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Midwives under extreme workforce pressure NMC survey shows
Data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) first ever survey of registered professionals showed that midwives have been among the hardest hit by workforce pressures, and by toxic workplace culture. Midwives under extreme workforce pressure NMC survey shows appeared first on Nursing Times.
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SSSC Registered – a qualified workforce: Michael’s story
<p>Michael is a home care coordinator with Fife Council’s care at home services. Initially anxious about completing a qualification, Michael is now working towards his second one. Today he shares his experience.</p>
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Exercise ‘not beneficial’ for osteoarthritis treatment, suggests review
Patients with osteoarthritis may derive “little to no benefit” from exercise therapy, calling into question its use as first line treatment, according to a new review of the evidence. Exercise ‘not beneficial’ for osteoarthritis treatment, suggests review appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NICE backs early use of flozins in ‘landmark moment for diabetes care’
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be offered SGLT-2 inhibitors, known as ‘flozins’, much earlier in their treatment, according to updated guidelines. NICE backs early use of flozins in ‘landmark moment for diabetes care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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