Can supporting anxious parents help prevent anxiety in children? Explore research on early parenting interventions, child anxiety, and low-intensity online support.

Professor Peter Fonagy, Chair of the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism (2026), with his letter to a young person.

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Nature Reviews Genetics, Published online: 12 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41576-026-01014-5Human placentation establishes a dynamic maternal–fetal interface in which fetal trophoblast cells coordinate tissue remodelling, immune adaptation and resource exchange to support pregnancy. In this Review, the authors discuss how single-cell, spatial and functional omics are uncovering gene regulatory mechanisms underlying trophoblast differentiation and maternal interactions and how these insights are advancing understanding of healthy placentation and pregnancy disorders.

Hundreds of orphaned daughters of nurses living in developing countries have been able to access education thanks to a charity's nurse mentorship scheme and funding. Hundreds of orphaned daughters of ...

A new specialist service has been launched in secondary schools across parts of Derbyshire to help young people stop vaping and smoking.

Health Innovation Network Report covers progress made across focus areas in support of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy. This includes Martha’s Rule programme; medicines safety – management of antipsychotic medicines in people with a learning disability; and maternity and neonatal programmes. National Patient Safety Improvement Programmes: 2025-2026 impact report

RCEM - Oct 2026 Taking on the role of Clinical Lead in Emergency Medicine is both a significant professionalachievement and a major leadership responsibility. While many clinicians enter the role withextensive clinical expertise, the wider responsibilities of service leadership, governance, workforcemanagement, quality improvement, operational performance and organisational influence can beless familiar for clinicians taking on new clinical leadership roles.

The Society of Radiographers (SoR)  The Society of Radiographers (SoR) CT Advisory Group (CTAG) has developed this national competency framework to support consistent, safe and effective practice among radiographers working in computed tomography (CT). Built on existing research, professional standards and education requirements, the framework establishes a benchmark for assessing practitioner-level knowledge, skills and experience. It complements formal education and training pathways while recognising the varied experience and responsibilities of radiographers across different CT services.

The British Nutrition Foundation - Oct 2026 Food education has a vital role to play in supporting children's health and wellbeing, developing practical life skills, improving food literacy and inspiring future careers across the food and farming sector. Yet despite its importance, food education is often overlooked within wider discussions about education, public health, sustainability and economic growth. Published at a time of curriculum reform and renewed focus on children's health, school food and food insecurity, this…

Midgley et al. describe the ERiC trial, the first large randomised clinical trial designed to evaluate a brief form of Mentalization-Based Treatment for children aged 6–12 with co-occurring internalis...

National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) - 8th Oct 2026 National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) – Summary report on 2025 data examines partnership in care, neonatal care processes and neonatal outcomes Neonatal care – Summary report on 2025 data

Tips on separating fact from fiction in online health outlets. Find evidence-based information and understand scientific publications.

Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke examines the historical and contemporary implications of ADHD diagnosis, analyzing the significance of hybrid diagnostic approaches and identifying current challenges in ADHD…

A look at what is needed for regulation to keep pace with the rapid development of AI.

Exploring anger in practice and how different approaches may help nurses de-escalate patient anger.

Sun Sander-Jackson on the positive impact that mentorship can have on wellbeing and development as a nurse leader.

Articles, interviews and more from The Psychologist and Research Digest on Neurodivergence.

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Nursing academics have produced the world's first handbook for professional nurse advocates (PNAs) to support the wellbeing of nurses

Prehospital recognition of upper versus lower airway disease in infants or young children is critical as management strategies differ. A minimal amount is known regarding how well these distinction...

Community Paramedics (CPs) have not yet been engaged in pediatric concussion management. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of building and delivering HeadStrong Community...

Final report detailing the findings of the independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

An employer's liability, breaching confidentiality, refusing care, and how the RCN can help members make a personal injury claim

Nationwide studies of selective mutism (SM) are scarce. This study examined the prevalence of SM in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), referral reasons, occurrence of additional ment...

Sleep problems in adolescents may reflect circadian delay rather than insomnia. Explore research on teenage sleep, puberty, school schedules, and daytime impairment.

Final report detailing the findings of the independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

Find out about the symptoms of retinoblastoma. The main sign is a white glow or reflection in the centre of the eye.

GIRFT - 7th Oct 2026 Two new guidance documents aiming to improve the flow of urgent and emergency care (UEC) pathways and ultimately to reduce corridor care are now available to read and download on the GIRFT website. Guidance for ensuring an effective discharge lounge and for implementing effective length of stay reviews have been developed by the GIRFT UEC team, supporting the ambitions of…

Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group; 2026. The position statement provides a shared national high-level framework describing key principles for safe practice, and factors that should be considered when propofol is used in paediatric critical care. It is intentionally a position statement rather than a prescriptive guideline. This work arose from a Prevention of Future Deaths report issued by HM Coroner following the death of Antonio Galisi-Swallow Safe Use of Continuous Intravenous Propofol Infusions in Paediatric Critical Care.

Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

Find out about a study into the potential protective benefits of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for pregnant women.

Dr Kavita Bickford-Solder hears from Natalie Lauren, producer of 'Unauthorised Absence', a short film exploring school-related distress and attendance difficulties; plus writer Jo Clayton.