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This section presents several reflections on issues concerning the practice of nursing in Great Britain as of April 2016. Topics discussed include symptoms of work-related stress from a nurse's perspective, challenges in the delivery of care, and lessons learned from caring for a dying woman. Also discussed is the right to use the title of a nurse under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001.

Were union members right to accept the government’s 1 per cent pay rise offer? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on a national clinical strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) developed by the British Department of Health which aims to increase awareness of COPD and will require primary care organizations and public health departments to focus on the importance of respiratory health among the British population. The ten-year plan implies that health care providers should realign their focus from reactive, acute management of COPD to chronic care provision and prevention of complications.

The article presents insights on whether the Nurse First programme will improve recruitment in Great Britain. Topics covered include the traits of a good nurse, the problems facing the sector such as the low number of training places available and the potential of an incentive programme in attracting a diverse range of people to the profession.

The article presents the opinions of several readers of the journal on the issue of whether the British National Health Service (NHS) is heading to another scandal similar to that of the Mid Staffordshire National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust as of mid-March 2017. According to community staff nurse Drew Payne, the NHS is nearing its breaking point. Also cited are the comments of nurses Rachel Kent, Daniel Athey and Jane Scullion on the issue.

The article presents views from readers about the issue of whether the 1% pay cap for National Health Service (NHS) staff is affecting nurses' morale in Great Britain. Topics covered include the disregard of the contribution of nurses leading to the decision of many to leave the profession, the introduction of the 1% pay cap for nurses, and the desire of nurses to keep their wage in line with inflation.

The article presents the opinions of several individuals on the issue of whether health trusts in Great Britain should be shamed for their high spending on agency staff. According to senior adult nursing lecturer Beverley Ramdeen, the National Health Service (NHS) Improvement should study the reason/s behind high spending. The other opinions cite the stresses and illnesses confronting nurses at work, and the limited hiring capabilities of NHS trusts due to budget cuts.

In this article several medical professionals, including visiting nurse Pamela Shaw, nurse educator Kate Tantem and clinical nurse specialist Dave King, provide answers to a question which asked whether smoking should be banned in all hospital grounds owned by Great Britain's National Health Service.

Will making civil servants spend one month a year on the NHS front line make any difference to patient care? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Should UK citizens have to carry an 'entitlement card' to receive free NHS care? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Do overweight nurses set a bad example to patients? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents answers which several British health care professionals, including nurse consultant Grace Vanterpool, senior staff nurse Kate Tantam and nurse practitioner Alison Crumbie offered in response to a question which asked whether Great Britain's National Health Service Health Check program is fit for purpose.

The article presents opinions from readers on the issue of whether the review body (RB) for nurses' pay should be abolished in Great Britain and engage in direct negotiation instead. Topics covered include the RB's commitment to the subject of nurses' pay, the withdrawal of bursaries and pension scheme changes appearing to be part of a plan to dismantle the National Health Service (NHS), and the practice by governments to ignore the advisory bodies they assemble.