HPV vaccine provides ‘sustained protection’ against cervical cancer

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HPV vaccine provides ‘sustained protection’ against cervical cancer

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination shows no indication of waning in the protection it provides nearly 20 years after immunisation, according to Swedish researchers. HPV vaccine provides ‘sustained protection’ against cervical cancer appeared first on Nursing Times.

RCN calls for ‘urgent’ band 5 review for nurses working in Wales

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RCN calls for ‘urgent’ band 5 review for nurses working in Wales

Leaders of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales have issued a call for action on pay progression in the wake of moves to review of staff nurse roles in England and Scotland. RCN calls for ‘urgent’ band 5 review for nurses working in Wales appeared first on Nursing Times.

‘Working as a healthcare assistant solidified my desire to work as a nurse’

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‘Working as a healthcare assistant solidified my desire to work as a nurse’

Student editor Esme Ray reflects upon her decision to apply for a registered nurse degree apprenticeship course. ‘Working as a healthcare assistant solidified my desire to work as a nurse’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

New Registered Manager Appointed At Malsis Hall

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New Registered Manager Appointed At Malsis Hall

Joy Handley has been appointed as service manager at Malsis Hall in Glusburn, near Keighley, bringing extensive clinical and leadership experience to the role. Joy... New Registered Manager Appointed At Malsis Hall appeared first on The Carer.

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Chesterfield Care Home Flies the Flag After Achieving Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation
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Chesterfield Care Home Flies the Flag After Achieving Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation

February 27, 2026 11:05 AM

Residents, colleagues and guests at Riverdale Care Home in Chesterfield came together last week to celebrate a proud milestone as the home officially achieved accreditation... Chesterfield Care Home Flies the Flag After Achieving Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation appeared first on The Carer.

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How Technology and Data Can Help Social Care Providers Navigate Workforce and Financial Pressures
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How Technology and Data Can Help Social Care Providers Navigate Workforce and Financial Pressures

February 27, 2026 10:35 AM

By Barry Price, Content Operations and Delivery Manager of QCS, an RLDatix Company (www.qcs.co.uk) Introduction The Social Care sector remains stuck at a crossroads. Workforce... How Technology and Data Can Help Social Care Providers Navigate Workforce and Financial Pressures appeared first on The Carer.

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Young Volunteers Help Abbots Care Smash 100-Hour Loneliness Target
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Young Volunteers Help Abbots Care Smash 100-Hour Loneliness Target

February 27, 2026 10:33 AM

Young people are helping to lead the fight against loneliness in Hertfordshire after home-care provider Abbots Care delivered more than 100 hours of volunteer companionship... Young Volunteers Help Abbots Care Smash 100-Hour Loneliness Target appeared first on The Carer.

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Care England Calls for Adult Social Care Premises to Be Excluded from High Value Council Tax Surcharge
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Care England Calls for Adult Social Care Premises to Be Excluded from High Value Council Tax Surcharge

February 27, 2026 10:21 AM

Care England has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, urging the Government to formally exclude adult social care premises... Care England Calls for Adult Social Care Premises to Be Excluded from High Value Council Tax Surcharge appeared first on The Carer.

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UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost
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UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost

February 27, 2026 10:18 AM

Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a renewed five-year commitment to its flagship Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA), backed by up to £45 million of new investment,... UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost appeared first on The Carer.

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‘Why the killing of ‘one of our own’ is important for all nurses’
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‘Why the killing of ‘one of our own’ is important for all nurses’

February 27, 2026 9:00 AM

Chris Hart reflects on the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, and its political implications for nursing in the UK. ‘Why the killing of ‘one of our own’ is important for all nurses’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

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New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE
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New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE

February 27, 2026 6:30 AM

Patients with an irregular heart rhythm can now be managed by a miniature wireless device implanted directly into the wall of their heart, according to guidance for the NHS in England and Wales. New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Patients with both diabetes and mental health problems lacking support
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Patients with both diabetes and mental health problems lacking support

February 26, 2026 6:09 PM

A lack of co-ordination between specialist services is causing “life-changing harm” to people with diabetes and mental health problems, according to a new report. Patients with both diabetes and mental health problems lacking support appeared first on Nursing Times.

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