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Ian Peate

Editor in Chief, British Journal of Nursing

Why every school needs a school nurse

School nurses play an essential role in promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the UK (Sutton and White, 2024). They can be employed by various organisations, including...

HIV: the goal is eradication

Since 1988, World AIDS Day (1 December) has been an essential platform for raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, addressing its challenges and advocating for the rights and health of people...

Rebranding nursing

Nurses constitute the largest group of health professionals, they possess a diverse skill set and continue to be highly sought after in various settings, including hospitals and acute care, schools,...

The future of geroncology

As the global population experiences a demographic shift, understanding the complexities of ageing becomes crucial for both individuals and professionals. Geroncology brings together the sciences of...

Essential principles for getting your work published

The more rigorous and well prepared the article is, the greater its chances of being accepted for publication. This means that attention to detail and thoroughness in the writing process can...

Black History Month 2024

The need for diverse voices could not be stronger, highlighting the importance of including a variety of voices in discussions about Black history. The experiences and insights of Black individuals...

Disability and work: breaking the barriers

In the UK there are around 16 million people with a disability (Kirk-Wade, 2023). In England, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of COVID-19-related deaths occurred among disabled...

Essential principles for peer reviewing

Reviewing academic articles is an important responsibility within the scholarly community. A key component in the research publication process is peer review, where the quality and potential impact of...

That common condition: the human race

In our polarised world, divisions seem to deepen as each day passes. There is an urgent need for all of us to revisit and reaffirm the notion of our shared humanity. The concept of the human race as a...

Access to out-of-hospital care

As people are living longer with multiple, complex and long-term health issues, they can encounter challenges in accessing the essential primary care, social support and community-based services...

Calling the NMC to account

There are several healthcare regulators in the UK, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) being one of 10. The NMC regulates over 800000 nurses and midwives. To fulfil its role, the NMC must...

Agenda for Change: is reform on the way?

The Agenda for Change (AfC) framework is the nationally agreed UK-wide package of pay, terms and conditions for all NHS staff other than very senior managers and medical staff (practice nurses and...

The QNI: fostering excellence

The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI), established in 1887 during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, was originally named in her honour. Since its inception it has had a royal patron, although not always...

Inclusion health

Ensuring that services are inclusive and responsive is a key aspect of population health care, contributing to improved overall health of the public. This requires breaking down the barriers people...

General Medical Council reform

The government is to overhaul the legislative framework governing regulated health and care professionals in the UK. This presents a rare and important opportunity to implement comprehensive reforms...

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