protected under law? There are...Read moreThe post Protecting the &lsquo;nurse&rsquo; title: what the government wants to know and why appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/protecting-the-nurse-title-what-the-government-wants-to-know-and-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/protecting-the-nurse-title-what-the-government-wants-to-know-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor sleep and fatigue ‘remained common’ after Covid lockdown, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep disturbance and fatigue seen during the Covid pandemic lockdown remained &lsquo;widespread&rsquo; even after restrictions ended, a new study has shown. Researchers suggested &lsquo;clinical intervention is likely to be needed&rsquo; &ndash; including &lsquo;routine assessment&rsquo; &ndash; to help improve sleep quality for those affected. The research, led by King&rsquo;s College London and Flinders University, suggested poor...Read moreThe post Poor sleep and fatigue &lsquo;remained comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/poor-sleep-and-fatigue-remained-common-after-covid-lockdown-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/poor-sleep-and-fatigue-remained-common-after-covid-lockdown-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning against proposals to extend midwifery programmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to extend midwifery programmes by an extra year risk placing an &lsquo;unacceptable financial burden&rsquo; on students, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned. The union has responded to a now closed Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) consultation on proposals to change education standards, including that pre-registration midwifery programmes be extended from three to...Read moreThe post Warning against proposals to extend midwifery programmes appeared first on Nursing in Pra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/warning-against-proposals-to-extend-midwifery-programmes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/warning-against-proposals-to-extend-midwifery-programmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning disability nurse workforce declines again, NMC data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of registered learning disability nurses and specialist community nurses on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register has fallen over the last year, new data has revealed. Statistics published by the regulator last week showed there are now just 16,763 learning disability nurses on the register as of March 2026 &ndash; marking a...Read moreThe post Learning disability nurse workforce declines again, NMC data shows appeared first on Nursing in Practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/learning-disability-nurse-workforce-declines-again-nmc-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/learning-disability-nurse-workforce-declines-again-nmc-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses welcome call for dedicated children’s vaping cessation service]]></title><description><![CDATA[With concerns around the current state of children&rsquo;s health &ndash; especially in relation to vaping and smoking, and asthma &ndash; documented in a recent report, Nursing in Practice has spoken with leading nurses about the changes needed to better support children and young people&rsquo;s respiratory health. Nurses have welcomed calls for properly funded vaping cessation...Read moreThe post Nurses welcome call for dedicated children&rsquo;s vaping cessation service appeared first on Nurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-welcome-call-for-dedicated-childrens-vaping-cessation-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-welcome-call-for-dedicated-childrens-vaping-cessation-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NMC warned education proposals could ‘narrow the gap’ between nurses and nursing associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals to cut practice learning hours for nursing students &ndash; while leaving nursing associate programme hours unchanged &ndash; could &lsquo;narrow the gap&rsquo; between the two roles, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. In its response to a now closed Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) consultation, the RCN said the move could &lsquo;weaken recognition&rsquo;...Read moreThe post NMC warned education proposals could &lsquo;narrow the gap&rsquo; between nurses and nursing ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-warned-education-proposals-could-narrow-the-gap-between-nurses-and-nursing-associates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nmc-warned-education-proposals-could-narrow-the-gap-between-nurses-and-nursing-associates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent work to take place to protect bereaved families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-takes-action-to-crack-down-on-rogue-funeral-operators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-takes-action-to-crack-down-on-rogue-funeral-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: 2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minutes of a meeting held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-12-august-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-12-august-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Measures from the adult social care outcomes framework, England: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings from ASCOF, which measures how well care services achieve outcomes including quality of life and whether long-term support needs are being met.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-measures-from-the-adult-social-care-outcomes-framework-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-measures-from-the-adult-social-care-outcomes-framework-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Safeguarding adults, England: 2025 to 2026 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on adult safeguarding concerns that were raised and where enquiries took place during 2025 to 2026 in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-safeguarding-adults-england-2025-to-2026-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-safeguarding-adults-england-2025-to-2026-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Deferred payment agreements, England: 2025 to 2026 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the deferred payment agreements (DPAs) that local authorities have arranged with clients to help with the payment of the costs of their care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deferred-payment-agreements-england-2025-to-2026-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deferred-payment-agreements-england-2025-to-2026-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care survey, England: 2025 to 2026 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the outcomes and experiences of people aged 18 and over in receipt of long-term adult social care services in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-survey-england-2025-to-2026-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-survey-england-2025-to-2026-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Care continuity between midwifery and health visiting services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The importance of continuity between midwifery and health visiting servicesin England, and how this helps families receive safe, high-quality perinatal care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-care-continuity-between-midwifery-and-health-visiting-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-care-continuity-between-midwifery-and-health-visiting-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: National partnership agreement on asylum seeker health in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national partnership agreement on meeting the health and wellbeing needs for people<br />
seeking asylum in England from 2025 to 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-partnership-agreement-on-asylum-seeker-health-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-partnership-agreement-on-asylum-seeker-health-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS AND INDUSTRY JOIN FORCES ON NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS trusts and construction partners have signed agreements to deliver next phase of New Hospital Programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-and-industry-join-forces-on-next-generation-of-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-and-industry-join-forces-on-next-generation-of-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using the professional title ‘nurse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear your views on which roles or people should be allowed to use the word ‘nurse’ in their title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-the-professional-title-nurse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-the-professional-title-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Survey of adult carers in England: 2025 to 2026 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the opinions and experiences of unpaid carers aged 18 and over on topics that are indicative of a balanced life alongside their unpaid caring role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-survey-of-adult-carers-in-england-2025-to-2026-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-survey-of-adult-carers-in-england-2025-to-2026-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Learning Support Fund 10th edition: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for academic authorities and students on pre-registration healthcare programmes in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-learning-support-fund-10th-edition-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-learning-support-fund-10th-edition-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC counter-fraud strategy: 2026 to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care plans to prevent fraud, bribery and corruption in its activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-counter-fraud-strategy-2026-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-counter-fraud-strategy-2026-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£4.5million to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mothers and babies in focus as £4.5million funding rolled out to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/45million-to-improve-berkshire-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/45million-to-improve-berkshire-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£4.5 million to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mothers and babies in focus as £4.5 million funding rolled out to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/45-million-to-improve-berkshire-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/45-million-to-improve-berkshire-maternity-and-neonatal-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-bursary-scheme-rules-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-bursary-scheme-rules-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC annual statement on research integrity: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) annual statement on the actions it has taken to comply with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-annual-statement-on-research-integrity-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-annual-statement-on-research-integrity-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, England: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in local authorities, including the profile of people for whom a DoLS application was received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/childrens-health-further-protected-with-energy-drinks-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/childrens-health-further-protected-with-energy-drinks-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Ofsted and Care Quality Commission: shared principles for local government reorganisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shared principles that will guide Ofsted and Care Quality Commission’s approaches to inspections, assessments and other activity during local government reorganisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-ofsted-and-care-quality-commission-shared-principles-for-local-government-reorganisation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-ofsted-and-care-quality-commission-shared-principles-for-local-government-reorganisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: JCVI statement on meningococcal B vaccination in older children and young adults, 16 July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement setting out the recommendation from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on meningococcal capsular group B (MenB) adolescent vaccination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-jcvi-statement-on-meningococcal-b-vaccination-in-older-children-and-young-adults-16-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-jcvi-statement-on-meningococcal-b-vaccination-in-older-children-and-young-adults-16-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Flu vaccines 2027 to 2028: JCVI advice, 16 July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2027 to 2028 influenza season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2027-to-2028-jcvi-advice-16-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2027-to-2028-jcvi-advice-16-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2027 to 2028 influenza season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2026-to-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2026-to-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2027: JCVI advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement setting out advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-covid-19-vaccination-in-autumn-2027-jcvi-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-covid-19-vaccination-in-autumn-2027-jcvi-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair pay agreement process in adult social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fair-pay-agreement-process-in-adult-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fair-pay-agreement-process-in-adult-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: 2026 to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-human-fertilisation-and-embryology-authority-2026-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-human-fertilisation-and-embryology-authority-2026-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care workers to be represented in Fair Pay Agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care Fair Pay Agreement, representing millions of care workers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/care-workers-to-be-represented-in-fair-pay-agreements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/care-workers-to-be-represented-in-fair-pay-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every baby in England to get life-saving genetic test from birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[All babies in England to be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-baby-in-england-to-get-life-saving-genetic-test-from-birth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-baby-in-england-to-get-life-saving-genetic-test-from-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Senior Salaries Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Senior Salaries Review Body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-senior-salaries-review-body-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-senior-salaries-review-body-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration remit letter: 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: NHS Pay Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-review-body-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-review-body-remit-letter-2027-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: Department of Health and Social Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-british-sign-language-bsl-5-year-plan-department-of-health-and-social-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-british-sign-language-bsl-5-year-plan-department-of-health-and-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government and Joe Wicks support families to stay active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the summer holidays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-and-joe-wicks-support-families-to-stay-active/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-and-joe-wicks-support-families-to-stay-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency: 2026 to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-uk-health-security-agency-2026-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-uk-health-security-agency-2026-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: DHSC equality information: 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report setting out how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has responded to its equality duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-equality-information-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-equality-information-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: MenB vaccination programme: eligible residential further education settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[List of residential further education settings whose students may be eligible for the one-off MenB vaccination programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-menb-vaccination-programme-eligible-residential-further-education-settings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-menb-vaccination-programme-eligible-residential-further-education-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Unpaid carers action plan: recognise, refer, reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[This action plan aims to improve the lives of unpaid carers in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-unpaid-carers-action-plan-recognise-refer-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: SaBTO annual report 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report sets out the work of the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) in 2024 to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-sabto-annual-report-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-sabto-annual-report-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support]]></title><description><![CDATA[First ever cross-Government action plan to support unpaid carers published]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-unpaid-carers-to-get-recognition-and-earlier-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-unpaid-carers-to-get-recognition-and-earlier-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK and the EU Drugs Agency sign a Working Arrangement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government signs a working Arrangement with the EU Drugs Agency to protect public health and reduce drug harms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-uk-and-the-eu-drugs-agency-sign-a-working-arrangement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-uk-and-the-eu-drugs-agency-sign-a-working-arrangement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Patient Safety Commissioner annual report 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patient Safety Commissioner annual report for the financial year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-patient-safety-commissioner-annual-report-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-patient-safety-commissioner-annual-report-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The benefits of physical activity at all stages of life for health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-benefits-of-physical-activity-at-all-stages-of-life-for-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-benefits-of-physical-activity-at-all-stages-of-life-for-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-packaging-appearance-and-display/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-packaging-appearance-and-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standardised packaging for all tobacco products]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call for evidence on standardised packaging for all tobacco products, cigarette papers and herbal smoking products and potentially introducing pack inserts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/standardised-packaging-for-all-tobacco-products/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/standardised-packaging-for-all-tobacco-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UK CMO activity guidelines show every movement counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[pdated UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines find even small amounts of physical activity benefit health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-uk-cmo-activity-guidelines-show-every-movement-counts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-uk-cmo-activity-guidelines-show-every-movement-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers launch crackdown on vapes targeting kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ministers-launch-crackdown-on-vapes-targeting-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ministers-launch-crackdown-on-vapes-targeting-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: pregnancy and after childbirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-pregnancy-and-after-childbirth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-pregnancy-and-after-childbirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: early years (under 5s)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-early-years-under-5s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-early-years-under-5s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: disabled adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled adults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-disabled-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-disabled-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people-5-to-18-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people-5-to-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Physical activity guidelines: adults and older adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-adults-and-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-physical-activity-guidelines-adults-and-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: NHS Resolution annual report and accounts: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual report and accounts from NHS Resolution covering 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-nhs-resolution-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-nhs-resolution-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: Health Research Authority annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report explains what the Health Research Authority (HRA) does, what it achieved and some of the challenges it faced in 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-health-research-authority-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-health-research-authority-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Life Sciences Jobs Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan to ensure the UK life sciences sector has the skilled workforce it needs for future growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-jobs-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-jobs-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-life-sciences-attracts-3bn-investment-creating-jobs-and-faster-patient-treatments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-life-sciences-attracts-3bn-investment-creating-jobs-and-faster-patient-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Life Sciences Sector Plan: One Year On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress report on delivering the Life Sciences Sector Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-sector-plan-one-year-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-sector-plan-one-year-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Life Sciences Sector Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out a vision and an action plan to drive growth, innovation, and better health outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-sector-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-life-sciences-sector-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 10 Year Capital Plan for Health and Social Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details the government’s plan for capital investment to transform healthcare infrastructure over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-capital-plan-for-health-and-social-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-capital-plan-for-health-and-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) economic growth goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals agreed with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to clarify how their actions should support economic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-institute-for-health-and-care-excellence-nice-economic-growth-goals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-institute-for-health-and-care-excellence-nice-economic-growth-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) economic growth goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals agreed with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to clarify how their actions should support economic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency-mhra-economic-growth-goals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency-mhra-economic-growth-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Food Standards Agency (FSA) economic growth goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals agreed with the Food Standards Agency to clarify how their actions should support economic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-food-standards-agency-fsa-economic-growth-goals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-food-standards-agency-fsa-economic-growth-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter to the chair of the Food Standards Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State writes to the chair of the Food Standards Agency to confirm agreed economic growth goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-chair-of-the-food-standards-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-chair-of-the-food-standards-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: New Hospital Programme annual report: financial year 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual update on the government's New Hospital Programme, a major infrastructure initiative to transform hospital design, delivery and operation in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-new-hospital-programme-annual-report-financial-year-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-new-hospital-programme-annual-report-financial-year-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Year Capital Plan to rebuild NHS and bring care closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government announces 10 Year Capital Plan to modernise NHS buildings, upgrade GP surgeries and bring more care closer to patients’ homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/10-year-capital-plan-to-rebuild-nhs-and-bring-care-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/10-year-capital-plan-to-rebuild-nhs-and-bring-care-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New heart disease and strokes plan to saves thousands of lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[National framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-heart-disease-and-strokes-plan-to-saves-thousands-of-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-heart-disease-and-strokes-plan-to-saves-thousands-of-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New heart disease and strokes plan to save thousands of lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[National framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-heart-disease-and-strokes-plan-to-save-thousands-of-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-heart-disease-and-strokes-plan-to-save-thousands-of-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Technical annex: cardiovascular disease modern service framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out supporting evidence to supplement the cardiovascular disease modern service framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-technical-annex-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-technical-annex-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Cardiovascular disease modern service framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out the government’s 10-year strategic vision for the health and care system to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Medicine supply disruption statistics, UK: data to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice-yearly official statistics on medicine supply issue and discontinuation notifications reported to the Department of Health and Social Care by pharmaceutical suppliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-supply-disruption-statistics-uk-data-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-supply-disruption-statistics-uk-data-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS sets first-ever staff standards to tackle racism and violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[New NHS staff standards will make employers accountable for tackling racism, violence and sexual harassment, with results published in league tables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-sets-first-ever-staff-standards-to-tackle-racism-and-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-sets-first-ever-staff-standards-to-tackle-racism-and-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Departmental minute on public dividend capital write-off: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[DHSC