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As a nurse, I have too often seen the devastation that smoking causes to people & families, which is why I fully support the measures which have been set out in the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Find out more⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

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In an historic vote today, MPs backed changing the law to allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/m…

In an historic vote today, MPs backed changing the law to allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/m…
Margaret McCartney (@mgtmccartney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Palliative care: most is provided in primary care. The stalwarts here are the amazing DISTRICT NURSES who are one of the most under appreciated professionals and whose numbers have been DECIMATED in recent years.

Dr Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please read our The Times and The Sunday Times letter about what dying is typically like. It would be so easy to fear from the examples cited in the assisted dying debate that horrific death is the norm. It isn't - really. Between us we have >300 yrs of combined experience treating dying people.

Please read our <a href="/thetimes/">The Times and The Sunday Times</a> letter about what dying is typically like. 

It would be so easy to fear from the examples cited in the assisted dying debate that horrific death is the norm. 

It isn't - really. Between us we have &gt;300 yrs of combined experience treating dying people.
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Good news as data from NHS England shows that #MarthasRule is already saving lives. Here is how BJN editor Ian Peate RN FRCN OBE welcomed the introduction of the rule for us back in March. independentnurse.co.uk/content/blogs/…

Good news as data from <a href="/NHSEngland/">NHS England</a> shows that #MarthasRule is already saving lives. Here is how <a href="/BJNursing/">BJN</a> editor <a href="/IanPeate/">Ian Peate RN FRCN OBE</a>  welcomed the introduction of the rule for us back in March. independentnurse.co.uk/content/blogs/…
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Black men less likely to receive early prostate cancer diagnosis due to ‘outdated’ NHS guidance independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/b…

Black men less likely to receive early prostate cancer diagnosis due to ‘outdated’ NHS guidance independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/b…
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Reminder - applications for FoNS Richard Tompkins Nurse Development Scholarship will close on Friday 14th February. The scholarship offers a unique development opportunity for a registered nurse or midwife who is committed to developing person-centred cultures of care.👇

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Prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer to become the UK's most commonly diagnosed cancer. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/p…

Prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer to become the UK's most commonly diagnosed cancer. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/p…
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Before our lawmakers decide on the #AssistedDyingBill, we need to make sure decent palliative care is a viable option for all, says Mike Shallcross Kudos to Wes Streeting and Hospice UK for fighting the good fight on this. independentnurse.co.uk/content/blogs/…

Before our lawmakers decide on the #AssistedDyingBill, we need to make sure decent palliative care is a viable option for all, says <a href="/Mikey_Health/">Mike Shallcross</a> Kudos to <a href="/wesstreeting/">Wes Streeting</a> and <a href="/hospiceuk/">Hospice UK</a> for fighting the good fight on this. 

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What have we learned after two days of Assisted Dying Committee evidence? 1. Lack of access to palliative care is a major barrier to assisted dying being a genuine choice.

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Thousands of people on the NHS are set to benefit from a ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy which stops painful and unpredictable symptoms in older children and adults. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/t…

Thousands of people on the NHS are set to benefit from a ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy which stops painful and unpredictable symptoms in older children and adults.

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Really pleased that our F1 (budding IR) and F2 (budding physician) got their first publication with me late last year. So well written it was by them too. Independent Nurse #CardioTwitter #EPeeps #CardioEd independentnurse.co.uk/content/clinic…

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It's a treatment that's over 100 years in the making, bit recent breakthroughs in immunotherapy are revolutionising its potential for fighting cancer. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/i…

It's a treatment that's over 100 years in the making, bit recent breakthroughs in immunotherapy are revolutionising its potential for fighting cancer.

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‘This is a high stakes move from the Government.  Without NHSE acting as a buffer between himself and delivery of healthcare to patients, the buck will now well and truly stop with the Health Secretary,' said The BMA independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/h…

‘This is a high stakes move from the Government.  Without NHSE acting as a buffer between himself and delivery of healthcare to patients, the buck will now well and truly stop with the Health Secretary,' said <a href="/TheBMA/">The BMA</a> 

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A lack of robust data on sex and gender in the NHS has 'potentially fatal consequences', warn researchers independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/n…

A lack of robust data on sex and gender in the NHS has 'potentially fatal consequences', warn researchers

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Prof Jamie Waterall RN (@jamiewaterall) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the most trusted profession, woven within the fabric of our communities, the #nursing professions act as a positive force for change, improving the lives of millions of people each & every day🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏🏽 Happy #InternationalNursesDay2025 to colleagues across the globe🌍 #IND2025

As the most trusted profession, woven within the fabric of our communities, the #nursing professions act as a positive force for change, improving the lives of millions of people each &amp; every day🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏🏽

Happy #InternationalNursesDay2025 to colleagues across the globe🌍 #IND2025
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On the day that the title nurse looks set to get some protection in law, here is a piece we ran back in 2021 explaining the issues. independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/p…

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Pleased to see the intention of the NHS to roll out community health teams as part of its long-term plan for change yesterday. Here is something we ran in 2023 on a trial by Westminster City Council PimlicoHealth and Imperial College London We like it, what about you? independentnurse.co.uk/content/news/t…