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This article presents personal stories from a participatory biographical arts-based study with a specific category of racialised migrants: individuals seeking asylum, in the North East of England. Responding to the important questions posed by this special issue, the article explores individual experiences of navigating the UK's hostile environment with a focus on the threefold punitive 'threat' of dispersal, detention, and destitution (Bloch and Schuster, 2005). Adopting an intersectional lens, the discussion highlights the impact of such policies and their compound effect of creating (un)safe and exclusionary everyday spaces, while also outlining the potential for resistance as illustrated by participants' actions and their creative (re)actions as part of the study's arts-based approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Triage is a key principle in the effective management of major incidents and has traditionally been performed using an assessment of a casualty's physiology. However, it has become apparent from recent experiences of major incidents that physiological triage may practically not be possible, especially in the early stages of an incident. A key factor is the speed with which it is possible to perform triage, and subsequently, the speed at which key life-saving interventions (e.g., management of external haemorrhage and airway opening manoeuvres) are able to be performed simultaneously as part of the triage process. Addressing this issue was a priority for the review of major incident triage undertaken by NHS England and culminated in the development of the Ten Second Triage (TST) tool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An editorial is presented discussing a tribute to Nigel Elliott, a valued member of the journal board, followed by a discussion of various articles addressing topics such as mental health assessments, social work practices, emotional aspects of professional roles, innovative interventions, and organizational factors affecting workforce stability in social work, highlighting the complexity and challenges encountered across diverse contexts in social work practice.

Chia Swee Hong discusses social prescribing and how allied health professionals can help primary care professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the successful implementation of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) in England. It summarizes findings from the DIPLOMA evaluation, which showed the NHS DPP effectively reduced the incidence of type 2 diabetes at both individual and population levels. It further reflects on the program's development, key principles, and partnerships that contributed to its success.

The author reflects on the crisis facing the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK) due to a backlog of care caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the need for collaboration among stakeholders to address them. Other topics include the proposed alternative models of healthcare in the country like social health insurance and private self-pay insurance, and the challenges in lipoedema care in the NHS.

Problem: Although mother's own milk (MOM) is the optimal source of nutrition for all infants, little is known about pediatric acute care (PAC) (pediatric inpatient units but not including general newborn or neonatal intensive care units) nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about MOM feeding (MOMF) (feeding directly at breast or feeding expressed MOM) in the PAC setting. Eligibility Criteria: An integrative review was performed to synthesize research on MOMF knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of PAC nurses. Criteria for inclusion were studies published in English, and with knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of PAC nurses reported separately. Sample: Only two studies reported results specifically for PAC nurses. The studies were conducted in Australia (N = 67 nurses) and England (N = 122 nurses). Results: Overall, nurses knew the contribution of MOMF to infant health, importance of latch, and the need to seek maternal permission before offering non- MOMFs. Nurses were less knowledgeable about the differences between MOM and commercial infant formula, recommendations specific to the duration of feeding sessions, milk expression intervals, locations for milk expression, and MOMF resources for mothers. Nurses identified that hospital MOMF facilities and maternal support were poor. Conclusions: The limited research on PAC nurses' MOMF knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs suggests that PAC nurses know MOMF is important but lack knowledge about many aspects of MOMF in the PAC setting. Implications: PAC nurses' MOMF knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs merit further investigation, and programs designed to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of PAC nurses are warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses articles in the issue on topics, the risk factors of delirium in paediatric and adult intensive care unit patients; the impact a nurse-led Focussed Ultrasound in Intensive Care; and peripheral nerve injuries in patients with COVID pneumonitis.

An editorial is presented on the significance of World AIDS Day, marking the 35th year of the event and emphasizing the evolving landscape of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) awareness, prevention, and treatment. Topics discussed include the role of HIV testing in prevention, advancements in treatment, and the importance of community-led approaches in addressing HIV-related challenges.

The article reflects on Black History Month and acknowledges the contributions of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic nurses and healthcare workers to the NHS. It pays tribute to the pioneers who broke barriers and emphasizes the ongoing challenges of racial discrimination faced by these healthcare professionals.

