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The dangers of diabetes

‘Long-term weight loss requires sustained motivation and personal discipline, which is difficult for many.’ .

COVID-19 and end of life

‘Indeed, it may be a mistake to believe that everyone with frailty or multiple or serious health conditions wants their life extended or perhaps protected from an infection such as COVID-19 that may...

Will life ever be the same again?

‘Even those who have not experienced anxiety and depression previously have been challenged by the lockdown.’ .

Difficult times

‘… many despair of the media's negativity, which has left the general population concerned and anxious about every aspect of their lives.’ .

The COVID-19 challenge

‘Extreme events often herald new approaches, and, in the case of the NHS, the use of digital technology is coming into its own, both to promote the efficient use of resources and to minimise...

Managing heart failure

‘It is estimated that there are about 920 000 people living with heart failure in the UK, which exceeds the number with the four most common cancers combined and imposes a significant healthcare...

Hand and other hygiene practices

‘Role modelling good hygiene practices to students and others should be part of professional practice.’.

District nursing today

‘The lack of consistency regarding remuneration, clinical band, prescribing, role and job title undermines the public's understanding of the title ‘district nurse’.’ .

Cold homes in winter

‘Older people, and their carers and families, should understand the markers of malnutrition and be educated about the importance of good nutrition for health and wellbeing.’ .

Are sight and hearing undervalued?

‘Sensory loss has a profound impact upon the everyday lives of individuals.’ .

Optimising medication

‘Community nurses can contribute to medication safety by helping to monitor high-risk medications and highlighting concerns regarding non-adherence to the relevant treatment guidelines.‘.

Reset for health creation

‘Demographic changes and the burgeoning population with long-term conditions necessitate that the neglect of health creation is addressed urgently to avert the inevitable consequences for both the...

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