A Scottish nurse at the centre of a changing room dispute has called on her nursing union to intervene. Sandie Peggie’s solicitor, Margaret Gribbon, has written to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland to request its support. “We believe it is important that all parties are treated with dignity and respect” RCN Scotland spokesperson She argued that, to date, the RCN had not attempted to resolve the matter with Ms Peggie’s employer, NHS Fife. A&E nurse Ms Peggie was suspended from work in January 2024 after a doctor colleague, Dr Beth Upton, made a formal complaint of bullying…
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The world’s first routine vaccination for gonorrhoea is being rolled out in England. NHS England announced earlier this week that invitations for the immunisation programme will go out to eligible patients from 1 August 2025. “Gonorrhoea diagnoses are at their highest since records began and this has the potential to help us to turn that around” Matt Phillips The jab, an existing vaccine for meningococcal B disease (4CMenB), was greenlit for routine use by the government after analysis from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found it also gave protection from gonorrhoea, and could help tackle antibiotic resistant strains of…
The final report from the public inquiry into the crimes committed by former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is now expected in early 2026 – a decade after they took place. The Thirlwall Inquiry held its final hearing in March this year after seven months of evidence sessions. The inquiry chair – Lady Justice Thirlwall – is now collating her findings into a final report that will include lessons and recommendations for the health system. The 2026 date for publication of the final report is a delay to the timeline previously given. At the closure of the sessions, Lady Thirlwall said…
This World Continence Week, nurses are invited to attend a free webinar to improve their continence care knowledge. In partnership with Essity, Nursing Times wants to help healthcare professionals boost their confidence in asking patients about their bladder and bowel symptoms and knowing what to do with the response. This webinar aims to demystify continence and product assessments, ultimately improving outcomes and experiences for individuals. By attending the event, you will: Learn how to initiate discussions about bladder and bowel symptoms with patients and how to respond to their questions Discover how to perform effective assessments without complexity and recognise warning…
Axle Health from Home Health Care Technology Company has secured $10 million in Series A funding. Venture Firms F-Prime, Y Combinator, Pear VC and Lightbank led the round. The Axle will use funds to enhance AI-powered scheduling and routing algorithms on the Axle, develop generative AI solutions for patient engagement, and expand its engineering and operations teams. “The healthcare industry is undergoing a major shift in home care due to changing patient preferences, value-based care initiatives and advances in remote monitoring technology,” Axle Health CEO Adam Stansell said in a statement. “This investment will enable us to meet the growing…
At 29, Nathanael Farrelly sold her nursing business for $12.5 million and left her full-time job to focus on family, real estate and Angel Investing.But in 2017 he was a newly licensed nurse with a long shift in hospital, adapting to the disruption and intensity of his job.”I remember having a nausea every morning and getting sick in my stomach,” he says of the first few weeks. “It really started to have a lot of anxiety and stress.”He appreciated the experience and learned a lot, but that early pressure stayed with him and ultimately shaped how he thought about staffing…
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has launched an updated set of workforce standards, laying out expectations for nurse staffing in UK health and social care services. At the college’s annual congress, held in Liverpool last week, the 2025 RCN Workforce Standards were published. “Fewer nurses in health care settings leads to poorer patient outcomes” Lynn Woolsey The document, an update to the college’s inaugural standards created in 2021, makes demands for nurse-to-patient ratios above “critical” minimum levels, guaranteed continued professional development for nurses, among others. The revised 14 standards cover three key themes: responsibility and accountability; clinical leadership and…
General practice nurses (GPNs) will continue to leave their jobs if role substitution, poor pay and other fundamental issues are not addressed, a study has concluded. The new report, published in journal GMC Primary Care this week, surveyed dozens of nursing staff in general practice across England and Wales to investigate what keeps them in their jobs – and what could force them out. “Nurses in general practice experience factors which leave them vulnerable and underserved” Study Lead author Dr Helen Anderson, Queen’s Nurse and University of York qualitative research fellow, said GPNs were being pushed to a “breaking point”…
Home health providers have turned to screening for dementia as a standard part of their health assessment, finding meaningful clinical and operational benefits. Home dementia screening promoted previous diagnosis and personalized care pathways, with industry experts talking to Home Health News and identifying potential candidates for additional home services. Early detection of dementia may improve clinical outcomes, but according to a national poll on aging, 80% of adults aged 65 to 80 have not been screened for cognitive issues in the past year. “If you suspect cognitive impairment but have no diagnosis on the file, home screening can connect important…
An external review into the way the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) handled stripping a UK midwifery course of its accreditation has been completed. This review, a summary of which has been published in NMC Council papers, found failings on the part of both the university and the regulator – recommending more transparency and better communication should a similar situation arise in the future. “They are in a very, very different and positive place” Paula Holt In 2023, the NMC withdrew its regulatory approval of Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)’s midwifery degree course – the first time it had ever…