Resources

Barbara Charlton gives an interesting account of the provision of district nursing services throughout Lancashire prior to the formation of the NHS.

Carol Postle-Hacon gives a critical analysis of the Health of the Nation White Paper ­ key area mental health, with particular regard to depression in the elderly.

Topics:  Health promotion

Linda Smith & Paul Smith review continence training approaches used in the treatment of people with learning disabilities.

Elizabeth Scanlon & Peter McGinnis describe the trial of a venous ulcer bandage system.

Topics:  Education

Sue Thomas gives an overview of a new white paper launched in December last year

Elaine Clements questions whether health promotion is an integral part of nursing.