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Call for rebuilding health visitor workforce rejected by government
A group of MPs has accused the government of “kicking the can down the road” when it comes to restoring the health visitor workforce to levels necessary to meet current requirements. Call for rebuilding health visitor workforce rejected by government appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Children’s nurses work saving lives through vaccination celebrated
The commitment of children’s nurses to safeguarding the health of future generations through vaccination is being celebrated as part of this year’s World Immunisation Week. Children’s nurses work saving lives through vaccination celebrated appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Working long shift patterns found to increase levels of ‘stress hormones’
A recognised biomarker for stress is higher in nurses after working longer shifts than shorter ones, according to a small study from Turkey. Working long shift patterns found to increase levels of ‘stress hormones’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NMC to seek approval for fee increase despite profession’s opposition
The NMC will next week push ahead with asking its governing body to approve a rise in the annual fee that registrants are required to pay the regulator, in spite of opposition to the move. NMC to seek approval for fee increase despite profession’s opposition appeared first on Nursing Times.
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The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the launch of a new network to support those working in community mental health nursing. New network launched to support community mental health nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.
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NMC asks Council to approve Fitness to Practice rules changes for faster, fairer process
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body to approve changes to the rules governing Fitness to Practise – as part of ongoing efforts t
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NHS overhauls clinical standards to reduce maternal deaths
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New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home
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Scotland’s specialist care provider Meallmore has promoted Paula Richie to the role of care home manager of Kelvinside Manor Care Home in Anniesland, Glasgow. Paula... New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home appeared first on The Carer.
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NCF Members Convene with Senior DHSC Officials for Discussions on Adult Social Care
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The National Care Forum (NCF) – recently convened a roundtable discussion between a cross-section of its not-for-profit members and senior officials from the Department of... NCF Members Convene with Senior DHSC Officials for Discussions on Adult Social Care appeared first on The Carer.
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Essex Care Home Residents Enjoy Safari-Style Adventure
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Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, recently set off on a unique and joyful outing, transforming a... Essex Care Home Residents Enjoy Safari-Style Adventure appeared first on The Carer.
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Care UK Recognised For Supporting The Next Generation Of Chefs
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Colleagues from across Care UK have congratulated Hotel Services Manager Dan Phillpott after his successful award win last week, garnering national recognition for his work.... Care UK Recognised For Supporting The Next Generation Of Chefs appeared first on The Carer.
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