District Nursing: A Declining Profession
District nurses play a crucial role in providing care to people in their homes across the country, operating around the clock. However, a new research report reveals that the government's plans to shift more care from hospitals to communities are unlikely to succeed unless the decline of the district nursing profession is addressed.
The demand for district nursing care is increasing, with an estimated one in four district nurses leaving the profession. Since 2009, there has been a 43% decline in the overall number of district nurses.
District Nursing Services
District nursing services provide essential 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 nearly 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Leg and pressure ulcer treatment
- End-of-life care
The government's plans to shift care from hospitals to communities are unlikely to succeed unless the decline of the district nursing profession is addressed.
Author's summary: District nursing faces significant decline, threatening community care plans.
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