minute on the cancellation and transfer of outstanding public dividend capital following the dissolution of one NHS trust in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-departmental-minute-on-public-dividend-capital-write-off-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-departmental-minute-on-public-dividend-capital-write-off-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: NHS staff standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS staff standards set national minimum employment requirements to improve staff experience, outlining employer actions and what staff can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-staff-standards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-staff-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC) is a cross-sector coalition to improve public understanding of air pollution and support action to reduce harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-air-pollution-awareness-coalition-apac/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-air-pollution-awareness-coalition-apac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Keep Britain Working review update: March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the implementation of the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-update-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS patients get faster access to medicines under new pilots]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS patients could access cutting-edge medicines potentially months earlier under a series of pioneering pilots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-get-faster-access-to-medicines-under-new-pilots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-get-faster-access-to-medicines-under-new-pilots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Work-related quality of life of the adult social care workforce in England in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey results from the second wave of the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey, undertaken between August and October 2025 in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-work-related-quality-of-life-of-the-adult-social-care-workforce-in-england-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-work-related-quality-of-life-of-the-adult-social-care-workforce-in-england-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Safeguarding UK human genomic data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance setting clear expectations for how human genomic data is made available to approved users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-uk-human-genomic-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-uk-human-genomic-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: National Child Measurement Programme: information for schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information to help schools support the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme to measure children's height and weight in reception and year 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-national-child-measurement-programme-information-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-national-child-measurement-programme-information-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner to be appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[New commissioner and extra funding announced to make maternity and neonatal care safer, fairer and more consistent across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uks-first-maternity-and-neonatal-commissioner-to-be-appointed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uks-first-maternity-and-neonatal-commissioner-to-be-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BMA vote to accept offer which will see resident doctors benefit from new pay structure and better career progression opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/resident-doctors-agree-deal-with-government-to-end-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/resident-doctors-agree-deal-with-government-to-end-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC evaluation strategy 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This evaluation strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) vision for high-quality evaluation of its policies, programmes and projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evaluation-strategy-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evaluation-strategy-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pioneering-projects-to-transform-obesity-care-backed-by-85-million-from-government-and-industry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pioneering-projects-to-transform-obesity-care-backed-by-85-million-from-government-and-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: business appointment rules advice, January to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-january-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-january-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, January to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, January to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All data on senior officials’ business expenses, external meetings and hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, January to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on ministers’ external meetings and any overseas travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-january-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contact the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use this page to find out how to contact DHSC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/contact-the-department-of-health-and-social-care-dhsc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/contact-the-department-of-health-and-social-care-dhsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/foreign-secretary-announces-support-for-gaza-with-new-child-medical-evacuations-and-assistance-to-palestinians-going-to-top-uk-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/foreign-secretary-announces-support-for-gaza-with-new-child-medical-evacuations-and-assistance-to-palestinians-going-to-top-uk-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martha's Rule extended to all maternity services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landmark patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, rolled out to all maternity settings after review found serious and sustained failures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/marthas-rule-extended-to-all-maternity-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/marthas-rule-extended-to-all-maternity-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Ockenden review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust: final report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings, conclusions and essential actions from the independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-ockenden-review-into-maternity-services-at-nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-final-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-ockenden-review-into-maternity-services-at-nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust-final-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care data collection: September 2025 notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about the mandated national adult social care data returns for the year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-data-collection-september-2025-notice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-data-collection-september-2025-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter to Baroness Casey: progress on adult social care reform recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care updates Baroness Casey of Blackstock on progress against her initial recommendations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-baroness-casey-progress-on-adult-social-care-reform-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-baroness-casey-progress-on-adult-social-care-reform-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Estimated impact of the introduction of the single patient record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Methodology behind the estimated figures for financial and clinical hours saved, and A&amp;E and hospital visits lessened, from introducing the single patient record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-estimated-impact-of-the-introduction-of-the-single-patient-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-estimated-impact-of-the-introduction-of-the-single-patient-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident doctors to vote on government offer to end strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident doctors will vote on an offer that will see see greater opportunities for career progression, better pay and improved working conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/resident-doctors-to-vote-on-government-offer-to-end-strikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/resident-doctors-to-vote-on-government-offer-to-end-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: The Primary Dental Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) (No.3) Directions 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makes changes to the payments made by NHS England to contractors under dental service contracts with effect from 23 June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no3-directions-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no3-directions-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Government offer to resident doctors: June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formal offer to the BMA resident doctors committee to resolve the current dispute with resident doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-government-offer-to-resident-doctors-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-government-offer-to-resident-doctors-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Changes to the definition of deprivation of liberty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update following the Supreme Court judgment on 2 June 2026 clarifying the definition of the deprivation of liberty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-changes-to-the-definition-of-deprivation-of-liberty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-changes-to-the-definition-of-deprivation-of-liberty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Birthday Honours 2026: Ambulance Service list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recipients of the King's Ambulance Service Medal 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-birthday-honours-2026-ambulance-service-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-birthday-honours-2026-ambulance-service-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to March 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-march-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-march-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Directions: previous directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[These previous directions, published for public reference, were for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and relate to APMS contracts in general practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-alternative-provider-medical-services-apms-directions-previous-directions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-alternative-provider-medical-services-apms-directions-previous-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: MenB vaccination: eligible residential further education settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[List of eligible further education settings where first-time students under 25 are able to receive the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-menb-vaccination-eligible-residential-further-education-settings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-menb-vaccination-eligible-residential-further-education-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cycling-and-walking-boom-with-45-billion-for-thousands-of-new-routes-and-safer-crossings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cycling-and-walking-boom-with-45-billion-for-thousands-of-new-routes-and-safer-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of young people to be offered two-dose MenB vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-dose MenB vaccine to be offered to young people ahead of the autumn as part of a one-off vaccination programme in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-young-people-to-be-offered-two-dose-menb-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-young-people-to-be-offered-two-dose-menb-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of young people to be offered 2-dose MenB vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-dose MenB vaccine to be offered to young people ahead of the autumn as part of a one-off vaccination programme in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-young-people-to-be-offered-2-dose-menb-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-young-people-to-be-offered-2-dose-menb-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS reform, technology and the future of health and social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health and Social Care Secretary gave the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 conference in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-reform-technology-and-the-future-of-health-and-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-reform-technology-and-the-future-of-health-and-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health and Social Care Secretary speech at NHS ConfedExpo 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health and Social Care Secretary delivered the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo conference on June 11 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-at-nhs-confedexpo-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-at-nhs-confedexpo-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Value based procurement for medical technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provides a standard framework for NHS procurement professionals to assess non-financial value when buying medical technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-value-based-procurement-for-medical-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-value-based-procurement-for-medical-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will offer flu vaccination to those experiencing homelessness beginning in Autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/free-flu-jabs-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/free-flu-jabs-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government invests in AI technologies to modernise the NHS and reduce waiting times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ai-to-speed-up-cancer-diagnosis-for-millions-of-nhs-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ai-to-speed-up-cancer-diagnosis-for-millions-of-nhs-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Looking into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report explains the progress of a review about mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-looking-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-looking-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is on track to meet its manifesto promise that every school and college will have access to mental health support teams by the end of 2029]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/record-numbers-of-children-with-mental-health-support-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/record-numbers-of-children-with-mental-health-support-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unpaid-carers-and-parents-of-seriously-ill-children-could-get-new-rights-under-government-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unpaid-carers-and-parents-of-seriously-ill-children-could-get-new-rights-under-government-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions to get faster eye care on the high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government invests £20million to digitise referrals from the high street directly and digitally into NHS hospital eye services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-to-get-faster-eye-care-on-the-high-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-to-get-faster-eye-care-on-the-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embedding co-design and participation in early years services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policy Lab worked with the Department of Health and Social Care to develop a co-design toolkit enabling parents and carers to shape early years services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/embedding-co-design-and-participation-in-early-years-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/embedding-co-design-and-participation-in-early-years-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New guidance on screen use for children aged 5–16 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-ever government guidance on healthy screen use for children aged 5–16 .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/newguidance-on-screen-use-for-children-aged-516/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/newguidance-on-screen-use-for-children-aged-516/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Skin cancer risks from sunbed use and their control]]></title><description><![CDATA[COMARE’s 21st report reviews scientific evidence on skin cancer risks and other health effects from sunbed use and considers options for control of their use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-skin-cancer-risks-from-sunbed-use-and-their-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-skin-cancer-risks-from-sunbed-use-and-their-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Housing and health in local strategic health planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings from a national review of how housing features in local strategic health planning documents in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-housing-and-health-in-local-strategic-health-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-housing-and-health-in-local-strategic-health-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local areas to begin increasing access to speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists from September 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/local-areas-prepare-new-experts-at-hand-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/local-areas-prepare-new-experts-at-hand-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Government response to the Lord Mann review on antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government response to the Lord Mann review into antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-government-response-to-the-lord-mann-review-on-antisemitism-and-other-forms-of-racism-in-the-nhs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-government-response-to-the-lord-mann-review-on-antisemitism-and-other-forms-of-racism-in-the-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Lord Mann review on antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent review led by Lord John Mann examining how the NHS, including employers and UK health regulators, identify, report and respond to antisemitism and other forms of racism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-lord-mann-review-on-antisemitism-and-other-forms-of-racism-in-the-nhs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-lord-mann-review-on-antisemitism-and-other-forms-of-racism-in-the-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Mann's recommendations to tackle antisemitism accepted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government to act on Lord Mann’s report about tackling racism and antisemitism in NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lord-manns-recommendations-to-tackle-antisemitism-accepted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lord-manns-recommendations-to-tackle-antisemitism-accepted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients set to benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/brand-new-dental-school-places-in-dental-deserts-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/brand-new-dental-school-places-in-dental-deserts-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand new dental school places in “dental deserts”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients set to benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/brand-new-dental-school-places-in-dental-deserts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/brand-new-dental-school-places-in-dental-deserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: DHSC group accounting manual 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandatory annual reports and accounts guidelines for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) group bodies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major expansion of research and treatment for prostate cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government announces over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-expansion-of-research-and-treatment-for-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-expansion-of-research-and-treatment-for-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Prostate cancer screening: equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equality impact assessment of the introduction of targeted screening for prostate cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-prostate-cancer-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-prostate-cancer-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statistics at DHSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statistics-at-dhsc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statistics-at-dhsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agreement between DHSC, NHS England and ABPI to support patient access to medicines, the financial sustainability of the NHS and the UK life sciences sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20,000 fewer A&amp;E visits a year thanks to single patient record]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS modernisation bill will introduce the single patient record, resulting in safer, more co-ordinated care for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/20000-fewer-aampe-visits-a-year-thanks-to-single-patient-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/20000-fewer-aampe-visits-a-year-thanks-to-single-patient-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework: financial year 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter to community pharmacy contractors to set out the detail of the agreed funding arrangements for community pharmacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-community-pharmacy-contractual-framework-financial-year-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-community-pharmacy-contractual-framework-financial-year-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£340 million pharmacy boost brings faster care to the high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will benefit from more services and treatments from their community pharmacy, as part of a new deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/340-million-pharmacy-boost-brings-faster-care-to-the-high-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/340-million-pharmacy-boost-brings-faster-care-to-the-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSK patients to get faster care and help returning to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of patients with painful joint and muscle conditions will receive employment support and treatment to tackle health-related economic inactivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/msk-patients-to-get-faster-care-and-help-returning-to-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/msk-patients-to-get-faster-care-and-help-returning-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new safeguards using powers under the Sunbeds Act in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/strengthening-the-regulation-of-commercial-sunbeds-in-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/strengthening-the-regulation-of-commercial-sunbeds-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age checks to stop children using sunbeds under new laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government to introduce age verifications for sunbeds to protect young people from harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/age-checks-to-stop-children-using-sunbeds-under-new-laws/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/age-checks-to-stop-children-using-sunbeds-under-new-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations from the Senior Salaries Review Body on the remuneration of senior staff in the public sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-senior-salaries-review-body-report-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-senior-salaries-review-body-report-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: CQC annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care Quality Commission (CQC) annual report and accounts for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-cqc-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-cqc-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit Note Reform: call for evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call for evidence to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence – Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report summarises the key findings from the wide range of responses received to the call for evidence on fit note reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC register of board members' interests, 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A register of the private interests declared by DHSC board members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-register-of-board-members-interests-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-register-of-board-members-interests-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: WorkWell Pilots Evaluation Early Implementation Findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report presents the emerging findings from the evaluation of the 15 WorkWell programme pilots, from October 2024 to March 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-workwell-pilots-evaluation-early-implementation-findings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-workwell-pilots-evaluation-early-implementation-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care finance return 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instructions for completing the adult social care finance return(ASCFR) data collection for the year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-finance-return-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-finance-return-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken fit note system to be overhauled ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall ill. