general practice nurses Resources

The population is ageing and so we are seeing an increase in the prevalence and incidence of age-related conditions, such as frailty and dementia. These two conditions can often go ‘hand in hand’, making it important to ensure appropriate recognition, assessment and then management of each when experienced together. This paper uses a case study approach to illustrate and discuss the issues.

An improved profile for GPNs with appropriate redistribution of resources to support them moving forward.

The NHS is now three years into the most radical set of reforms since it was established in 1948. We have seen changes to commissioning and provision, and following the publication of the Five Year Forward View (NHS England, 2014) will continue to see changes to service delivery at every level.