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2 Jul 2025
Lipoedema: the hidden women鈥檚 health condition nurses and midwives need to know about
Lipoedema is a chronic, painful disorder affecting connective and fat tissue, lipoedema impacts approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite this prevalence,many go undiagnosed for years, and this Blog explores some of the key facts around this devastating illness.
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10 Jun 2025
TIGER UK: Reflections on the first six months
After a traumatic gynae procedure, I founded TIGER UK to unite patients, professionals & researchers for safer, kinder care. We host monthly discussions, share insights, and drive change. Join us to help make positive gynae experiences the norm.
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19 May 2025
Recognising and responding to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Associate Director for Nursing Practice, Patricia Hughes, shares her reflections on her recent attendance at the newly established all-party parliamentary group for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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30 Apr 2025
Addressing the gender health gap: Where are the women's voices in research?
On average, women in the UK live longer than men, but they spend three more years in poor health. This Blog discusses the disparities further.
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4 Apr 2025
Measurement of pregnancy planning in abortion care
This blog is about my research project entitled "A qualitative study evaluating the implementation of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP) during antenatal and abortion care to assess pregnancy circumstance".
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26 Mar 2025
BRCA gene alteration diagnosis as a Breast Care Nurse
In August 2023 I found out that I carry a BRCA2 gene alteration. I was plunged into a world where I was both the nurse and patient. I learnt how difficult it can be to separate the two, but it has been valuable in helping me develop a deeper understanding of my patients鈥� experiences.
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20 Mar 2025
Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director
A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.
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20 Mar 2025
Childhood brain tumour and education
I have worked in Paediatric Neuro-oncology nursing for over 20 years and the longer I work in this field the stronger my belief that we need to do more to support children with brain tumours access meaningful education.
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27 Jan 2025
Reflecting on my experience at the last 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Congress
This blog highlights my experience of attending and presenting a resolution at 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 Congress in 2024. This will help to inform other 国内精品伊人久久久久妇 members who may want to participate or attend future Congresses.
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22 Nov 2024
Impacting more accurate accounts of miscarriage in film and television
Demonstrating how nurses can influence understanding, awareness, support and acceptance of issues; and how they can use their knowledge and experience to ensure their patients and colleagues are factually represented in the media.
