Journal of General Practice Nursing

19/08/2025

04/08/2025

Empowering patients, easing pressure on the system. 🩹

With wound care placing a heavy burden on the NHS, supported self-management is a key strategy to empower patients and promote independence.

This article outlines how GPNs can implement practical self-management support for patients living with wounds, from developing trust to setting achievable goals.

📖 Read more:
https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/resources/details/how-implement-supported-self-management-wound-care

29/07/2025

🦠 Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) may be rare among UK travellers, but with the virus spreading in parts of Europe and Asia, it’s vital that GPNs are equipped to advise patients visiting or living in endemic regions.

This article offers essential guidance on symptoms, prevention, vaccination, and risk assessment for travellers. 🧳

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/06-2025/article/tick-borne-encephalitis-advising-travellers

09/07/2025

23/06/2025

🏊‍♂️ How swimming can support both body and mind

In this article, Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea, UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions at the RCN, speaks with Swim England’s Andrew Power about the wide-ranging physical and mental health benefits of swimming.

From easing joint pain to boosting mood, discover how swimming can support wellbeing across the lifespan - and how healthcare professionals can encourage people to get involved.

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/06-2025/article/how-swimming-can-benefit-physical-and-mental-health

19/06/2025

🧠 Solve the Case...

A patient presents with hallucinations - but what does this have to do with continence care?

💬 Drop your thoughts or guesses in the comments before you click!

Uncover the clinical link and test your knowledge: https://ow.ly/vOTS50W96wT

17/06/2025

It’s World Continence Week (16–22 June)! 💚
All week, we’ll be exploring key topics in continence care to raise awareness and spark discussions. Making sure you're up to date with changes in practice is the best way to support yourself and your patients.

Have you joined our Clinical Leadership Programme? It’s completely free and gives you access to monthly clinical and professional updates.
👉 Sign up: https://www.clp-hub.com/clp-content-clinical

And don’t forget to share it with your colleagues!

16/06/2025

General practice nursing is a unique role - both in terms of skill set and employment. But training routes can be inconsistent, often negotiated by individual GPNs at practice level.

This article shares how the Cheshire and Merseyside Training Hub has created a one-year preceptorship course designed to support and strengthen the GPN workforce.💙

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/03-2025/article/general-practice-nurse-education-what-does-the-future-look-like

13/06/2025

🧠 Supporting young people’s mental health

The third article in our CYP mental health series explores CBT-informed self-help techniques for anxiety and mood that can be shared with children, young people, and families.

It also discusses managing risk and the use of collaborative safety plans in practice.

👉 Read the article: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/06-2025/article/children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-brief-interventions

12/06/2025

The Journal of Community Nursing is a free online education resource for healthcare professionals in primary care: learning zone e-learning modules on clinical subjects for revalidation and CPD.

11/06/2025

Diabetes Week runs from 9–15th June, shining a light on the impact of diabetes and the importance of support, education, and early intervention.

To mark the week, explore the GPN Diabetes Digest series, offering quick, evidence-based reads to support your knowledge and confidence in diabetes care.

👉 Read the series: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/search-site/search-results/start/0/type/all/topic/all/order_dir/date_desc/keyword/Diabetes+digest

22/05/2025

🩺 Can Diet Help Endometriosis?
This article explores the evidence for and against certain diets and supplements in the management of endometriosis.
It highlights the potential benefit of anti-inflammatory approaches and suggests that a holistic, whole-diet and lifestyle strategy, tailored to each individual, may offer the most support.

👉 Read more: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journals/issue/03-2025/article/can-diet-help-endometriosis