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Anne’s Law Comes Into Force: Scotland Enshrines the Right to Visit in Law
Scotland’s care sector faces one of its most significant legal changes in a generation as Anne’s Law — named after a care home resident whose... Anne’s Law Comes Into Force: Scotland Enshrines the Right to Visit in Law appeared first on The Carer.
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<p>Applications are now open for 150 fully funded places on the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) at SCQF Level 7, starting in September 2026.</p>
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Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia Study Reveals
Having type 1 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published March 18, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical... Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia Study Reveals appeared first on The Carer.
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Students Draw on Experience for Care Home Portrait Competition
A record number of local students have taken part in a unique portrait artist of the year competition held in a Hereford care home. Over... Students Draw on Experience for Care Home Portrait Competition appeared first on The Carer.
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Senior nurses and midwives appointed to new maternity taskforce
March 23, 2026 10:28 AM
England’s chief nursing officer, senior NHS nurse and midwife leaders, plus key union leaders, have been appointed to a taskforce charged with delivering urgent improvement action on maternity care. Senior nurses and midwives appointed to new maternity taskforce appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Residents at the Cedars Give a Classy Celebration to the “Forces Sweetheart”
March 23, 2026 10:22 AM
Residents and guests at The Cedars care home in Bourne enjoyed an afternoon of pure delight, with a live musical performance that took place at... Residents at the Cedars Give a Classy Celebration to the “Forces Sweetheart” appeared first on The Carer.
Source: thecareruk
Government Launches Neighbourhood Health Framework With Care Home Admissions Reduction Target at Its Core
March 23, 2026 10:03 AM
The government has unveiled its long-awaited Neighbourhood Health Framework — a sweeping blueprint designed to shift the centre of gravity in English healthcare from hospitals... Government Launches Neighbourhood Health Framework With Care Home Admissions Reduction Target at Its Core appeared first on The Carer.
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Integrating solution-focused brief therapy into nursing practice
March 23, 2026 6:46 AM
Using solution-focused brief therapy to help patients improve their health and wellbeing. Integrating solution-focused brief therapy into nursing practice appeared first on Nursing Times.
Source: nursingtimes
Nurses and midwives in Scotland to work ‘one hour less per week’
March 21, 2026 12:01 AM
Nursing and midwifery staff working for the NHS in Scotland will see a one-hour reduction in their working week from next month, the Scottish Government has announced. Nurses and midwives in Scotland to work ‘one hour less per week’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Deputy CNO and nursing workforce expert to leave NHS England
March 20, 2026 5:15 PM
A key national nursing leader with extensive expertise on workforce and education is to leave NHS England at the end of the month, Nursing Times can reveal. Deputy CNO and nursing workforce expert to leave NHS England appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NHS nursing director to become next RCN leader in Wales
March 20, 2026 3:24 PM
The Royal College of Nursing has announced the appointment of a new leader for the union’s operations in Wales. NHS nursing director to become next RCN leader in Wales appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Covid inquiry calls for better psychological and emotional support for nurses
March 20, 2026 12:24 PM
Ministers and NHS leaders should put in place plans to deliver effective support for healthcare staff “at scale” from the outset of any future pandemic, according to findings from the Covid inquiry. Covid inquiry calls for better psychological and emotional support for nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.
Source: nursingtimes