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/broken-fit-note-system-to-be-overhauled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/broken-fit-note-system-to-be-overhauled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: summary - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the context behind the upcoming Health Bill including a summary of the main objectives and specific measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-summary-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-summary-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: single patient record - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explains how the Health Bill will enable the creation of a single patient record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-single-patient-record-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-single-patient-record-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: role and functions of the restructured DHSC - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the role and functions of the restructured Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-role-and-functions-of-the-restructured-dhsc-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-role-and-functions-of-the-restructured-dhsc-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: providers - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the proposed changes in the upcoming Health Bill related to providers, including NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts and independent providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-providers-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-providers-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: patient voice - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the proposed legislative changes in the upcoming Health Bill to the way patient and public voice is listened to and acted upon within the health and care system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-patient-voice-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-patient-voice-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: patient safety - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the proposed legislative changes in the upcoming Health Bill to the way patient safety is being strengthened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-patient-safety-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-patient-safety-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: oversight of the health system - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines how the Department of Health and Social Care will set direction and maintain oversight of the health system, once NHS England has been abolished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-oversight-of-the-health-system-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-oversight-of-the-health-system-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines how  integrated care boards (ICBs) will focus on their role as strategic commissioners of local health services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Health Bill: data and digital functions - fact sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the transfer of digital and data functions from NHS England to the Department of Health and Social Care proposed in the upcoming Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-data-and-digital-functions-fact-sheet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-health-bill-data-and-digital-functions-fact-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity Advisor to champion safer care for mothers and babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Advisor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/maternity-advisor-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/maternity-advisor-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity Adviser to champion safer care for mothers and babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Adviser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/maternity-adviser-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/maternity-adviser-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to May 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-may-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-may-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Department of Health and Social Care record of processing activity (RoPA)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record of processing activity lists the personal data being held and processed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-department-of-health-and-social-care-record-of-processing-activity-ropa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-department-of-health-and-social-care-record-of-processing-activity-ropa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better patient care as NHS set to introduce Single Patient Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safer and faster care for patients as NHS set to introduce Single Patient Record and cut bureaucracy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-patient-care-as-nhs-set-to-introduce-single-patient-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-patient-care-as-nhs-set-to-introduce-single-patient-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Informing the mental health strategy for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking practical examples and implementation evidence to inform a mental health strategy for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/informing-the-mental-health-strategy-for-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/informing-the-mental-health-strategy-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to transform Mental Health care with new strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mental Health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-transform-mental-health-care-with-new-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-transform-mental-health-care-with-new-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: structural measures to ICBs and foundation trusts - impact assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to integrated care boards and foundation trusts as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-structural-measures-to-icbs-and-foundation-trusts-impact-assessments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-structural-measures-to-icbs-and-foundation-trusts-impact-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: single patient record and information sharing - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposals on the single patient record and information sharing as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-single-patient-record-and-information-sharing-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-single-patient-record-and-information-sharing-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: abolishing NHS England - impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposal to abolish NHS England as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: transferring HSSIB to CQC - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of transferring the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-transferring-hssib-to-cqc-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-transferring-hssib-to-cqc-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: single patient record - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the single patient record as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-single-patient-record-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-single-patient-record-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: reforming the foundation trust model - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of reforming the foundation trust model as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-reforming-the-foundation-trust-model-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-reforming-the-foundation-trust-model-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: patient safety measures - impact assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to patient safety measures as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-patient-safety-measures-impact-assessments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-patient-safety-measures-impact-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: impact assessments summary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the Health Bill, and summarises how the proposals in the bill will affect integrated care boards and foundation trusts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-impact-assessments-summary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-impact-assessments-summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of empowering integrated care boards (ICBs) as strategic commissioners as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: equality impact assessments summary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the Health Bill and provides an overview of identified impacts across all policies included in the bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-equality-impact-assessments-summary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-equality-impact-assessments-summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: abolishing NHS England  - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the proposal to abolish NHS Englandas part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-nhs-england-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Health Bill: abolishing Healthwatch - equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of abolishing Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch as part of the Health Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-healthwatch-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-health-bill-abolishing-healthwatch-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scope of maternity review confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex families to get answers as maternity review scope confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/scope-ofmaternity-review-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/scope-ofmaternity-review-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scope of maternity review confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex families to get answers as maternity review scope confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/scope-of-maternity-review-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/scope-of-maternity-review-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of ME/CFS patients to benefit from first genomics study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronic fatigue syndrome patients, also known as ME, to benefit from world-first genomics study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-mecfs-patients-to-benefit-from-first-genomics-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/thousands-of-mecfs-patients-to-benefit-from-first-genomics-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: NHS continuing healthcare: giving consent for information-sharing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for individuals giving consent for information on their care and treatment to be shared with a third party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-continuing-healthcare-giving-consent-for-information-sharing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-continuing-healthcare-giving-consent-for-information-sharing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Form: NHS continuing healthcare: consent form for sharing information]]></title><description><![CDATA[A form to be completed by a responsible professional who is obtaining consent for sharing information, with guidance on how to complete it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/form-nhs-continuing-healthcare-consent-form-for-sharing-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/form-nhs-continuing-healthcare-consent-form-for-sharing-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2026 to March 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the funds collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit and funds paid to the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-april-2026-to-march-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-april-2026-to-march-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Commercial procurement pipelines for DHSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasts of potential commercial activity over the next 48 months for the Department of Health and Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-commercial-procurement-pipelines-for-dhsc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-commercial-procurement-pipelines-for-dhsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government funds ambulances after arson attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has confirmed it will provide a grant for new electric ambulances to replace those destroyed in arson attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-funds-ambulances-after-arson-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-funds-ambulances-after-arson-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of State delivers a speech on NHS urgent and emergency care at Royal College of Emergency Medicine's (RCEM) Annual Conference in Birmingham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-gives-address-on-nhs-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-gives-address-on-nhs-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in health service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/key-target-hit-with-8500-extra-mental-health-workers-in-the-nhs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/key-target-hit-with-8500-extra-mental-health-workers-in-the-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-becomes-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Bioscience and health technology sector statistics 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development estimating the size and composition of the life sciences sector in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-bioscience-and-health-technology-sector-statistics-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-bioscience-and-health-technology-sector-statistics-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, January 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-january-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-january-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: terms of reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of reference for Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-ministerial-group-for-digital-inclusion-terms-of-reference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-ministerial-group-for-digital-inclusion-terms-of-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion: meeting summaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summary of minutes of the meetings for the Ministerial Group for Digital Inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-ministerial-group-for-digital-inclusion-meeting-summaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-ministerial-group-for-digital-inclusion-meeting-summaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Government response to the report ‘The First 1000 Days: a renewed focus’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report on improving support for babies, children and their families in the first 1,000 days of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-government-response-to-the-report-the-first-1000-days-a-renewed-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-government-response-to-the-report-the-first-1000-days-a-renewed-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: National Cancer Plan for England (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the government's plan to make cancer care better for people in England by 2035.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-cancer-plan-for-england-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-cancer-plan-for-england-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Keep Britain Working review – updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates on the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-updates-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-updates-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: DHSC public appointments: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-executive appointments to the Department of Health and Social Care's public bodies and committees from April 2026 to March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-public-appointments-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to use these guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to navigate, search and print the UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/how-to-use-these-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/how-to-use-these-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-guidelines-for-alcohol-treatment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/clinical-guidelines-for-alcohol-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[New measures to tackle inequality of opportunity and breakdown barriers to healthcare careers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/boost-for-thousands-of-aspiring-health-professionals-from-deprived-areas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/boost-for-thousands-of-aspiring-health-professionals-from-deprived-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Medicine degree applicants and acceptances by free school meals status: 2019 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the number of 18 year old applicants and accepted applicants to medicine degrees who received free school meals in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-degree-applicants-and-acceptances-by-free-school-meals-status-2019-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-degree-applicants-and-acceptances-by-free-school-meals-status-2019-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government to back firefighters with tailor made, research backed health support during and after service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/firefighters-to-benefit-from-bespoke-health-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/firefighters-to-benefit-from-bespoke-health-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bereaved families to get answers they deserve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/donna-ockenden-appointed-to-chair-sussex-maternity-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/donna-ockenden-appointed-to-chair-sussex-maternity-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Medicine degree applicants and acceptances by free school meals status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the number of 18 year old applicants and accepted applicants to medicine degrees who received free school meals in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-degree-applicants-and-acceptances-by-free-school-meals-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-medicine-degree-applicants-and-acceptances-by-free-school-meals-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward 150-day clinical trial target]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-drives-forward-its-150-day-clinical-trial-target/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-drives-forward-its-150-day-clinical-trial-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets out how the government will improve women’s health and healthcare over the next 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-renewed-womens-health-strategy-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-renewed-womens-health-strategy-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/womens-voices-to-be-at-the-heart-of-renewed-health-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/womens-voices-to-be-at-the-heart-of-renewed-health-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: International recruitment regional fund for the adult social care sector 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance on the up to £7.5 million international recruitment regional fund to support international care workers impacted by sponsor licence revocations to find new, sponsored employment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-international-recruitment-regional-fund-for-the-adult-social-care-sector-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-international-recruitment-regional-fund-for-the-adult-social-care-sector-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Cardiovascular disease risk from ionising radiation exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[COMARE’s 20th report reviews evidence of the risks of cardiovascular disease from exposure to ionising radiation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-cardiovascular-disease-risk-from-ionising-radiation-exposure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-cardiovascular-disease-risk-from-ionising-radiation-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS patients to get quicker tests and scans closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government invests £237 million to expand Community Diagnostic Centres across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-to-get-quicker-tests-and-scans-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-to-get-quicker-tests-and-scans-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Resolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-resolution-2026-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-resolution-2026-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary statement on end of BMA Resident Doctor strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting thanks NHS staff for working around the clock during industrial action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-statement-on-end-of-bma-resident-doctor-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-statement-on-end-of-bma-resident-doctor-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter to BMA Resident Doctors Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter from Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to the BMA Resident Doctors Committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/letter-to-bma-resident-doctors-committee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/letter-to-bma-resident-doctors-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter to the BMA resident doctors committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes to the BMA resident doctors committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-bma-resident-doctors-committee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-bma-resident-doctors-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS experts deployed to tackle corridor care]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS deploys specialist teams and expands urgent care services to tackle corridor care, cut waits and ease A&amp;E pressure, targeting worst-affected trusts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-experts-deployed-to-tackle-corridor-care/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-experts-deployed-to-tackle-corridor-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear your views about the new rules on visiting care homes, hospitals and hospices. Your views will help the government to decide if the rules are working or if they could be better.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: RSV immunisation programme: JCVI advice, 18 March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement setting out the findings from JCVI's initial considerations on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in those with underlying health conditions and advice on clinical risk groups for RSV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-rsv-immunisation-programme-jcvi-advice-18-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-rsv-immunisation-programme-jcvi-advice-18-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicine supply management]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overview of the systems and processes DHSC and NHS England use for responding to medicine shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/medicine-supply-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/medicine-supply-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of new and replacement ambulances delivered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boost for paramedics as over 1,100 new or replacement ambulances rolled out nationwide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/record-number-of-new-and-replacement-ambulances-delivered/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/record-number-of-new-and-replacement-ambulances-delivered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS patients and British businesses to benefit from historic changes to medicines access following pharmaceutical partnership with USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[New partnership accelerates NHS patients' access to new medicines and will see UK benefit from greater life sciences industry investment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-and-british-businesses-to-benefit-from-historic-changes-to-medicines-access-following-pharmaceutical-partnership-with-usa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-patients-and-british-businesses-to-benefit-from-historic-changes-to-medicines-access-following-pharmaceutical-partnership-with-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: BMA resident doctor industrial action, April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes to the chair of the BMA resident doctors committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-bma-resident-doctor-industrial-action-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-bma-resident-doctor-industrial-action-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS injury costs recovery scheme: tariff and charges from 1 October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amendment in the tariff and ceiling of charges payable by compensators for the recovery of NHS charges under the NHS injury costs recovery scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-tariff-and-charges-from-1-october-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-tariff-and-charges-from-1-october-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: CQC assessment of local authorities: grant funding for 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details and allocations of funding for local authorities in relation to the Care Quality Commission assessment of adult social care duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-cqc-assessment-of-local-authorities-grant-funding-for-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-cqc-assessment-of-local-authorities-grant-funding-for-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: The Primary Dental Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) (No.2) Directions 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makes changes to the payments made by NHS England to contractors under dental service contracts with effect from 1 April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no2-directions-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-no2-directions-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: interim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim report outlining progress on the independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-interim-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-interim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Keep Britain Working Review updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates on the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-keep-britain-working-review-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for non-medical purposes as a justified practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking views on the potential use of DEXA scans outside of a healthcare pathway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-for-non-medical-purposes-as-a-justified-practice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/using-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-for-non-medical-purposes-as-a-justified-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans: government position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out the government's current position on the use of DEXA scans in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-use-of-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-government-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-use-of-dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-scans-government-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hundreds-of-best-start-family-hubs-open-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/hundreds-of-best-start-family-hubs-open-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Public health commissioning in the NHS: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about NHS England's objectives and funding arrangements as it commissions public health services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Apheresis capacity in England: report of the apheresis expert working group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report from an expert working group on the current and anticipated capacity issues for apheresis service providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-apheresis-capacity-in-england-report-of-the-apheresis-expert-working-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-apheresis-capacity-in-england-report-of-the-apheresis-expert-working-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: EM on rules on medical devices (COM(2025)1023)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's summary of a proposal for a regulation on simplifying and reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-em-on-rules-on-medical-devices-com20251023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-em-on-rules-on-medical-devices-com20251023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Pay offer to resident doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes to resident doctors after the BMA Resident Doctors Committee rejects the latest offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-pay-offer-to-resident-doctors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-pay-offer-to-resident-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men to get better health support through innovative partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/men-to-get-better-health-support-through-innovative-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/men-to-get-better-health-support-through-innovative-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Screen use by children aged under 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The findings and recommendations of the Early Years Screen Time Advisory Group on the effects of all types of screen use in the early years of childhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-screen-use-by-children-aged-under-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-screen-use-by-children-aged-under-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-screen-time-guidance-for-parents-of-under-5s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-screen-time-guidance-for-parents-of-under-5s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed industrial action by resident doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health Secretary spoke in Parliament regarding a deal put to resident doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-industrial-action-by-resident-doctors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-industrial-action-by-resident-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary Oral Statement on resident doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health Secretary spoke in Parliament regarding a deal put to resident doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-oral-statement-on-resident-doctors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-oral-statement-on-resident-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 11 December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the fourth meeting held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-11-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-11-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC statistical work programme 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) high-level statistical plans and priorities for 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-statistical-work-programme-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-statistical-work-programme-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: statement on revisions and corrections policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out how revisions and corrections to the Department of Health and Social Care’s statistical outputs