Expert advice
NHS mileage allowances: what are you entitled to and why it needs an urgent update
Nurses have been hit hard by rising fuel costs as NHS mileage allowances fail to cover costs
03 May 2022
Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
26 Apr 2022
Why communication is key in the care of people with learning disabilities
NHS organisations need to ensure healthcare information and support is accessible
13 Apr 2022
Finance apps: the help you need to manage your money and find offers and discounts
With living costs rising sharply, take a look at our list of apps that put you in control
22 Mar 2022
NHS pension changes: what you need to know
The age discrimination ‘remedy’ takes effect soon – find out what it could mean for you
08 Mar 2022
Pain measurement: tools that can aid assessment, including for patients with dementia
Find out about the tools and scales for acute and chronic pain that can aid your practice
01 Mar 2022
New guidance on what nurses need to know about the use of force in mental health units
Guidance sits alongside existing regulations and aims to end inappropriate use of force
16 Feb 2022
When would I need to self-refer to the NMC?
Expectations related to ill health and legal action, plus what doesn’t warrant self-referral
09 Feb 2022
Revalidation: what to do if you’re running out of time and work pressures aren’t helping
Your quick guide to stress-free revalidation, plus what to do if you need an extension
01 Feb 2022
COVID-19 home treatments for vulnerable people: the new antiviral options
Who is eligible for the treatments, what they do and how they are administered
25 Jan 2022
Standardised uniforms for nurses: who will wear them and when?
Uniform for NHS staff in England will have a dress option and reflect cultural diversity
09 Nov 2021
Agenda for Change: what nurses need to know as they consider the latest pay offer
The system aims to offer transparent pay and conditions – but is it still fit for purpose?
31 Aug 2021
Setting the standards for community learning disability nurses
New voluntary standards set out clear idea of skills and knowledge senior nurses need
11 Aug 2021
Resilience: what it is – and what it isn’t
The term is controversial, but developing the skills can aid recovery from stress
03 Aug 2021
NHS pay rise: what you need to know and what happens next
Quick guide to the 2021-22 pay round – wherever you are in the UK
29 Jul 2021
Culturally sensitive nursing care: how to understand and meet all patients’ needs
Nurses enhance patients’ care experience when they take steps to bridge cultural gaps
13 Jul 2021
What is trauma-informed care and how can its principles support service users?
Past trauma can be missed in people with learning disabilities and mental health issues
01 Jul 2021
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
15 Jun 2021