District Nursing: A Declining Profession
District nurses play a crucial role in providing care to people in their homes, operating around the clock, and are essential to the government's plans to shift care from hospitals to communities.
However, a new research report suggests that these plans are unlikely to succeed unless the decline of the district nursing profession is addressed. With demand for their care increasing, an estimated one in four district nurses are leaving the profession, resulting in a 43% decline in overall numbers since 2009.
District Nursing Services
District nursing services provide care for patients and support for family members in various settings, including homes, clinical settings, and care homes. These services aim to be universal, covering every community in England, and operate almost 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Leg and pressure ulcer treatment
- End-of-life care
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Author's summary: District nursing is in decline, threatening healthcare plans.
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