take place in line with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-statement-on-revisions-and-corrections-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-statement-on-revisions-and-corrections-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: public involvement and engagement strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care involves and engages users to ensure its official statistics are trustworthy, high-quality and genuinely meet public needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-public-involvement-and-engagement-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-public-involvement-and-engagement-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: our quality management approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[This document explains how the Department of Health and Social Care manages the quality of the statistics it produces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-our-quality-management-approach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-our-quality-management-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: data management and confidentiality statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[This statement explains how DHSC manages the data used in producing our statistical outputs, and how we ensure the confidentiality of individuals and other data providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-data-management-and-confidentiality-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-data-management-and-confidentiality-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: compliance with the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department's operational arrangements for giving ministers and officials pre-release access to official statistics before publication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-compliance-with-the-pre-release-access-to-official-statistics-order-2008/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-compliance-with-the-pre-release-access-to-official-statistics-order-2008/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC statistics: compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summary of how DHSC meets the standards set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, including the department's policies on the release of official statistics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-compliance-with-the-code-of-practice-for-statistics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-statistics-compliance-with-the-code-of-practice-for-statistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities to benefit from health centres on their doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government rolling out first 27 neighbourhood health centres providing more care closer to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/communities-to-benefit-from-health-centres-on-their-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/communities-to-benefit-from-health-centres-on-their-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMA Resident Doctors Committee rejects landmark deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic new deal for resident doctors would have seen more frequent and fairer pay rises and more training places from this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-residentdoctorscommitteerejects-landmark-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-residentdoctorscommitteerejects-landmark-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMA resident doctors committee rejects landmark deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic new deal for resident doctors would have seen more frequent and fairer pay rises and more training places from this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-resident-doctors-committee-rejects-landmark-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/bma-resident-doctors-committee-rejects-landmark-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its budgets for 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2026-to-2027-financial-directions-to-nhs-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2026-to-2027-financial-directions-to-nhs-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 2025 to 2026 revised financial directions to NHS England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its revised budgets for 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2025-to-2026-revised-financial-directions-to-nhs-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-2025-to-2026-revised-financial-directions-to-nhs-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health devolution in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will benefit from a greater focus on preventative healthcare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-devolution-in-greater-manchester-and-south-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-devolution-in-greater-manchester-and-south-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty-Fourth Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations and observations from the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration on doctors’ and dentists’ pay in the United Kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-fifty-fourth-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-fifty-fourth-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New consultation to help children to enjoy healthier diets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has launched a public consultation on applying the new Nutrient Profiling Model, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: A Review of Pay Comparability for the DDRB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent review of pay comparability for doctors and dentists by IDR for the DDRB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-a-review-of-pay-comparability-for-the-ddrb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-a-review-of-pay-comparability-for-the-ddrb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter to the DDRB Chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter to the DDRB Chair from the Minister of State for Health and the Minister of State for Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-ddrb-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-to-the-ddrb-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applying the new NPM to advertising and promotions restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're seeking views on applying the new nutrient profiling model (NPM) to the advertising and promotions restrictions on 'less healthy' food and drink products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/applying-the-new-npm-to-advertising-and-promotions-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/applying-the-new-npm-to-advertising-and-promotions-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/1-billion-invested-in-health-protection-as-new-pandemic-strategy-published/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/1-billion-invested-in-health-protection-as-new-pandemic-strategy-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the UK intends to rebuild readiness for future pandemics through a whole-of-government approach that prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-pandemic-preparedness-strategy-building-our-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-pandemic-preparedness-strategy-building-our-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Substances of human origin (SoHO): review of UK legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking views on the UK’s domestic legislative framework, in order to ensure that UK regulation of SoHO remains safe, effective, proportionate and fit for purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/substances-of-human-origin-soho-review-of-uk-legislation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/substances-of-human-origin-soho-review-of-uk-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS reform and the future of the health service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting spoke in London today on the steps being taken to reform the health service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-reform-and-the-future-of-the-health-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-reform-and-the-future-of-the-health-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary welcomes large fall in NHS dissatisfaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey shows the biggest drop in dissatisfaction in the NHS since 1998 as Health and Social Care Secretary pledges to do more to tackle underperforming trusts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-welcomes-large-fall-in-nhs-dissatisfaction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-welcomes-large-fall-in-nhs-dissatisfaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[All data on senior officials’ business expenses, external meetings and hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, October to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on ministers’ external meetings and any overseas travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-october-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: business appointment rules advice, October to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-october-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-october-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeks views on the draft General Medical Council Order 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/reforming-the-general-medical-council-legislative-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/reforming-the-general-medical-council-legislative-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most significant overhaul of the regulation of medical professionals since 1983 will be set out in a consultation on the General Medical Council Order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mann-recommendations-agreed-in-consultation-on-gmc-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mann-recommendations-agreed-in-consultation-on-gmc-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to replace ambulances following charity arson attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking action to support the charity and patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-replace-ambulances-following-charity-arson-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-replace-ambulances-following-charity-arson-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan-2025-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan-2025-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-digital-inclusion-action-plan-one-year-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-digital-inclusion-action-plan-one-year-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice accepted on autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has accepted advice from the JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 Covid-19 vaccination programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-autumn-2026-covid-19-vaccination-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-autumn-2026-covid-19-vaccination-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Water fluoridation: health monitoring report for England 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors and reports on the health effects of fluoride for people living in areas covered by water fluoridation schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-water-fluoridation-health-monitoring-report-for-england-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-water-fluoridation-health-monitoring-report-for-england-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: The Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes) Common Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out how the UK and devolved governments ​will ​continue to work closely and collaboratively together on organs and non-reproductive tissues and cells policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-the-organs-tissues-and-cells-apart-from-embryos-and-gametes-common-framework/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-the-organs-tissues-and-cells-apart-from-embryos-and-gametes-common-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: The Blood Safety and Quality Common Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out how the UK and devolved governments will continue to work closely and collaboratively together on blood safety and quality policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-the-blood-safety-and-quality-common-framework/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-the-blood-safety-and-quality-common-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Pathways between probation and addiction: a follow-up study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study of alcohol or drug treatment requirements assessing engagement and reconviction outcomes using justice (including probation notes) and health data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-pathways-between-probation-and-addiction-a-follow-up-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-pathways-between-probation-and-addiction-a-follow-up-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Life sciences competitiveness indicators, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the life sciences sector in the UK and other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-life-sciences-competitiveness-indicators-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-life-sciences-competitiveness-indicators-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Deprivation of liberty safeguards, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) in local authorities, including the profile of people for whom a DoLS application was received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following a review of Regulation 9a.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/stronger-visiting-rights-for-people-in-health-and-care-settings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/stronger-visiting-rights-for-people-in-health-and-care-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeks views from individuals, professionals and organisations about visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices in England since Regulation 9A came into force on 6 April 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-of-cqc-regulation-9a-visiting-and-accompanying-in-care-homes-hospitals-and-hospices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Neighbourhood health framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[How ICBs, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards and other partners should create and deliver neighbourhood health services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-neighbourhood-health-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-neighbourhood-health-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma and COPD patients to receive better care closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients will receive better care closer to home under a landmark £10million partnership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/asthma-and-copd-patients-to-receive-better-care-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/asthma-and-copd-patients-to-receive-better-care-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State update to the House on meningitis outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State Wes Streeting updated the House on the meningitis outbreak and the latest steps being taken to support those affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-state-update-to-the-house-on-meningitis-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-state-update-to-the-house-on-meningitis-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis outbreak in Canterbury and east Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State Wes Streeting updated the House of Commons on the meningitis outbreak and the latest steps being taken to support those affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/meningitis-outbreak-in-canterbury-and-east-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/meningitis-outbreak-in-canterbury-and-east-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Chikungunya vaccine for UK travellers: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement setting out advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the use of chikungunya vaccines in UK travellers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-chikungunya-vaccine-for-uk-travellers-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-chikungunya-vaccine-for-uk-travellers-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of clinical research across the UK. It will include data on reducing the set-up time for commercial interventional clinical trials to fewer than 150 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taskforce set up to deliver urgent action on maternity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members confirmed for new Maternity and Neonatal taskforce chaired by the Health and Social Care Secretary to deliver improvements on maternity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/taskforce-set-up-to-deliver-urgent-action-on-maternity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/taskforce-set-up-to-deliver-urgent-action-on-maternity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme: a guide for employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for adult social care employers in England on learning and development support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-a-guide-for-employers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-a-guide-for-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adults assessed and supported year in employment grant determination: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grant determination letter outlining funding conditions and eligibility requirements to claim funding for the assessed and supported year in employment in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adults assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers: a guide for employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance outlining the criteria and process for accessing funding for the assessed and supported year in employment in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-for-newly-qualified-social-workers-a-guide-for-employers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adults-assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment-for-newly-qualified-social-workers-a-guide-for-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: User-led organisation training fund grant determination: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grant determination letter outlining funding conditions and eligibility requirements to claim funding for user-led organisations in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-user-led-organisation-training-fund-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-user-led-organisation-training-fund-grant-determination-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: User-led organisation training fund: a guide for claimants]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guidance outlines the criteria and process for accessing funding for user-led organisations in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-user-led-organisation-training-fund-a-guide-for-claimants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-user-led-organisation-training-fund-a-guide-for-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Community mental health services: government’s response to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee's fourth report of session 2024 to 2026 into community mental health services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-community-mental-health-services-governments-response-to-the-health-and-social-care-committees-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-community-mental-health-services-governments-response-to-the-health-and-social-care-committees-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Leeds maternity review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of State Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust's maternity and neonatal service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/donna-ockenden-appointed-to-chair-leeds-maternity-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/donna-ockenden-appointed-to-chair-leeds-maternity-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More dentists coming as government boosts number who can practise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-dentists-coming-as-government-boosts-number-who-can-practise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-dentists-coming-as-government-boosts-number-who-can-practise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better community care thanks to nursing funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following an increase in funding for nursing care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-community-care-thanks-to-nursing-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-community-care-thanks-to-nursing-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Example letters to NHS visitor and migrant patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters requesting information to determine if patients can receive free NHS treatment and asking for payment in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-example-letters-to-nhs-visitor-and-migrant-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-example-letters-to-nhs-visitor-and-migrant-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Example letter to clinicians of NHS visitor and migrant patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter that NHS providers can share with clinicians at their trust to explain that a patient must pay for their NHS treatment in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-example-letter-to-clinicians-of-nhs-visitor-and-migrant-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-example-letter-to-clinicians-of-nhs-visitor-and-migrant-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Technology use in adult social care: 2025 survey results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings from a survey of CQC-registered care providers in England on their use of care technology and barriers to further adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-technology-use-in-adult-social-care-2025-survey-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-technology-use-in-adult-social-care-2025-survey-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance: 3-year review 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the agreement between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on the use of genetic test results in underwriting insurance policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-code-on-genetic-testing-and-insurance-3-year-review-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-code-on-genetic-testing-and-insurance-3-year-review-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Baroness Casey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care responds to Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s recommendations for immediate action on adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-to-baroness-casey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-to-baroness-casey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/liz-chinchen-appointed-as-senior-adviser-to-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/liz-chinchen-appointed-as-senior-adviser-to-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liz Chinchen appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/liz-chinchen-appointed-as-senior-adviser-to-secretary-of-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/liz-chinchen-appointed-as-senior-adviser-to-secretary-of-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-february-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-february-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bone scanners to help prevent fractures and cut waiting times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients across England will benefit from new bone scanners to diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, life-changing fractures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-bone-scanners-to-help-prevent-fractures-and-cut-waiting-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-bone-scanners-to-help-prevent-fractures-and-cut-waiting-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: EM on spectacles and spectacle frames and lenses (COM(2025)3484)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government's summary of a Commission Delegated Regulation on the assignment of UDIs for spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and reading spectacles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-em-on-spectacles-and-spectacle-frames-and-lenses-com20253484/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-em-on-spectacles-and-spectacle-frames-and-lenses-com20253484/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fifth action plan shows how the Department of Health and Social Care and delivery partners are implementing the UK Rare Diseases Framework in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-england-rare-diseases-action-plan-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-england-rare-diseases-action-plan-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health sector millions and help reduce 460 million miles worth of journeys across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: National flu immunisation programme plan 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual flu letter describes the national flu immunisation programme and outlines which groups are eligible for flu vaccination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-national-flu-immunisation-programme-plan-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-national-flu-immunisation-programme-plan-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost to support patients to stay in and return to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/funding-boost-to-support-patients-to-stay-in-and-return-to-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/funding-boost-to-support-patients-to-stay-in-and-return-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients to benefit from improved access to GP appointments under new contract backed by nearly £500 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-access-to-gps-with-same-day-appointments-for-urgent-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/better-access-to-gps-with-same-day-appointments-for-urgent-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information January 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-january-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-january-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Doing business with the health sector: a guide for buyers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clear, practical guide to help buyers and SMEs build a fair, inclusive environment that can deliver better health outcomes and support SME growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-doing-business-with-the-health-sector-a-guide-for-buyers-and-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-doing-business-with-the-health-sector-a-guide-for-buyers-and-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Deferred payment agreements (DPAs) return, 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for local authorities on how to complete the deferred payment agreements (DPAs) return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-deferred-payment-agreements-dpas-return-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-deferred-payment-agreements-dpas-return-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More children to be protected from deadly viruses]]></title><description><![CDATA[New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-children-to-be-protected-from-deadly-viruses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-children-to-be-protected-from-deadly-viruses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients across the country will have better access to NHS dentistry, boosting earlier intervention, prevention and continuity of care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-benefit-from-improved-access-to-dental-appointments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-benefit-from-improved-access-to-dental-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PATHWAYS clinical trial paused following new MHRA advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MHRA have raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pathways-clinical-trial-paused-following-new-mhra-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: 2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minutes of a meeting held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-12-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-2024-vpag-operational-review-12-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, January 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-january-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-january-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordering and retaining medical certificates of cause of death (MCCDs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for GP practices, hospitals, hospices and medical examiner offices about when to order more MCCDs and what to do with completed MCCDs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ordering-and-retaining-medical-certificates-of-cause-of-death-mccds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ordering-and-retaining-medical-certificates-of-cause-of-death-mccds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to January 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-january-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-january-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Better Care Fund framework 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guidance constitutes the formal