Strategies to enhance applications to postgraduate nursing programmes.

In the final instalment of his healthcare policy column, emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new report that looks at ways to encourage graduates in other disciplines into nursing.

The importance of investing in early years health and social care.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the focus of a new initiative to improve early years health and social care, launched by the Duchess of Cambridge.

An obesity strategy to reduce COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the recently launched campaign in England with a package of measures to help people lose weight and mitigate effects of COVID-19.

Polices and guidance on euthanasia and assisted suicide.

In light of recent media coverage, Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses polices and guidance that relate to euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Sensory deprivation in children living in suboptimal care environments.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, reflects on new research which illuminates the impact of sensory deprivation in early childhood.

Strategies to promote the emotional health of nurses and other NHS staff.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the ongoing NHS Employers initiative which is designed to support the NHS employees' emotional health.

Will the return of financial support for students improve nurse recruitment?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a government initiative to increase the number of nurses in the NHS through the reintroduction of student funding.

Enhancing the care environment for people living with dementia.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses aspects of a recently published briefing paper report on dementia from the House of Commons Library.

Policies and strategies to prevent patient falls in hospital.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses polices and strategies used by nurses to minimise patient falls in hospital.

Investing in illness prevention.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new policy initiative by the Department of Health and Social Care that aims to change the focus of the NHS and provide greater investment in primary and community health care.

The Royal College of Nursing's quest to improve recruitment.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a recent report by the Royal College of Nursing calling for the Government to change the system of funding for nurse education.

Celebrating the contribution of nurses to policy and practice development.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the contribution that nurses have made to policy and practice since the inception of the NHS 70 years ago.

The Care Quality Commission reveals that inpatient care is improving.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a recent inpatient survey, which reveals some improvements in people's experiences but also some concerns around inequalities.

Developing standards of care for children with ongoing health needs.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a recently published report from a consortium of health agencies led by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

The Government's mandate to NHS England for 2018-19.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the recently published government mandate for the NHS which sets out seven priority objectives to meet by 2020.

Strategies to alleviate shortages of nurses in adult social care.

A lack of investment in adult social care has led to major staffing problems in care homes, according to a new report from the National Audit Office, as Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, explains.

How 70 years of healthcare policy has shaped the NHS.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, investigates the relationship between UK health policy and changes in the pattern of care delivery by nurses since the NHS was created 70 years ago.

Promoting improvements in mental health for children and young people.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses a report from the Care Quality Commission into the current state of services for children and young people with mental health problems.

Recruit and retain: planning to expand the mental healthcare workforce.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses an initiative by health secretary Jeremy Hunt to expand the mental health workforce of the NHS in England.