Paddy Foster & Lynda Sibson evaluate a rapid response service which involved both independent providers and NHS staff and highlight the development of successful initiatives.Paddy Foster RGN, ONC, BSc is a Nestor Primecare Nurse in Hertfordshire. Lynda Sibson MSc, RGN, RSCN is a Nurse Consultant, Hertfordshire. Article accepted for publication: May 2002
Victoria Boyle reviews the political climate within which walk-in centres operate.Victoria Boyle RGN, PGDip, BA (Hons). Staff Nurse, James Paget Healthcare NHS Trust, Norfolk. Article accepted for publication: August 2002
Victoria Boyle has recently studied for the Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing at the University of Central England in Birmingham. Like a growing number of nurses, she is considering a career in community nursing when she has gained some experience. Recently she spent time in clinical placement at one of the Nurse Led Walk-in Centre Pilot sites as part of her Adult Nursing in Primary Care module, and used the experience to analyse the political and perhaps controversial context within which the walk-in centres operate. Victoria considers their relationship with general practice and also suggests that walk-in centres are an opportunity for nurses to expand their role and play a part in the Governments vision of a modern, responsive, patient-focused NHS.
Lynfa Edwards addresses some of the practicalities of compression bandaging.Lynfa M. Edwards MSc, RGN, NDN, Cert Ed. is a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Ealing Primary Care Trust, London. Article accepted for publication: March 2003
Beverley Chiodo gives a brief overview of osteoporosis and hip fractures.Beverley Chiodo BA (Hons), RGN is a Freelance Health Writer, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: April 2003
John Robinson suggests several techniques to remove old catheters and recatheterise patients. John Robinson RGN, RMN, NDN (Cert), District Charge Nurse, Continence Advisory Service, Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust NHS, Morecambe. Article accepted for publication: September 2002