planning requirements, national conditions for expenditure and legal framework for the Better Care Fund for 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-better-care-fund-framework-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-better-care-fund-framework-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Social care charging for local authorities: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for local authorities on charging for care and support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-social-care-charging-for-local-authorities-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-social-care-charging-for-local-authorities-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£400 cash boost for disabled adults to tackle cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/400-cash-boost-for-disabled-adults-to-tackle-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/400-cash-boost-for-disabled-adults-to-tackle-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-technology-to-help-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-technology-and-medicines-to-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-technology-and-medicines-to-combat-drug-and-alcohol-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents urged to protect children through vaccination campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/parents-urged-to-protect-children-through-vaccination-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/parents-urged-to-protect-children-through-vaccination-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost for young people’s mental health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early Support Hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/funding-boost-for-young-peoples-mental-health-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/funding-boost-for-young-peoples-mental-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-and-vaping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-and-vaping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking &amp; vaping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-amp-vaping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/children-to-be-better-protected-from-second-hand-smoking-amp-vaping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: NHS Pay Review Body Thirty-Ninth Report 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report from the NHS Pay Review Body on pay for Agenda for Change (AfC) staff working in the NHS and HSC in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-nhs-pay-review-body-thirty-ninth-report-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-nhs-pay-review-body-thirty-ninth-report-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Healthy child programme: ages 0 to 19 high-impact area framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[The areas of public health where health visiting and school nursing teams in England can have the greatest impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-ages-0-to-19-high-impact-area-framework/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-ages-0-to-19-high-impact-area-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking views on proposals to extend smoke-free laws to certain outdoor public places and introduce heated tobacco-free and vape-free restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/smoke-free-heated-tobacco-free-and-vape-free-places-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/smoke-free-heated-tobacco-free-and-vape-free-places-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Workplace cardiovascular disease checks funding allocations 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about the funding allocated from a grant scheme to local councils to help them pilot workplace cardiovascular disease health check programmes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-workplace-cardiovascular-disease-checks-funding-allocations-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-workplace-cardiovascular-disease-checks-funding-allocations-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: MoD integration into the NHS Prescription Service: directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directions setting out the integration of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) into the NHS Prescription Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-mod-integration-into-the-nhs-prescription-service-directions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-mod-integration-into-the-nhs-prescription-service-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses to benefit from boost to graduate pay and job progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-to-benefit-from-boost-to-graduate-pay-and-job-progression/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nurses-to-benefit-from-boost-to-graduate-pay-and-job-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021: 5 year report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report which provides assessments on how human and veterinary medicines and medical devices legislation has operated in the UK from 2021 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-medicines-and-medical-devices-act-2021-5-year-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-medicines-and-medical-devices-act-2021-5-year-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Counter Fraud Authority: 2026 to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-counter-fraud-authority-2026-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-counter-fraud-authority-2026-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed changes to the health service products information regulations 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeks views on proposed amendments to the Health Service Products (Provision and Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-changes-to-the-health-service-products-information-regulations-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-changes-to-the-health-service-products-information-regulations-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: Health service products and medicines regulations 2018: annual review 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual review of the Health Service Products (Provision and Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018 and the Health Service Medicines (Price Control Penalties and Price Control Appeals Amendment) Regulations 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-health-service-products-and-medicines-regulations-2018-annual-review-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-health-service-products-and-medicines-regulations-2018-annual-review-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed 2026 changes to the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes to the headline payment percentage and consultation procedure of the statutory scheme to control the cost of branded health service medicines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-2026-changes-to-the-statutory-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-2026-changes-to-the-statutory-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Public health grants to local authorities: 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public health grant allocations and monetary conditions for local authorities to improve health in local populations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-public-health-grants-to-local-authorities-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/targeted-financial-support-for-aspiring-social-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/targeted-financial-support-for-aspiring-social-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed changes to the Social Work Bursary and the Education Support Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation seeking views on proposed reforms to the Social Work Bursary and Education Support Grantin England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-changes-to-the-social-work-bursary-and-the-education-support-grant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/proposed-changes-to-the-social-work-bursary-and-the-education-support-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Healthy child programme: high-impact area framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[The areas of public health where health visiting and school nursing teams in England can have the greatest impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-high-impact-area-framework/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-high-impact-area-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Healthy child programme: commissioning public health nursing services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How commissioners should establish, monitor and assure the quality of public health nursing services delivered under the healthy child programme in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-commissioning-public-health-nursing-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-healthy-child-programme-commissioning-public-health-nursing-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Delivery of the healthy child programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The principles underlying the programme and the expectations that public health nursing teams are expected to meet when delivering services in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-delivery-of-the-healthy-child-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-delivery-of-the-healthy-child-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: National Cancer Plan: equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The equality impact assessment accompanies the publication of the National Cancer Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-national-cancer-plan-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-national-cancer-plan-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Secretary, Wes Streeting launches National Cancer Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today (4/2) at the Royal Free Infirmary in North London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-wes-streeting-launches-national-cancer-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-secretary-wes-streeting-launches-national-cancer-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every cancer patient to get individual support plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-cancer-patient-to-get-individual-support-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/every-cancer-patient-to-get-individual-support-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: National Cancer Plan: technical annex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out supporting evidence, data analysis and graphs to supplement the National Cancer Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-national-cancer-plan-technical-annex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-national-cancer-plan-technical-annex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: National Cancer Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details the government’s plan to transform cancer care and outcomes in England by 2035.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-cancer-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-national-cancer-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/three-in-four-cancer-patients-to-survive-long-term-under-new-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/three-in-four-cancer-patients-to-survive-long-term-under-new-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-cover-travel-costs-of-children-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-cover-travel-costs-of-children-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early years screen time and usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has committed to publishing guidance on early years screen time in April 2026. We are seeking evidence to inform the guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/early-years-screen-time-and-usage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/early-years-screen-time-and-usage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice accepted on extending the RSV vaccination programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government had accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation for the RSV vaccination programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-extending-the-rsv-vaccination-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-extending-the-rsv-vaccination-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater access to breakthrough trials for rare cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/greater-access-to-breakthrough-trials-for-rare-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/greater-access-to-breakthrough-trials-for-rare-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Safeguarding adults collection (SAC) data return, 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for local authorities on how to complete the safeguarding adults collection (SAC) data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-adults-collection-sac-data-return-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-safeguarding-adults-collection-sac-data-return-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Requesting transfers of NHS property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for NHS trusts and foundation trusts on requesting transfers of estate owned by NHS Property Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-requesting-transfers-of-nhs-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-requesting-transfers-of-nhs-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fund to tackle cancer screening inequalities and save lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-fund-to-tackle-cancer-screening-inequalities-and-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-fund-to-tackle-cancer-screening-inequalities-and-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spend control data for July to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centrally approved new spending on property, advertising, consultancy, technology and recruitment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spend-control-data-for-july-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spend-control-data-for-july-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Deferred payment agreements, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on the deferred payment agreements (DPAs) that local authorities have arranged with clients to help with the payment of the costs of their care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deferred-payment-agreements-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-deferred-payment-agreements-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for NHS training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of State sets out the need to prioritise homegrown talent for foundation and specialty training posts to support a sustainable NHS workforce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-bill-to-prioritise-uk-medical-graduates-for-nhs-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-bill-to-prioritise-uk-medical-graduates-for-nhs-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK nutrient profiling model 2018 review]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking views on the 2018 review of the UK nutrient profiling model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-nutrient-profiling-model-2018-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-nutrient-profiling-model-2018-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Nutrient profiling model 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updated model (not yet applied to policy) used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nutrient-profiling-model-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nutrient-profiling-model-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Nutrient profiling model 2004 to 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current model used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nutrient-profiling-model-2004-to-2005/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nutrient-profiling-model-2004-to-2005/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on the DHSC group accounting manual that applies to DHSC bodies for their annual reports and accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/changes-to-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/changes-to-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on illegal underage sunbeds use to cut teen cancer risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to crackdown on illegal underage sunbeds use to cut cancer risks to teenagers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbeds-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbeds-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use to cut teen cancer risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbed-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/crackdown-on-illegal-underage-sunbed-use-to-cut-teen-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutory guidance: The Primary Dental Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrangements for an urgent dental care incentive scheme for the period September 2025 to March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-directions-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/statutory-guidance-the-primary-dental-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-amendment-directions-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Autism Act: government response to Lords Select Committee report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A response by the government to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-autism-act-government-response-to-lords-select-committee-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-autism-act-government-response-to-lords-select-committee-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-end-cancer-postcode-lottery-for-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-end-cancer-postcode-lottery-for-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: methodology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed information on the sources, quality and scope of the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme key performance indicators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-methodology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-methodology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, April 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-april-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-april-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, May 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-may-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-may-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/life-saving-jesss-rule-to-be-advertised-in-every-gp-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/life-saving-jesss-rule-to-be-advertised-in-every-gp-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care in England statistics: background quality and methodology (August 2022 to December 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the statistics in its monthly reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-in-england-statistics-background-quality-and-methodology-august-2022-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-in-england-statistics-background-quality-and-methodology-august-2022-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Patient views on medical devices prescribed to them outside of hospital in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outcome of research into patient views on the use of medical devices prescribed under Part IX of the NHS Drug Tariff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-patient-views-on-medical-devices-prescribed-to-them-outside-of-hospital-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-patient-views-on-medical-devices-prescribed-to-them-outside-of-hospital-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care provider statistics, England: quarterly update to December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the number of people receiving adult social care services, and information on adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-quarterly-update-to-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care client level data, England: quarterly update to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on insights from client level data from local authorities, including information on assessments and long-term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-quarterly-update-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care provider statistics, England: background quality and methodology]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the statistics in its quarterly reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-background-quality-and-methodology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-provider-statistics-england-background-quality-and-methodology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care client level data, England: background quality and methodology]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the statistics in its quarterly reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-background-quality-and-methodology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-client-level-data-england-background-quality-and-methodology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accredited official statistics: Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics and commentary on abortions carried out in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting lists cut three times faster in highest joblessness areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall three times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/waiting-lists-cut-three-times-faster-in-highest-joblessness-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/waiting-lists-cut-three-times-faster-in-highest-joblessness-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Impact statement: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[An impact statement supporting the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill introduced to the House of Commons on 13 January 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-impact-statement-medical-training-prioritisation-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-impact-statement-medical-training-prioritisation-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting lists cut 3 times faster in highest joblessness areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/waiting-lists-cut-3-times-faster-in-highest-joblessness-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/waiting-lists-cut-3-times-faster-in-highest-joblessness-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State's keynote Institute for Government speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-keynote-institute-for-government-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-keynote-institute-for-government-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Providing healthcare public health advice to integrated care boards]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guidance explains how local authorities should give healthcare public health advice to integrated care boards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-providing-healthcare-public-health-advice-to-integrated-care-boards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-providing-healthcare-public-health-advice-to-integrated-care-boards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/modernising-the-nhs-to-meet-changing-demands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/modernising-the-nhs-to-meet-changing-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare innovator appointed to Health Data Research Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the HDRS to accelerate medical breakthroughs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/healthcare-innovator-appointed-to-health-data-research-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/healthcare-innovator-appointed-to-health-data-research-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Impact statement: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact statement presents the impacts of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-impact-statement-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-impact-statement-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Mental Health Act 2025: easy read]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-mental-health-act-2025-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-mental-health-act-2025-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: DATRIG housing support and rough sleeping services: privacy notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on data we collect from housing support and rough sleeping services funded by the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery improvement grant (DATRIG).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-datrig-housing-support-and-rough-sleeping-services-privacy-notice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-datrig-housing-support-and-rough-sleeping-services-privacy-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Edwards’ syndrome screening: equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equality impact assessment on screening for Edwards’ syndrome using the antenatal quadruple test in the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-edwards-syndrome-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-edwards-syndrome-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kid’s health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-junk-food-ad-ban-to-protect-kids-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-junk-food-ad-ban-to-protect-kids-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: non-consolidated performance-related pay for 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-consolidated performance-related pay for the Department of Health and Social Care and its agencies between 2024 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-non-consolidated-performance-related-pay-for-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-non-consolidated-performance-related-pay-for-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: non-consolidated performance-related pay for 2023 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-consolidated performance-related pay for the Department of Health and Social Care and its agencies between 2023 and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-non-consolidated-performance-related-pay-for-2023-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-non-consolidated-performance-related-pay-for-2023-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/families-to-have-better-access-to-childhood-vaccinations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/families-to-have-better-access-to-childhood-vaccinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Provisional list of NHS abortion clinics and hospitals in England, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This publication contains a provisional list of NHS abortion clinics and hospitals in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-provisional-list-of-nhs-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-england-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-provisional-list-of-nhs-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-england-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Provisional list of abortion clinics and hospitals in Wales, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This publication contains a provisional list of abortion clinics and hospitals in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-provisional-list-of-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-wales-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-provisional-list-of-abortion-clinics-and-hospitals-in-wales-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/500-new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/500-new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-october-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-october-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-august-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-august-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: New Year Honours 2026: Ambulance Service list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recipients of the King's Ambulance Service Medal 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-new-year-honours-2026-ambulance-service-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-new-year-honours-2026-ambulance-service-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on proposals to make further legislative changes to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies and naloxone for emergency use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expanding-access-to-naloxone-supply-and-emergency-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/expanding-access-to-naloxone-supply-and-emergency-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government launches consultation to help combat rising frig deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lives-to-be-saved-by-boosting-access-to-drug-overdose-medication/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/lives-to-be-saved-by-boosting-access-to-drug-overdose-medication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&amp;E bottlenecks]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI tool helping 50 NHS organisations predict A&amp;E demand this winter, speeding up patient care as government delivers on building an NHS fit for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/faster-treatments-and-support-for-health-workers-as-ai-tackles-aampe-bottlenecks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/faster-treatments-and-support-for-health-workers-as-ai-tackles-aampe-bottlenecks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators: data to November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally-competitive clinical research across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators-data-to-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance (easy read and BSL)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear what people think about our draft guidance on Down syndrome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read-and-bsl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read-and-bsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government extends free NHS services for care leavers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-extends-free-nhs-services-for-care-leavers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-extends-free-nhs-services-for-care-leavers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dame-carol-black-appointed-as-independent-advisor-on-drugs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dame-carol-black-appointed-as-independent-advisor-on-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Adult social care priorities for local authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out national priority outcomes, expectations and notional allocations for local authorities that deliver adult social care services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-adult-social-care-priorities-for-local-authorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-adult-social-care-priorities-for-local-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The disclosure of industry payments to the healthcare sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation aims to seek views on the possible introduction of regulations mandating the disclosure of industry payments to the healthcare sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-disclosure-of-industry-payments-to-the-healthcare-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/the-disclosure-of-industry-payments-to-the-healthcare-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mentalhealthbillreceives-royalassent-revolutionising-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mentalhealthbillreceives-royalassent-revolutionising-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: VPAS aggregate net sales and payment information: November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) controlled spend on branded medicines in the NHS between 2019 and 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-vpas-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-vpas-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Measures from the adult social care outcomes framework, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings from ASCOF, which measures how well care services achieve outcomes including quality of life and whether long-term support needs are being met.