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Reflexology ‘effective pain relief’, UK study suggests

Reflexology may be as effective as painkillers, according to a scientific survey carried out by UK researchers. Continue reading

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Regulator carries out probe at Basildon Hospital

Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors have carried out a three-day unannounced inspection at Basildon Hospital. Continue reading

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NHS faces a nursing shortage, review for RCN warns

The NHS in England faces a future shortage of nurses unless action is taken, according to workforce research carried out for the Royal College of Nursing. Continue reading

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Alexander technique could relieve chronic pain

A study was carried out for 11 months, exploring an Alexander Technique teaching service that was time-limited. Continue reading

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Alexander technique could relieve chronic pain

A study was carried out for 11 months, exploring an Alexander Technique teaching service that was time-limited. Continue reading

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PM’s Commission on Nursing ‘not in vain’

The work of the Prime Minister’s Commission on Nursing carried out during Gordon Brown’s premiership will not have been in vain, according to the nurse leading the new Nursing and Care Quality Forum. Continue reading

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Study calls for congenital heart disease screening for newborn babies

Congenital heart disease tests should be carried out on newborn babies, leaders of a new study have urged. Continue reading

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Intentional ward rounds need improving, says PM forum lead

Intentional ward rounds must be carried out hourly and more paperwork should be done by the bedside, according to one of the leads of the prime minister’s nursing forum. Continue reading

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CQC carry out spot check on Stepping Hill

Government inspectors have carried out a surprise inspection at a hospital at the centre of a police probe into insulin poisoning. Continue reading

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Infection control nurses told to to test twice for C diff

Two tests must be carried out to diagnose cases of Clostridium difficile in hospital patients, according to latest guidance from the Department of Health. Continue reading

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