Learning disability nursing is being represented at next month's Nursing Live. The event, at ACC Liverpool on 10 and 11 November, is expected to attract thousands of nurses. Planned as a celebration of nursing it will provide a chance to update yourself on current trends and debates in the profession, and is an educational opportunity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurses are being invited to comment on mandatory learning disability and autism training introduced for NHS health and social care staff. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism covers England and there is a separate training programme by the Welsh Government in memory of Paul Ridd, who died in hospital in 2009 aged 53. In England a draft code of practice, detailing how the training is being delivered, is now out for consultation.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Burnout, mental exhaustion and lack of resilience are all frequently cited reasons for nurses leaving the workforce, and addressing the mental health and well-being of nurses is a vital factor in retaining staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the highlights of the 11th National Infusion and Vascular Access (NIVAS) conference held in London, England in June 2023, which focused on vessel health and preservation. NIVAS chair Andrew Barton provided an update on their campaigns and initiatives. Clinical scientist Paul Lee gave a talk about the use of ultrasound in vascular access and governance issues for clinical users.

How often have you heard, read or even spoken the words: 'We must keep children and their families at the heart of everything we do?' Last month saw the publication of two reports each of which cast a critical eye over the experience of young people with complex health needs as they transition from children's to adult services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses E. Kelly and I. Stockton's report, published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which examined how the length of parental leave and rates of progression after having children differ by specialty, gender and other characteristics among nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists in the National Health Service (NHS) in England. Topics include the length of maternity leave by female nurses, findings on women in male-dominated specialties, and career development of NHS staff.

The article provides an overview of various topics explored in different issues of the journal including state of the health monitoring system, state of city dashboards, and the Spanish and British surveys on the national health systems.

The author discusses the study "Covid-19 Infection, Administration and Death Among People With Rare Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease in England: Results from The RECORDER Project" by Megan Rutter et al, published within the issue. Topics discussed include giant cell arteritis (GCA) as the disease in the cohort to have less risk of death, a late complication of GCA, and patients with a higher risk of COVID-19 infection.

An editorial is presented on consistent signals for reductions in body weight, HbA1c, and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. Topics include reducing the progression from non-diabetic hyperglycaemia to type 2 diabetes and a behaviour change type 2 diabetes prevention programme; and addressing gaps in engagement and prompting new ways in implementing a very important national programme.

The author stresses the need for a change in culture in wound care services. She recommends the National Wound Care Strategy programme website as a source of information on aspects of wound care. She notes the impact of the cancellation of nursing appointments and the non-progression on pay and working conditions in the profession. She points out the importance of the opportunity to be informed in care provision and infrastructure to support nurses to implement and evaluate best practices.

The author shares insight on the ageing population, their valuable contributions and opportunities they bring as well as their consequences for the economy, services and society. He stresses the need to ensure that older people receive coordinated social care services that meet their needs. He suggests policy makers to consider social care demand and create policies that promote healthy ageing, encourage employment to improve economic security and reduce inequality among older people.

In 2021, a historic milestone was reached by mental health nursing which passed by largely without note. It was the moment when the number of mental health nurses working in community services in England's NHS finally exceeded the numbers of those working in inpatient wards (NHS Digital 2022). This was a long time coming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which the author discusses articles within the issue on topics including factors that contribute to maternal health inequalities, minorities affected by health inequalities and impact of training on implicit bias in maternity care.

The author offers observation on effort of the British government to digitalize the National Health Service (NHS). Topics discussed include provisions under the government's Health and Care Act 2022, percentage of NHS trusts in England that need to have electronic patient records (EPRs) by December 2023, and role of NHS App in the NHS reform.

The author shares insight on pride in the midwifery profession. She cites the role of trade unions, like the Royal College of Midwives, in the history of Pride and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community and in promoting campaigns for progress in LGBTQ+ rights in he United Kingdom (UK). She encourages people to support equality, justice and the rights of the LGBTQ community.

Safe staffing in the emergency department (ED) is one of the most important factors affecting patient safety, efficiency and the ability of nurses to uphold Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explains why the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018, or Seni's law, which was created following a number of tragic incidents related to the use of restraint, notably the death of Olaseni Lewis following police restraint at the Bethlem Royal Hospital in 2010, will help mental health units reduce dangers of restraint and how nurses should respond to such law.

An editorial is presented on patient safety which being an essential part of nursing care. Topics include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-platelet drugs, epilepsy treatments, and drugs used in the treatment of hypoglycaemia; and promoting shared learning, professional regulators, and leaders in the health and care organisations.