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There is something wrong in a regulatory system when intentional harm and deceit is not punished. I am in fact referring to the case of the doctor who is now referred to as ‘Bloodgate’ doctor on the BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11142562

I think there’s some real issues in this White Paper, firstly, despite whatever you think, the government has broken its pledge not to have top down reorganisation, lets look at the implications of that: 1: Four or so years ago we went from 28 SHAs to 10, at a cost of many jobs; we are [...]

People are being urged to look out for friends and family after a rise in deaths due to the sustained hot weather. Following warnings from the Department of Health and the Met Office yesterday, the Health Protection Agency estimates that the weather has been causing significant problems – particularly for the elderly. The Health Protection [...]

Apologies to those who found a million re-tweets from the system, the new WordPress update and Twitter settings didn’t like each other, as such this caused the whole message database to be retweated and reposted, apologies.

Commenting on new alcohol statistics published today by the NHS Information Centre, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: “The amount of people drinking to excess continues to be a serious and widespread concern. Every day, nurses see the devastating consequences of excessive drinking on patients’ physical [...]

London members have actively participated in RCN Congress debates this week at Bournemouth. Many asked the part leaders with other notable speakers such as BJ Waltho asking the leaders why should we vote for you. Participants debated and ensured professional and poltical issues were discussed, debated and made clear nurses feelings about issues of important.

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown anounced plans to guarantee patients the right to receive treatment at home with all pregnant women to be offered the right to a home birth and the terminally ill given palliative care to allow them to die at home in his speech to the Royal College of Nursing annual Congress. [...]

So you may not be the most up to date with twitter Bebo, Facebook etc, but a little anecdote that shows the power of Twitter. In the travel shut-down with the volcanic ash, a bone marrow harvest was affected with a donation stuck in Europe; within 10 minutes of the first call for help on [...]

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Welcoming the publication of the Health Select Committee report on Social Care, Janet Davies, Executive Director of Nursing and Service Delivery at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: “Nurses have told us that they would prefer a comprehensive model of funding – the only option where everybody would pay collectively for social care, sharing [...]

Everyone has a story to tell. Today, I want to hear yours. Nurses are making a difference for their patients across the UK every single day. Through their hard work, their dedication, their skills and compassion, nurses are constantly touching people’s lives. Whether you are a nurse, a patient, or a concerned member of the [...]

The first strategy to help adults with autism in England live independently in a society that understands them, was launched today by Care Services Minister Phil Hope. For too long, adults with autism have been excluded. Just 15 per cent are in paid employment and 49 per cent live at home with parents. Fulfilling and [...]