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WHO issues warning over ‘early influenza season’ sweeping Europe
More than half of the countries in the World Health Organisation’s European region, including the UK, are experiencing an intense, early influenza season driven by a new strain. WHO issues warning over ‘early influenza season’ sweeping Europe appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Nurse leader joins effort to improve Scottish maternity and neonatal services
A leading public health nurse has been appointed as one of two new vice chairs for the Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, which has been set up by the country’s government to improve safety and care. Nurse leader joins effort to improve Scottish maternity and neonatal services appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Port Talbot Care Home Marks the Festive Season with Visit from Stephen Kinnock MP
Plas Cwm Carw care home was decorated in all its festive marvel this week as the home played host to Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan... Port Talbot Care Home Marks the Festive Season with Visit from Stephen Kinnock MP appeared first on The Carer.
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Navy Veteran Receives WWII Medal - 80 Years After Conflict Ended
A WWII veteran has received an early Christmas present – the War Medal 1939-45. Janet Patterson was given the medal by her children Gill and... Navy Veteran Receives WWII Medal - 80 Years After Conflict Ended appeared first on The Carer.
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) made substantial improvements this year across culture, regulation, safeguarding, and education and standards – becoming
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Rising Flu Cases Pile Pressure on NHS Hospital Services
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Flu levels across England continue to rise sharply, with hospitals recording nearly 3,150 patients in beds with the virus each day last week – an... Rising Flu Cases Pile Pressure on NHS Hospital Services appeared first on The Carer.
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Secretary Of State Opens Care Home Gym Honouring Local Legend
December 18, 2025 11:20 AM
Langtree Care Home has officially opened Boston Active, a new fitness suite designed to promote health and wellbeing among residents. Boston Active is aptly named... Secretary Of State Opens Care Home Gym Honouring Local Legend appeared first on The Carer.
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Daventry MP Stuart Andrew Visits Pytchley Court Care Home to Meet Residents and Staff
December 18, 2025 10:47 AM
HC-One’s Pytchley Court Care Home in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, welcomed Stuart Andrew, MP for Daventry and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on... Daventry MP Stuart Andrew Visits Pytchley Court Care Home to Meet Residents and Staff appeared first on The Carer.
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Advice Accepted On Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
December 18, 2025 10:33 AM
The government has confirmed that in spring 2026, Covid-19 vaccination will be offered in England to those at highest risk of serious illness in particular... Advice Accepted On Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme appeared first on The Carer.
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Back Of The Net! York Care Home Makes York City Superfan’s Wish Come True
December 18, 2025 10:14 AM
A York care home resident has scored big by watching their favourite football team play. The team at Care UK’s Chocolate Works, on Bishopthorpe Road,... Back Of The Net! York Care Home Makes York City Superfan’s Wish Come True appeared first on The Carer.
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Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk
December 18, 2025 9:53 AM
Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to boost the risk of dementia in older people, according to researchers from China. Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Lancashire Council Postpones Decision on Care Home Futures
December 18, 2025 9:38 AM
Lancashire County Council has announced it will not proceed with a planned February decision regarding the future of five residential care facilities, following an extensive... Lancashire Council Postpones Decision on Care Home Futures appeared first on The Carer.
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