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New video shines light on key role of nurses who give cancer treatment
A video has been made highlighting the key role of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) cancer nurses, in the wake of concerns about shortages in hospital oncology departments across the UK. New video shines light on key role of nurses who give cancer treatment appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York
Up to 15,000 private sector nurses were expected to take strike action today in New York over a range of issues linked to staffing levels, patient safety and other grievances. Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Unite Calls For Support For Scotland’s Social Care Workers In Budget
Union says £440m delayed hospital discharge costs better spent on social care frontline. Unite the union has demanded extra support for Scotland’s social care workers... Unite Calls For Support For Scotland’s Social Care Workers In Budget appeared first on The Carer.
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From Survival To Stability: Why Financial Health Is Key To Social Care’s Future
Fran Kirke, VP of Care at OneAdvanced, discusses how financial pressures continue to challenge social care providers. Every day, care organisations are working tirelessly to... From Survival To Stability: Why Financial Health Is Key To Social Care’s Future appeared first on The Carer.
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Huddersfield Care Home Resident Enjoys Special Day At The Stables After Winning Staff Auction Prize
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A resident at HC-One’s The Denby Care Home in Huddersfield has enjoyed a memorable day out at a local stables after winning a special prize... Huddersfield Care Home Resident Enjoys Special Day At The Stables After Winning Staff Auction Prize appeared first on The Carer.
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Government Announces £50m For The Disabled Facilities Grant
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A quick guide to required CPL topics
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Source: nmc
What would you like to say about workforce wellbeing?
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An exercise programme for older people with frailty in the community
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A community healthcare provider launched a quality-improvement project to develop a home-based exercise programme for housebound individuals. An exercise programme for older people with frailty in the community appeared first on Nursing Times.
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New 24-hour end-of-life care support service launches in Birmingham
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A new service has been launched to help people across Birmingham and Solihull to access specialist end of life and palliative care in their own homes. New 24-hour end-of-life care support service launches in Birmingham appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Urgent need for more school nurses to promote cancer prevention
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Children’s nurses are calling on the government to urgently invest in school nursing services in order to help embed latest efforts to reduce the risk of cervical cancer at an early age. Urgent need for more school nurses to promote cancer prevention appeared first on Nursing Times.
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