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-measures-from-the-adult-social-care-outcomes-framework-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-measures-from-the-adult-social-care-outcomes-framework-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mental-health-bill-receives-royal-assent-revolutionising-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mental-health-bill-receives-royal-assent-revolutionising-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Vision working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final reports from the vision working groups that supported the development of the 10 Year Health Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-vision-working-group-reports-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-vision-working-group-reports-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Enabling working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final reports from the enabling working groups that supported the development of the 10 Year Health Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-enabling-working-group-reports-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-enabling-working-group-reports-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Partner engagement insight report: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report detailing the views of organisations with an interest in health and care that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-partner-engagement-insight-report-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-partner-engagement-insight-report-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Engagement insight report appendix: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appendix to the engagement insight report, detailing the views of members of the public and health and care staffthat contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-engagement-insight-report-appendix-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-engagement-insight-report-appendix-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Engagement insight report: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report detailing the views of members of the public and health and care staff as gathered through the Change NHS engagement process that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-engagement-insight-report-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-engagement-insight-report-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Equalities impact assessment: 10 Year Health Plan for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The equality impact assessment presents the impacts of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-equalities-impact-assessment-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-equalities-impact-assessment-10-year-health-plan-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally-competitive clinical research across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-uk-clinical-research-delivery-key-performance-indicators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuse victims to get specialist NHS support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new referral service will connect victims with help through their GP and there's up to £50 million for therapeutic support for child victims of sexual abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/abuse-victims-to-get-specialist-nhs-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/abuse-victims-to-get-specialist-nhs-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[All data on senior officials’ business expenses, external meetings and hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, July to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on ministers' external meetings and any overseas travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-july-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: gender pay gap report and data 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-gender-pay-gap-report-and-data-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-gender-pay-gap-report-and-data-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: business appointment rules advice, July to September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-july-to-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-july-to-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Public health advice from UK CMOs during a national power outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scripts containing public health advice from the UK's 4 Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to be broadcast during a national power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-public-health-advice-from-uk-cmos-during-a-national-power-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-public-health-advice-from-uk-cmos-during-a-national-power-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Black maternal health: government response to the Health and Social Care Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's response to recommendations made by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry into Black maternal health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-black-maternal-health-government-response-to-the-health-and-social-care-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-black-maternal-health-government-response-to-the-health-and-social-care-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC annual report and accounts timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issue and submission dates for the Department of Health and Social Care’s annual report and accounts, covering the financial year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-annual-report-and-accounts-timetable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/dhsc-annual-report-and-accounts-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Fuller inquiry: government interim update on phase 2 recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlines progress made by government and relevant organisations in response to the recommendations made in phase 2 of the Fuller inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-fuller-inquiry-government-interim-update-on-phase-2-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-fuller-inquiry-government-interim-update-on-phase-2-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cutting edge cancer treatments set to be produced out of uranium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cutting-edge-cancer-treatments-set-to-be-produced-out-of-uranium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/cutting-edge-cancer-treatments-set-to-be-produced-out-of-uranium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major boost for millions of NHS dental patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-boost-for-millions-of-nhs-dental-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-boost-for-millions-of-nhs-dental-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advice has been accepted on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-onspring-2026covid-19-vaccination-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-onspring-2026covid-19-vaccination-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: Assistive technology research and development work: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out government-funded projects supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of assistive technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-assistive-technology-research-and-development-work-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-assistive-technology-research-and-development-work-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-spring-2026-covid-19-vaccination-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advice-accepted-on-spring-2026-covid-19-vaccination-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: RAAC strategic planning: assessment of the RAAC 7 hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent analysis and assessment of the 7 hospital sites and plans for their maintenance, remaining expected life and clinical operational risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-raac-strategic-planning-assessment-of-the-raac-7-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-raac-strategic-planning-assessment-of-the-raac-7-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Joint DHSC and NHS England evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England for the pay round 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-joint-dhsc-and-nhs-england-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: DHSC annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Department of Health and Social Care has funded its activities and used its resources during the financial year 2024 to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: UKHSA priorities in 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter from Health Minister Ashley Dalton MP confirming the UK Health Security Agency’s role and priorities for the financial year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-ukhsa-priorities-in-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-ukhsa-priorities-in-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Opiate and crack cocaine use: prevalence estimates 2022 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estimates of the number and rates of people using opiates and/or crack cocaine in England between April 2022 and March 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-opiate-and-crack-cocaine-use-prevalence-estimates-2022-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-opiate-and-crack-cocaine-use-prevalence-estimates-2022-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Evaluation of the Accelerating Reform Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[An evaluation of the Accelerating Reform Fund, which aimed to address barriers to adult social care innovation and improve support for unpaid carers in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-evaluation-of-the-accelerating-reform-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-evaluation-of-the-accelerating-reform-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State's address to the House on resident doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting has made a statement to the House on industrial action by resident doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-address-to-the-house-on-resident-doctors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-address-to-the-house-on-resident-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to prioritise UK medical graduates for training places]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government willprioritise UK medical graduates for training places from 2026 as part of efforts to bring an end to industrial action by resident doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-prioritise-uk-medical-graduates-for-training-places/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-prioritise-uk-medical-graduates-for-training-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further support provided for innovative medicines as the rebate rate falls by more than third for 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/innovative-medicines-supported-as-rebate-rate-falls-by-a-third/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/innovative-medicines-supported-as-rebate-rate-falls-by-a-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: The 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth: payment percentage for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out the payment due from members of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-the-2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth-payment-percentage-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-the-2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth-payment-percentage-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: DHSC register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment, 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of any paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment held by senior civil servants in the Department of Health and Social Care during the 2024 to 2025 financial year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-register-of-senior-civil-servants-secondary-paid-employment-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-dhsc-register-of-senior-civil-servants-secondary-paid-employment-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Co-occurring mental health and substance use: delivery framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[A framework setting out actions to improve treatment for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions through better integrated care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-co-occurring-mental-health-and-substance-use-delivery-framework/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-co-occurring-mental-health-and-substance-use-delivery-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to NICE regulations: cost-effectiveness threshold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation seeking views on proposals to give ministers limited powers to direct the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in setting the standard cost-effectiveness threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/changes-to-nice-regulations-cost-effectiveness-threshold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/changes-to-nice-regulations-cost-effectiveness-threshold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: National Child Measurement Programme: operational guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance on running the National Child Measurement Programme, which collects the height and weight of reception and year 6 children across England every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-national-child-measurement-programme-operational-guidance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-national-child-measurement-programme-operational-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: NHS general ophthalmic service fees and payments from April 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter and directions setting out general ophthalmic services fees and payments from 1 April 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-general-ophthalmic-service-fees-and-payments-from-april-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-nhs-general-ophthalmic-service-fees-and-payments-from-april-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: SaBTO hepatitis E virus (HEV) screening review and recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review of UK blood donor screening for hepatitis E virus (HEV), assessing current methods, risks and options to reduce transfusion-related HEV transmission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-sabto-hepatitis-e-virus-hev-screening-review-and-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-sabto-hepatitis-e-virus-hev-screening-review-and-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Health and social care statistical outputs consultation follow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the November 2025 response to the consultation on health and social care statistical outputs which ran from December 2023 to March 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs-consultation-follow-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs-consultation-follow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health and social care statistical outputs]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking views on health and social care statistical outputs published by DHSC (including OHID), NHSBSA, UKHSA, ONS and NHS England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital revolution in care saves millions of admin hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four in five care providers now use digital social care records, helping almost 90% of people who draw on care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-revolution-in-care-saves-millions-of-admin-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/digital-revolution-in-care-saves-millions-of-admin-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report 2025 – Infections ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty has released his Annual Report for 2025, on infectious diseases. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review launched into mental health, autism and ADHD services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government launches new independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services and what is driving it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-launched-into-mental-health-autism-and-adhd-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-launched-into-mental-health-autism-and-adhd-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2025: infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Chris Whitty’s annual report considers trends, successes and challenges in preventing and treating infectious diseases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-chief-medical-officers-annual-report-2025-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: terms of reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of reference for an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-terms-of-reference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-review-into-mental-health-conditions-adhd-and-autism-terms-of-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-december-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-december-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies: guidance for local authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[How local authorities in England can prepare to run the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-best-start-family-hubs-and-healthy-babies-guidance-for-local-authorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-best-start-family-hubs-and-healthy-babies-guidance-for-local-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review launched into mental health, ADHD and autism services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is driving it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-launched-into-mental-health-adhd-and-autism-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/review-launched-into-mental-health-adhd-and-autism-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Infant formula: government response to CMA market study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 4 nations response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study into the UK infant and follow-on formula market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-infant-formula-government-response-to-cma-market-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-infant-formula-government-response-to-cma-market-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-brings-in-measures-to-help-tackle-child-poverty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-brings-in-measures-to-help-tackle-child-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost every GP now offers online access for patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefitting patients across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/almost-every-gp-now-offers-online-access-for-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/almost-every-gp-now-offers-online-access-for-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New adviser to reform NHS response to violence vs women and girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-adviser-to-reform-nhs-response-to-violence-vs-women-and-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-adviser-to-reform-nhs-response-to-violence-vs-women-and-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-adviser-to-reform-nhs-response-to-violence-against-women-and-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-adviser-to-reform-nhs-response-to-violence-against-women-and-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark UK-US pharmaceuticals deal to safeguard medicines access and drive vital investment for UK patients and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milestone deal secures UK’s medicines access for patients, with a wide range of groundbreaking new treatments to reach NHS front-line quicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-uk-us-pharmaceuticals-deal-to-safeguard-medicines-access-and-drive-vital-investmentfor-uk-patients-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-uk-us-pharmaceuticals-deal-to-safeguard-medicines-access-and-drive-vital-investmentfor-uk-patients-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: HIV Action Plan for England, 2025 to 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[This plan sets out how the government will reach its ambition of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-hiv-action-plan-for-england-2025-to-2030/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-hiv-action-plan-for-england-2025-to-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has launched a scheme which will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/trailblazing-scheme-to-reconnect-thousands-with-hiv-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/trailblazing-scheme-to-reconnect-thousands-with-hiv-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-october-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-october-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glossary]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alphabetical list of technical words and terms and their meanings and definitions that are used in the UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/glossary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/glossary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annex 4: development group and other contributors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the expert guidelines development group, the experts through experience group and small groups advising the development of these guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-4-development-group-and-other-contributors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-4-development-group-and-other-contributors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annex 3: alcohol withdrawal symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summary of common alcohol withdrawal symptoms and serious complications of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol treatment staff should be able to understand and recognise the signs of alcohol withdrawal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-3-alcohol-withdrawal-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-3-alcohol-withdrawal-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annex 2: fitness to drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[This annex explains when people and healthcare professionals must notify the relevant agency about conditions such as alcohol use disorders that may affect driving safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-2-fitness-to-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-2-fitness-to-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annex 1: relevant legislation and guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overview of relevant legislation and guidance from across the UK's 4 nations, covering child and adult safeguarding, mental capacity, carers and domestic abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-1-relevant-legislation-and-guidance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/annex-1-relevant-legislation-and-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27. Armed forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to treat problem alcohol use in UK armed forces personnel and veterans. It covers evidence-based interventions adapted for armed forces settings, the transition to civilian life and tailored support for veterans in community alcohol treatment services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/27-armed-forces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/27-armed-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26. Parents in alcohol treatment services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How alcohol treatment services can support parents and their children, including safeguarding responsibilities, working with children's social care and assessment and making referrals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/26-parents-in-alcohol-treatment-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/26-parents-in-alcohol-treatment-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25. Developing inclusive services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How alcohol treatment services can become accessible and effective for everyone, especially groups who face barriers to accessing care. This includes ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, women, older adults and people with learning disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/25-developing-inclusive-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/25-developing-inclusive-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24. Pregnancy and perinatal care]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to support women and other people who are pregnant to reduce or stop their alcohol use to reduce risks for the fetus and mother. It covers information and advice, multi-agency care planning, specialist treatment for alcohol dependence and support in the perinatal period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/24-pregnancy-and-perinatal-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/24-pregnancy-and-perinatal-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23. Specialist alcohol interventions and support for children and young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to provide specialist alcohol interventions and support for children and young people. This includes assessment, care planning, multi-agency co-ordination, working with parents, safeguarding and the transition arrangements needed for young people moving to adult services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/23-specialist-alcohol-interventions-and-support-for-children-and-young-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/23-specialist-alcohol-interventions-and-support-for-children-and-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22. People experiencing or perpetrating domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to identify, assess and respond to domestic abuse among both victims and perpetrators in alcohol treatment services. It covers safety planning, staff training, multi-agency approaches and appropriate referral pathways and working with specialist domestic abuse services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/22-people-experiencing-or-perpetrating-domestic-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/22-people-experiencing-or-perpetrating-domestic-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21. People experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to provide tailored alcohol treatment for people experiencing homelessness. It covers strategies for improving access and engagement, highlighting the need for multi-agency integrated care to address alcohol use, housing and wider needs while reducing health inequalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/21-people-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/21-people-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20. People with alcohol related brain damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to prevent, identify, assess and treat alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) using brief cognitive assessment, harm reduction, multidisciplinary pathways for comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, adapted interventions for cognitive impairments and long term support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/20-people-with-alcohol-related-brain-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/20-people-with-alcohol-related-brain-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19. People with co-occurring physical health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare assessments, treatment and recovery planning and referral pathways for primary or secondary healthcare for people with alcohol related physical health conditions including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, specific cancers, and smoking and lung health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/19-people-with-co-occurring-physical-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/19-people-with-co-occurring-physical-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18. People with co-occurring mental health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to support people with co-occurring mental health conditions and problem alcohol use, emphasising the 'everyone's job' and 'no wrong door' principles while outlining co-ordinated care across mental health and alcohol treatment services and evidence-based interventions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/18-people-with-co-occurring-mental-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/18-people-with-co-occurring-mental-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17. Alcohol treatment in the criminal justice system]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to deliver alcohol treatment interventions in police custody suites, prisons and other secure settings and for people with community sentences or on licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/17-alcohol-treatment-in-the-criminal-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/17-alcohol-treatment-in-the-criminal-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16. Alcohol care in acute hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to care for people with alcohol-use disorders in acute hospitals, covering assessment, providing a multidisciplinary approach, managing withdrawal, treating complications and planning discharge to ensure continuity of care with community alcohol treatment services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/16-alcohol-care-in-acute-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/16-alcohol-care-in-acute-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15. Primary care and community health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How primary and community health services can routinely identify health risk from alcohol use and respond appropriately. GPs and their teams identify and manage alcohol related health conditions, provide harm reduction interventions and work with specialist alcohol services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/15-primary-care-and-community-health-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/15-primary-care-and-community-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14. Residential treatment and intensive structured day programmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residential treatment and intensive structured day programmes for alcohol dependence aim to help people achieve abstinence and begin recovery through evidence-based interventions. This includes group work, individual support and planning for continuity of care in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/14-residential-treatment-and-intensive-structured-day-programmes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/14-residential-treatment-and-intensive-structured-day-programmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13. Community alcohol treatment and recovery services]]></title><description><![CDATA[How community alcohol treatment and recovery services can provide accessible, trauma-informed, inclusive care. This includes how they work with health, care and recovery services to develop personalised treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/13-community-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/13-community-alcohol-treatment-and-recovery-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working together to raise the healthiest generation ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State addressed the Barnardo's Health Conference about children’s health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/working-together-to-raise-the-healthiest-generation-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/working-together-to-raise-the-healthiest-generation-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Safeguarding adults, England, 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on adult safeguarding concerns that were raised and where enquiries took place during 2024 to 2025 in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-safeguarding-adults-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-safeguarding-adults-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister Stephen Kinnock's speech at the Hospice UK conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock spoke at the Hospice UK conference, launching the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Modern Service Framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-stephen-kinnocks-speech-at-the-hospice-uk-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/minister-stephen-kinnocks-speech-at-the-hospice-uk-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients to benefit from faster life-saving treatments as new leader appointed for health data service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visionary-leader-appointed-for-health-data-research-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/visionary-leader-appointed-for-health-data-research-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnado's Health Conference speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State gave a speech at the King's Fund today about children's health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/barnados-health-conference-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/barnados-health-conference-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A technical consultation seeking views on how to implement pack inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packaging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/implementing-inserts-in-cigarette-and-hand-rolling-tobacco-packs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/implementing-inserts-in-cigarette-and-hand-rolling-tobacco-packs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/soft-drink-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/soft-drink-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/soft-drinks-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/soft-drinks-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[250 Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring patient care closer to home and bring end to postcode lottery of healthcare access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chancellor-to-double-down-on-drive-to-cut-nhs-waiting-times-and-rollout-of-new-neighbourhood-health-centres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/chancellor-to-double-down-on-drive-to-cut-nhs-waiting-times-and-rollout-of-new-neighbourhood-health-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 25 September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the third meeting held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-25-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-25-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 11 December 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the first meeting held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-11-december-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-interministerial-group-for-health-and-social-care-communiqu-11-december-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions to benefit from new health and wellbeing quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Brits could boost their mood by spending five minutes taking a Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-to-benefit-from-new-health-and-wellbeing-quiz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-to-benefit-from-new-health-and-wellbeing-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-october-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-october-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to know what you think about our plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/plans-for-fair-pay-agreements-in-adult-social-care-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/plans-for-fair-pay-agreements-in-adult-social-care-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult social care survey, England: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance and materials for the adult social care survey (ASCS) in England 2025 to 2026 survey year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-survey-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-social-care-survey-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Men's health strategy equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details the equality impact assessment that accompanies the men's health strategy, Men’s health: a strategic vision for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-mens-health-strategy-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-mens-health-strategy-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Men's Health Strategy for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details the government’s 10-year vision for men's health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-mens-health-strategy-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-mens-health-strategy-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government unveils England's first ever Men's Health Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-unveils-englands-first-evermens-health-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-unveils-englands-first-evermens-health-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government fuels NHS innovation to unlock billions in growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients fasters and boost the UK's economic growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-fuels-nhs-innovation-to-unlock-billions-in-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-fuels-nhs-innovation-to-unlock-billions-in-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators]]></title><description><![CDATA[New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/multi-million-pound-backing-for-cutting-edge-projects-by-uk-scientists-and-innovators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/multi-million-pound-backing-for-cutting-edge-projects-by-uk-scientists-and-innovators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-intellectual-property-ip-guidance-for-the-nhs-in-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-intellectual-property-ip-guidance-for-the-nhs-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Carbon monoxide poisoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[This brings together the latest information on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning for healthcare professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State's address to the NHS Providers Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State addressed the NHS Providers Conference in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-address-to-the-nhs-providers-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/secretary-of-states-address-to-the-nhs-providers-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-performing NHS trusts will be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/top-nhs-trusts-given-new-powers-to-improve-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/top-nhs-trusts-given-new-powers-to-improve-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 influenza season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2026-to-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-flu-vaccines-2026-to-2027-jcvi-advice-16-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions to be redirected back into patient care with NHS reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Secretary announces plans to redirect billions of pounds from NHS reform back into patient care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/billions-to-be-redirected-back-into-patient-care-with-nhs-reform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/billions-to-be-redirected-back-into-patient-care-with-nhs-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Delivering the best for girls in custody: government response]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full government response to the independent review into the placement and care of girls in youth custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-delivering-the-best-for-girls-in-custody-government-response/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-delivering-the-best-for-girls-in-custody-government-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to Dr Camilla Kingdon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care thanks Dr Camilla Kingdon for undertaking the review of children’s hearing services, and sets out next steps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-to-dr-camilla-kingdon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-to-dr-camilla-kingdon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Kingdon review of children’s hearing services: final report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out the final report from the independent review of children’s hearing services in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-kingdon-review-of-childrens-hearing-services-final-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-kingdon-review-of-childrens-hearing-services-final-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-boost-for-britains-forces-as-new-nhs-programme-launches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/health-boost-for-britains-forces-as-new-nhs-programme-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients to benefit from cutting-edge NHS care from their homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More patients will receive faster, more convenient care from the comfort of their own homes, through the rollout of new digital technologies across the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-benefit-from-cutting-edge-nhs-care-from-their-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-benefit-from-cutting-edge-nhs-care-from-their-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief Medical Officer for England identifies areas of good practice and areas of risk, and recommends actions to improve health outcomes for this population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-the-health-of-people-in-prison-on-probation-and-in-the-secure-nhs-estate-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-the-health-of-people-in-prison-on-probation-and-in-the-secure-nhs-estate-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-november-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-november-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Down syndrome needs profile paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence received on the potential needs of people with Down syndrome through a call for evidence on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 and engagement with academics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-down-syndrome-needs-profile-paper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-down-syndrome-needs-profile-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance: call for evidence (easy read and BSL)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want your views on what should go into the Down Syndrome Act statutory guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence-easy-read-and-bsl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence-easy-read-and-bsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance: call for evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want your views on what should be included within the Down Syndrome Act statutory guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear what people think about our draft guidance on Down syndrome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent review of social work regulation: call for evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear from social workers, training providers and people with experience of social work as part of the independent review of social work regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-review-of-social-work-regulation-call-for-evidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-review-of-social-work-regulation-call-for-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-acts-to-tackle-rising-childhood-obesity-epidemic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-acts-to-tackle-rising-childhood-obesity-epidemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accredited official statistics: Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics and commentary on abortions carried out in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the government’s reforms, record capital investment and the hard work of NHS staff, the NHS continues to outperform its productivity target of 2%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-recovery-continues-with-above-target-productivity-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-recovery-continues-with-above-target-productivity-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Supplementary evidence to pay review bodies: hospital and community health sector, 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granular estimates of basic pay, total earnings and paybill for the hospital and community health sector workforce in England in 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-supplementary-evidence-to-pay-review-bodies-hospital-and-community-health-sector-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-supplementary-evidence-to-pay-review-bodies-hospital-and-community-health-sector-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-ssrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care for the pay round 2026 to 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-nhsprb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2026 to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evidence submitted to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-evidence-for-the-ddrb-pay-round-2026-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PPE procurement in the early pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about the government's procurement exercise to secure critical personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ppe-procurement-in-the-early-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ppe-procurement-in-the-early-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corrections regarding PPE procurement in the early pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further changes to information published in November 2021 about the government's procurement of PPE during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corrections-regarding-ppe-procurement-in-the-early-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corrections-regarding-ppe-procurement-in-the-early-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Personal social services adult social care survey report, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on the outcomes and experiences of users aged 18 and over in receipt of long-term adult social care services in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-personal-social-services-adult-social-care-survey-report-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-personal-social-services-adult-social-care-survey-report-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco and vapes: evidence to support legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call for evidence seeking further information to support policy development on tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-evidence-to-support-legislation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tobacco-and-vapes-evidence-to-support-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care finance report, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on adult social care finance in councils with adult social services responsibilities, including information on expenditure and income sources across both long and short term care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-finance-report-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-finance-report-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faster care for thousands thanks to NHS use of independent sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of people are receiving faster care thanks to the government’s partnership with the private sector - free at the point of use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/faster-care-for-thousands-thanks-to-nhs-use-of-independent-sector/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/faster-care-for-thousands-thanks-to-nhs-use-of-independent-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Independent maternity and neonatal investigation: terms of reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of reference for the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-maternity-and-neonatal-investigation-terms-of-reference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-independent-maternity-and-neonatal-investigation-terms-of-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Adult personal social services: specific revenue funding and grant allocations 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details and allocations of Department of Health and Social Care local authority-specific revenue funding for the financial year 2025 to 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-personal-social-services-specific-revenue-funding-and-grant-allocations-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-adult-personal-social-services-specific-revenue-funding-and-grant-allocations-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[More NHS sites across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-sites-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-sites-to-cut-bills-with-great-british-energy-solar-panels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[From blood tests to AI, new ways to diagnose dementia sooner and treat it faster set to be unlocked by new research challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advances-in-science-set-to-transform-treatments-for-people-living-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/advances-in-science-set-to-transform-treatments-for-people-living-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care activity report, England: 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics in development on adult social care activity including data on requests for support, provision of care services, and reviews of care and support plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-activity-report-england-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-activity-report-england-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-nhs-update-brings-menopause-into-routine-health-checks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-nhs-update-brings-menopause-into-routine-health-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces Women's Health Strategy to be renewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Health Strategy to be renewed in drive to improve access and tackle inequalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-announces-womens-health-strategy-to-be-renewed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-announces-womens-health-strategy-to-be-renewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Copilot trial demonstrates monthly time savings of potentially 400,000 hours for NHS staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-nhs-ai-trial-delivers-unprecedented-time-and-cost-savings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/major-nhs-ai-trial-delivers-unprecedented-time-and-cost-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Year Workforce Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[This call for evidence seeks views to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/10-year-workforce-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/10-year-workforce-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS to invest in pioneering tech to drive down waiting lists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS will move from a ‘cheapest-first’ to a ‘patient-first’ approach to purchasing cutting-edge medical technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-to-invest-in-pioneering-tech-to-drive-down-waiting-lists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-to-invest-in-pioneering-tech-to-drive-down-waiting-lists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: August 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-august-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-voluntary-scheme-aggregate-net-sales-and-payment-information-august-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-special-advisers-gifts-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[All data on senior officials’ business expenses, external meetings and hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on ministers' external meetings and any overseas travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-ministerial-travel-and-meetings-april-to-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: business appointment rules advice, April to June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-april-to-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-business-appointment-rules-advice-april-to-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Survey of adult carers in England 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance and materials for the survey of adult carers in England (SACE) 2025 to 2026 survey year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-survey-of-adult-carers-in-england-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-survey-of-adult-carers-in-england-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Old age dependency ratio supplementary analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on old age dependency ratio (OADR) by local authority and year, in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-old-age-dependency-ratio-supplementary-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-old-age-dependency-ratio-supplementary-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Mortality supplementary analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data and analysis on mortality trends in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-mortality-supplementary-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-mortality-supplementary-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Health trends and variation in England 2025: a Chief Medical Officer report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overview of the health of England’s population, including trends over time and geographical variation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-health-trends-and-variation-in-england-2025-a-chief-medical-officer-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-health-trends-and-variation-in-england-2025-a-chief-medical-officer-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: Coronary heart disease prevalence supplementary analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data and analysis on coronary heart disease (CHD) in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-coronary-heart-disease-prevalence-supplementary-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-coronary-heart-disease-prevalence-supplementary-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of vaccines to be made in Oxfordshire, and government unveils £50 million fund, in double boost for life sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opened as government further boosts life sciences sector with £50 million fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-vaccines-to-be-made-in-oxfordshire-and-government-unveils-50-million-fund-in-double-boost-for-life-sciences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-of-vaccines-to-be-made-in-oxfordshire-and-government-unveils-50-million-fund-in-double-boost-for-life-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: UK 5-year action plan for AMR: 1-year progress report]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report provides an update on activities during the first year of the UK 5-year national action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-5-year-action-plan-for-amr-1-year-progress-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-uk-5-year-action-plan-for-amr-1-year-progress-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Blood and Transplant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Blood and Transplant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-blood-and-transplant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-nhs-blood-and-transplant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information August 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-august-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-august-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amend regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on amending the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the ongoing supply and deployment of vaccinations across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/amend-regulations-to-support-the-supply-and-deployment-of-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/amend-regulations-to-support-the-supply-and-deployment-of-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC register of board members' interests, 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A register of the private interests declared by DHSC board members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-register-of-board-members-interests-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-register-of-board-members-interests-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100,000 more people get quicker care thanks to GP funding reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 'Advice and Guidance' scheme - backed by £80 million - that enables GPs to liaise with specialists, saw 113,000 more patients receive quicker care in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/100000-more-people-get-quicker-care-thanks-to-gp-funding-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/100000-more-people-get-quicker-care-thanks-to-gp-funding-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extend medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeks views on extending the range of medicines available to optometrists and contact lens opticians so they can treat minor eye conditions in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/extend-medicines-for-optometrists-and-contact-lens-opticians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/extend-medicines-for-optometrists-and-contact-lens-opticians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is seeking views on the proposed ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 years in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to boost kids’ health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ban-on-selling-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-boost-kids-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/ban-on-selling-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-boost-kids-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-combat-flu-outbreaks-by-removing-red-tape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-to-combat-flu-outbreaks-by-removing-red-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/free-chickenpox-vaccination-offered-for-first-time-to-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/free-chickenpox-vaccination-offered-for-first-time-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) data collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance for councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) on how to complete the DoLS data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-dols-data-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-dols-data-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government puts nurses at heart of DNA testing and research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government to create ground-breaking new genomics population health service, with nurses in leading roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-puts-nurses-at-heart-of-dna-testing-and-research/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/government-puts-nurses-at-heart-of-dna-testing-and-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Meningococcal C conjugate vaccine: advice for healthcare practitioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[From summer 2013, changes to the meningococcal C vaccine schedule will offer better protection to teens and young adults, including those entering university for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-meningococcal-c-conjugate-vaccine-advice-for-healthcare-practitioners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-meningococcal-c-conjugate-vaccine-advice-for-healthcare-practitioners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Meningococcal C conjugate vaccine schedule training slideset]]></title><description><![CDATA[This slideset outlines changes to the 2014 meningococcal C conjugate (MenC) vaccination programme to healthcare professionals (HCPs).