Midwives want to see their profession 'truly valued' by society, governments and healthcare systems in order for midwifery leaders across the world to flourish, a new study has found.

In the biggest ever international study into midwifery leadership, Coventry University Research identified

Today is a great opportunity to reflect on the amazing job these healthcare workers perform every day of the year. Thanks to Ella Devereux for sharing via Nursing Times.
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I wrote a poem about kissing my son on his eyelids at night. In this week’s The TLS 🧡

'A simple switch to decaf could make a big difference – I think everywhere should do it,' continence nurse specialist Sarah Coombes said.

Her research has revealed how switching patients to decaf drinks can reduce falls risk and improve overall health.

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I wrote about the Joe Lycett 'fake news' stunt and how it draws little attention to the real problems causing the spread of disinformation – but how it is very successful at drawing attention to Joe Lycett newstatesman.com/comment/2024/0…

This week NHS England has warned against a pay rise above 2% for nurses, unless the government pledges additional money.

In its submission to the NHS Pay Review Body, it said a higher pay award could lead to staffing cuts and hinder service improvements.

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Employing organisations in the NHS do not support any move away from the Agenda for Change contract, NHS Employers has said.

The organisation is the latest to step out in opposition to the idea of a separate pay spine for nurses.

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Only one in four nurses would recommend working for the NHS to other people, according to new research by IPR.

Just 26% of nurses said they would recommend a job in the NHS, citing poor pay and increasing workload as deterrents.

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Nurses are among those supporting South Tees Hospitals to pilot sanitary bins in male toilets, to help raise awareness about male incontinence.

It has become the first hospital trust in the region to install sanitary bins in its male toilets.

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Previous paid care experience does not increase nursing students’ compassion, a new study has found.

Research by academics at UoN Health Sciences has also found that prior care experience does not prevent nurses from experiencing a reality shock upon qualifying.

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Thank you Nursing Times for featuring our fruitful partnership with Dharura: BRI EM Global Health

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A new partnership is set to launch between hospitals in the South West of England and hospitals in Kenya, as part of a global network that supports nurses to deliver emergency care.

The partnership is being led by Dharura: BRI EM Global Health charity.

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This is a v frustrating read. NHS translators are absolutely vital for improving health outcomes in often underserved communities.

Pitting translators against nurses like this also ignores all the amazing work nurses are doing to improve translation services in their trusts!

Thank you for reporting on the excellent work of parish nurses and other faith-based nursing groups Ella Devereux We have more outstanding examples of the work of parish nurses to share! For any RNs interested in knowing more, please get in touch parishnursing.org.uk

We were delighted to contribute to this piece Nursing Times Ella Devereux The work of parish nurses and other faith-based nursing groups is an important contribution to the holistic care of individuals, families and local communities, promoting health, wellbeing & spiritual care

'British Sikh Nurses is a nurse-led health education intervention that built trust within the Sikh community and faith-based nursing groups across the UK are leading on health promotion in the community.' Nursing Times Nursing and Midwifery Council Nursing Standard Preet Kaur Gill MP
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Check out this!

Understanding the importance of faith in maternity care

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Thank you Nursing Times for looking into how faith plays an important part in the inequalities agenda

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