Primary Health Care

19/09/2024

District nurses practise at an advanced level.

Read the case for why this role deserves band 7 recognition.

What pay band are you on?

District nurses practise at an advanced level, so given rising caseloads, better pay and clearer career pathways are essential for recruitment and retention

18/07/2024

‘I keep putting off claiming mileage as completing my visits and documenting them takes me my entire shift, plus several hours of my own time already, so I don’t have time to fill in the mileage as well’

Sound familiar?

This Primary Health Care article on NHS mileage rates explores the need for nurses to get a fairer deal.

When nurses must use their cars to travel to patients and service users in the community, they may find themselves out-of-pocket – so something’s got to give

23/05/2024

This interactive webinar will give you the facts about measles and its potential impact on children’s health, as well the safety and efficacy of the MMR vaccine.

It will give all nurses insight into the barriers preventing parents from vaccinating their children, and practical tips and advice to overcome vaccination concerns through effective communication.

The event is for UK healthcare professionals only. MSD has no influence on the webinar agenda.

Click here for more details - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tackling-measles-nursings-role-in-supporting-vaccination-tickets-875891915297

23/04/2024

Caring for people who inject drugs.

This article from Primary Health Care looks at the experiences of nurses who care for people who inject drugs.
The article, by practice nurse Jenny Hayden, identifies knowledge gaps in current practice. Four main themes were identified: lack of knowledge, emotional challenges, stigma, and fear and safety.

Click the link to learn more

Exploring nurses’ experiences of caring for people who inject drugs with a physical health condition: an integrative literature review

30/03/2024

Sickle cell disease: a guide for primary care nurses

Around 17,500 people in England have sickle cell disease and the majority of them are of African and Caribbean heritage.

Find out everything you need to know, from the symptoms to management options.

Sickle cell disease is a lifelong blood disorder which can leave people at risk of serious complications, nurses can support patients and boost quality of life

19/03/2024

Checking nasogastric tube safety in children care for in the community: a re-examination of the evidence base

This article discusses a revised approach to nasogastric feeding, which can reduce delays and missed administration of fluids, feeds, and medicines.

Checking nasogastric tube safety in children cared for in the community: a re-examination of the evidence base

17/02/2024

Although UTIs can be mild and easily managed, they can lead to serious infection, sepsis, and even death

This Primary Health Care article offers tips on prevention, diagnosis and timely treatment to improve quality of life, reduce risk of adverse behavioural symptoms and outcomes including sepsis.

Discover more > https://rcni.com/primary-health-care/newsroom/analysis/utis-older-people-risks-symptoms-and-nursing-management-203176c

15/01/2024

Patient safety: we need action on community nursing’s red flags

Could 2024 be the year when the concerns of nurses working across community start to see some serious recognition and even action?

Red flags raised by community nurses can be ignored, but issues such as workload pressures and huge caseloads are urgent and complex, and affect patient care

03/01/2024

New end of life community sepsis tool: a nurse’s guide

Learn about the latest version of the Sepsis Six tool and what care it recommends.

The UK Sepsis Trust and Marie Cure's latest version of the Sepsis Six tool helps nurses in the community to assess risk to patients and guide decision making