Workforce crisis leaves the NHS teetering on the brink – but there is a way forward
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Workforce crisis leaves the NHS teetering on the brink – but there is a way forward

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/21/workforce-crisis-nhs-teetering-brink By Kailash Chand Ministers must act where others have failed and put prevention rather than treatment at the heart of the healthcare system The NHS workforce shortage is forcing staff to work long hours with no breaks, and go lengthy spells without eating, drinking, sitting down or using the…

Mental health and learning disability student nurses to receive extra £1,000 grant
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Mental health and learning disability student nurses to receive extra £1,000 grant

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nursing/mental-health-learning-disability-grant By  Mimi Launder Students in ‘shortage specialisms’ such as mental health and learning disability nursing will receive an extra £1,000 each year they are at university, the Government confirmed yesterday (20 January). It also released details of further payments to cover childcare costs and for students in regions ‘struggling…

Student nurse hosts coffee mornings to combat loneliness
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Student nurse hosts coffee mornings to combat loneliness

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/mental-health/student-nurse-hosts-coffee-mornings-to-combat-loneliness-20-01-2020/ By Rebecca Gilroy A student nurse from Blackpool is going above and beyond to reduce social isolation in her local community by organising social coffee sessions. Chloe Doherty, a second-year student at the University of Central Lancashire, was inspired to set up “Coffee and Chats” thanks to her placement…

New China virus: Drug makers soar on contagion fears
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New China virus: Drug makers soar on contagion fears

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51171395 Shares in Chinese drug makers have risen sharply as concerns grow over a new virus spreading across the country. Several pharmaceutical giants on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have risen by their 10% daily limit. The moves follow the confirmation that the new strain of coronavirus can pass from…

Immune discovery ‘may treat all cancer’
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Immune discovery ‘may treat all cancer’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51182451 By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists. The Cardiff University team discovered a method of killing prostate, breast, lung and other cancers in lab tests. The findings, published in Nature Immunology, have not been…