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-meningococcal-c-conjugate-vaccine-schedule-training-slideset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-meningococcal-c-conjugate-vaccine-schedule-training-slideset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-500-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Gaza medical evacuation scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government update on efforts to medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/update-on-gaza-medical-evacuation-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/update-on-gaza-medical-evacuation-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New healthier food standards to give babies best start in life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-healthier-food-standards-to-give-babies-best-start-in-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-healthier-food-standards-to-give-babies-best-start-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, September 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-september-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-september-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, October 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-october-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-october-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, November 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-november-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-november-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, March 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-march-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-march-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, July 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-july-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-july-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, January 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-january-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-january-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, February 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-february-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-february-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, December 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-december-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-december-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-august-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-august-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, June 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-june-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-spending-over-25000-june-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: David Fuller inquiry: phase 2 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The independent inquiry’s concluding report on whether procedures and practices in hospitals and other settings safeguard the security and dignity of deceased people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-david-fuller-inquiry-phase-2-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-david-fuller-inquiry-phase-2-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Cervical screening: HPV self-sampling equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equality impact assessment of the use of human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling for under-screened populations within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-cervical-screening-hpv-self-sampling-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-cervical-screening-hpv-self-sampling-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate roles: final report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent report by Professor Gillian Leng CBE looking at the safety and effectiveness of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-of-the-physician-associate-and-anaesthesia-associate-roles-final-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-independent-review-of-the-physician-associate-and-anaesthesia-associate-roles-final-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare for visitors to the UK from the EU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information on accessing healthcare for visitors to the UK from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/healthcare-for-visitors-to-the-uk-from-the-eu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/healthcare-for-visitors-to-the-uk-from-the-eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact assessment: Lung cancer screening: equality impact assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equality impact assessment for targeted screening for lung cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-lung-cancer-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/impact-assessment-lung-cancer-screening-equality-impact-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions more appointments as more than 2,000 extra GPs recruited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boost is part of Plan for Change to rebuild the NHS by shifting healthcare from hospitals into the community and ending the 8am scramble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-more-appointments-as-more-than-2000-extra-gps-recruited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/millions-more-appointments-as-more-than-2000-extra-gps-recruited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Pandemic preparedness, prevention and response: health and care research and development framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government’s approach to research funding for new, emerging and escalating infectious disease threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-pandemic-preparedness-prevention-and-response-health-and-care-research-and-development-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-pandemic-preparedness-prevention-and-response-health-and-care-research-and-development-framework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[This consultation seeks views on proposals on quality and payment reforms for NHS dentistry in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-dentistry-contract-quality-and-payment-reforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-dentistry-contract-quality-and-payment-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More NHS dentistry for those who need it most]]></title><description><![CDATA[New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-nhs-dentistry-for-those-who-need-it-most/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/more-nhs-dentistry-for-those-who-need-it-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents across the country to benefit from new plan to drive up the quality and accessibility of early years education and boost children’s life chances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-strategy-to-improve-early-years-and-family-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/landmark-strategy-to-improve-early-years-and-family-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corporate report: NHS England annual accountability statement: 2023 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS England's performance measured against the NHS public health functions agreement for 2023 to 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-nhs-england-annual-accountability-statement-2023-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/corporate-report-nhs-england-annual-accountability-statement-2023-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10 Year Health Plan for England says how we will fix the problems in the NHS to make it better for everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: List of family hub sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A list of each family hub location in England funded by government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-list-of-family-hub-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-list-of-family-hub-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Review of patient safety across the health and care landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Penny Dash's review of patient safety across the health and care landscape in England, which was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-of-patient-safety-across-the-health-and-care-landscape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-of-patient-safety-across-the-health-and-care-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS App overhaul will break down barriers to healthcare and reduce inequalities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS App will be transformed so it gives every patient information, choice and control of their own healthcare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-app-overhaul-will-break-down-barriers-to-healthcare-and-reduce-inequalities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-app-overhaul-will-break-down-barriers-to-healthcare-and-reduce-inequalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: Adult social care and the cost of inaction: government response to the HSCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government response to the recommendations made by the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) in their report on adult social care and the cost of inaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-adult-social-care-and-the-cost-of-inaction-government-response-to-the-hscc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-adult-social-care-and-the-cost-of-inaction-government-response-to-the-hscc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit for the Future: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, made an oral statement announcing Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fit-for-the-future-health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/fit-for-the-future-health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: July 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-july-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-july-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing healthcare easy as online banking with revamped NHS App]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS App to become the complete digital front door to the NHS, where patients book appointments, manage medicines and view data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/managing-healthcare-easy-as-online-banking-with-revamped-nhs-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/managing-healthcare-easy-as-online-banking-with-revamped-nhs-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister launches a new era for the NHS, bringing more easily accessible care closer to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pm-launches-new-era-for-nhs-with-easier-care-in-neighbourhoods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/pm-launches-new-era-for-nhs-with-easier-care-in-neighbourhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 'innovator passports' will slash red tape so cutting-edge tech and treatments can be rolled out across the NHS quicker under the 10 Year Health Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/innovator-passports-set-to-accelerate-cutting-edge-nhs-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/innovator-passports-set-to-accelerate-cutting-edge-nhs-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: DHSC group accounting manual 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandatory annual reports and accounts guidelines for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) group bodies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-group-accounting-manual-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/world-first-ai-system-to-warn-of-nhs-patient-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/world-first-ai-system-to-warn-of-nhs-patient-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan, which will speed up clinical research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unprecedented-boost-for-clinical-trials-under-10-year-health-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/unprecedented-boost-for-clinical-trials-under-10-year-health-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: Birthday Honours 2025: Ambulance Service list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recipients of the King's Ambulance Service Medal 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-birthday-honours-2025-ambulance-service-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-birthday-honours-2025-ambulance-service-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after £9m boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients living with rare blood disorders to benefit from increased access to treatment and availability of services, thanks to £9 million investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sickle-cell-patients-to-get-better-treatment-after-9m-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sickle-cell-patients-to-get-better-treatment-after-9m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after £9 million boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients living with rare blood disorders to benefit from increased access to treatment and availability of services, thanks to £9 million investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sickle-cell-patients-to-get-better-treatment-after-9-million-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/sickle-cell-patients-to-get-better-treatment-after-9-million-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our vision for a new model of NHS care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at NHS ConfedExpo 2025 in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/our-vision-for-a-new-model-of-nhs-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/our-vision-for-a-new-model-of-nhs-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency workers to be better protected from racial abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency workers will be better protected from violence and abuse when visiting homes as the government introduces new laws to support frontline staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/emergency-workers-to-be-better-protected-from-racial-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/emergency-workers-to-be-better-protected-from-racial-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our plan to improve the lives of people with ME/CFS (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has written a plan to support people who live with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/our-plan-to-improve-the-lives-of-people-with-mecfs-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/our-plan-to-improve-the-lives-of-people-with-mecfs-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS red tape blitz delivers game-changing new cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients to benefit from new era in cancer treatment, as Government slashes red tape to unleash life-saving innovation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-red-tape-blitz-delivers-game-changing-new-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-red-tape-blitz-delivers-game-changing-new-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions more patients will receive appointments, screening invitations and other important information via the NHS App, as part of £50 million upgrade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-receive-reminders-and-test-results-via-the-nhs-app/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/patients-to-receive-reminders-and-test-results-via-the-nhs-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Estates Safety Fund: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full list of schemes included in the Estates Safety Fund 2025 to 2026, addressing critical infrastructure and safety risk in NHS hospital buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-estates-safety-fund-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-estates-safety-fund-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ambulances and faster emergency care for patients next winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as the government sets out reforms to shorten waiting times in A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-ambulances-and-faster-emergency-care-for-patients-next-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-ambulances-and-faster-emergency-care-for-patients-next-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2025 to March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the funds collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit and funds paid to the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-april-2025-to-march-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-nhs-injury-costs-recovery-scheme-april-2025-to-march-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling modern slavery in NHS procurement: proposed regulations and guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government is inviting views on the draft National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2024 and accompanying guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tackling-modern-slavery-in-nhs-procurement-proposed-regulations-and-guidance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/tackling-modern-slavery-in-nhs-procurement-proposed-regulations-and-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: June 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-june-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/official-statistics-adult-social-care-in-england-monthly-statistics-june-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency data: DHSC: workforce management information March 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-march-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/transparency-data-dhsc-workforce-management-information-march-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New JCVI Chair appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Wei Shen Lim KBE will become the new chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) from October 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-jcvi-chair-appointed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/new-jcvi-chair-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/telecare-users-and-their-loved-ones-across-the-uk-urged-to-speak-to-telecoms-providers-ahead-of-switch-to-digital-landlines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/telecare-users-and-their-loved-ones-across-the-uk-urged-to-speak-to-telecoms-providers-ahead-of-switch-to-digital-landlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government crackdown on rip-off temporary staffing agencies delivers unprecedented savings, as NHS trusts are urged to eradicate agency spending altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nearly-1-billion-for-nhs-frontline-after-agency-spend-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nearly-1-billion-for-nhs-frontline-after-agency-spend-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence in British Sign Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to hear your views and ideas about men's health issues. Your ideas will help the government to make a Men's Health Strategy for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence-in-british-sign-language/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence-in-british-sign-language/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accredited official statistics: Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics and commentary on abortions carried out in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2017/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/accredited-official-statistics-abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: doctors and dentists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 4% pay rise for consultants, speciality doctors, specialists, GPs and dentists, backdated to 1 April 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-doctors-and-dentists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-doctors-and-dentists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: resident doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 5.4% pay rise for resident doctors, backdated to 1 April 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-resident-doctors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-resident-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Correspondence: NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: Agenda for Change staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 3.6% pay rise for NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, backdated to 1 April 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-agenda-for-change-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/correspondence-nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-agenda-for-change-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty Third Report: 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations and observations from the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration on doctors’ and dentists’ pay in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-fifty-third-report-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-fifty-third-report-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: NHS Pay Review Body Thirty-Eight Report: 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body on the pay of NHS staff paid on Agenda for Change terms and conditions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-nhs-pay-review-body-thirty-eight-report-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-nhs-pay-review-body-thirty-eight-report-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Senior Salaries Review Body Report: 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations from the Senior Salaries Review Body on the remuneration of senior staff in the public sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-senior-salaries-review-body-report-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-senior-salaries-review-body-report-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS workers awarded real terms pay rises for second year in row]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS workers, including doctors and nurses, will receive real terms pay rises after the Health Secretary accepted the Pay Review Bodies’ pay recommendations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-workers-awarded-real-terms-pay-rises-for-second-year-in-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/nhs-workers-awarded-real-terms-pay-rises-for-second-year-in-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: DHSC public appointments: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-executive appointments to the Department of Health and Social Care's public bodies and committees from April 2025 to March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-dhsc-public-appointments-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research: UK public health antimicrobial resistance alerts (ARAs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antimicrobial resistance alerts (ARAs) inform microbiologists of emerging antimicrobial-resistant micro-organisms that could spread in the UK health service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-uk-public-health-antimicrobial-resistance-alerts-aras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/research-uk-public-health-antimicrobial-resistance-alerts-aras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's National Statement for the WHO's World Health Assembly. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/78th-world-health-assembly-uk-national-statement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/78th-world-health-assembly-uk-national-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK adopts historic Pandemic Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better protections for British public and NHS thanks to deal adopted at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-adopts-historic-pandemic-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/uk-adopts-historic-pandemic-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy paper: DHSC counter-fraud policy: summary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health and Social Care's approach to preventing and detecting fraud, bribery and corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-counter-fraud-policy-summary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/policy-paper-dhsc-counter-fraud-policy-summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance: Learning Support Fund 9th edition: 2025 to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for academic authorities and students on pre-registration healthcare programmes in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-learning-support-fund-9th-edition-2025-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/guidance-learning-support-fund-9th-edition-2025-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent report: Review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (easy read)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easy read of the final findings and recommendations of the review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-into-the-operational-effectiveness-of-the-care-quality-commission-easy-read/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/independent-report-review-into-the-operational-effectiveness-of-the-care-quality-commission-easy-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey launched to inform NHS dental contract reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentists in England encouraged to take part to inform government plansto improve NHS dentistry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/nurse/survey-launched-to-inform-nhs-dental-contract-reform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 01:01:00 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