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‘We brought a 24/7 mental health text service directly into the cells of prisoners’
Hayley Peek explains a mental health initiative she helped develop to provide confidential support for prisoners through text messaging. ‘We brought a 24/7 mental health text service directly into the cells of prisoners’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Clinical academic framework aims to ‘strengthen’ nursing research
A new nursing initiative has been launched in part of Northern Ireland with the aim of better connecting clinical practice, education and research. Clinical academic framework aims to ‘strengthen’ nursing research appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Young people in the UK increasingly at risk of bowel and ovarian cancer
Young people in the UK are at increasing risk of developing colorectal and ovarian cancer, according to new research, with obesity rates considered to be a factor behind the rise. Young people in the UK increasingly at risk of bowel and ovarian cancer appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Residents and Staff at Colwyn Bay Home Make Short Journey to Beach to See Terry Jones Statue
Residents and staff at a Colwyn Bay home made a short journey to the beach to see the new Terry Jones statue. Four residents were... Residents and Staff at Colwyn Bay Home Make Short Journey to Beach to See Terry Jones Statue appeared first on The Carer.
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Teen Volunteer Shows New Friendship Has No Age Limit at Buckingham Care Home
April 29, 2026 10:25 AM
A 14-year-old from Buckingham is spending his free time at a local care home, where a shared love of chess has helped forge a friendship... Teen Volunteer Shows New Friendship Has No Age Limit at Buckingham Care Home appeared first on The Carer.
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Care Home Residents’ Help is a Cut Above for ‘Wonderful’ Laura
April 29, 2026 10:06 AM
Residents at a Winchester dementia care home gave some hands-on help as a long-haired staff member lost 34cm of her auburn locks for charity. It... Care Home Residents’ Help is a Cut Above for ‘Wonderful’ Laura appeared first on The Carer.
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Close Encounters of the Crawly Kind: Residents at TLC Kailash Manor Spend Time with the Zoolab Team and Their ‘Anipals’
April 29, 2026 9:41 AM
There’s never a dull moment at TLC Kailash Manor Care Home, especially when you get the opportunity to host a unique group of visitors for... Close Encounters of the Crawly Kind: Residents at TLC Kailash Manor Spend Time with the Zoolab Team and Their ‘Anipals’ appeared first on The Carer.
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“Sergeant Major” Care Home Stalwart Celebrates 70th Birthday After 35 Years of Devoted Service
April 29, 2026 9:19 AM
A housekeeping manager affectionately dubbed “sergeant major” has celebrated her 70th birthday after more than three decades of service at a care organisation. Pendine Park,... “Sergeant Major” Care Home Stalwart Celebrates 70th Birthday After 35 Years of Devoted Service appeared first on The Carer.
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69% of Overseas Care Workers May Leave UK Under New Visa Rules, Risking 4.2 Million Hours of Care a Week
April 29, 2026 9:03 AM
Up to 69% of overseas care workers in the UK would leave or consider leaving if the government introduces a 15-year route to settlement, according... 69% of Overseas Care Workers May Leave UK Under New Visa Rules, Risking 4.2 Million Hours of Care a Week appeared first on The Carer.
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New clinical care standards with aim of cutting maternal deaths
April 29, 2026 6:01 AM
A set of new clinical standards intended to reduce the number of deaths in women receiving maternity care have been published by NHS England. New clinical care standards with aim of cutting maternal deaths appeared first on Nursing Times.
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The specialist nurse role in coordinating care for children with medical complexity
April 29, 2026 5:25 AM
This article explores the realities of home life for children with medical complexity and how specialist nurses can improve care coordination, health outcomes and experience. The specialist nurse role in coordinating care for children with medical complexity appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Hospital patients can now check appointments in the NHS App
April 28, 2026 9:30 PM
Hospital patients at every NHS trust across England can now check their referrals and appointments through the NHS App, making it easier for millions of people to manage their care in one place. Around two-thirds (64%) of all hospital appointments are currently visible through the app, with many patients also able to reschedule or cancel appointments – helping to cut the number of missed […]
Source: nhsengland