NHS Facing ‘Worst Case Scenario’ December Amid ‘Super Flu’ Surge

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NHS Facing ‘Worst Case Scenario’ December Amid ‘Super Flu’ Surge

Flu hospitalisations have surged by more than half in just one week, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures... NHS Facing ‘Worst Case Scenario’ December Amid ‘Super Flu’ Surge appeared first on The Carer.

Supporting our workforce through the festive season

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Supporting our workforce through the festive season

<p>The festive season can be a joyful time, but for many working in social work, social care and children and young people services it can also mean time away from loved ones to provide care and support for others. This can feel isolating and emotionally demanding.</p>

Blog: Why insight matters – and how it strengthens nursing and midwifery practice

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Blog: Why insight matters – and how it strengthens nursing and midwifery practice

Emma Westcott, Executive Director of Strategy and Insight

Dr Pete Calveley Is HealthInvestor Power List Winner

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Dr Pete Calveley Is HealthInvestor Power List Winner

For the fifth time, Barchester Healthcare’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, has been honoured at the HealthInvestor Power List award ceremony. Dr Calveley was named the... Dr Pete Calveley Is HealthInvestor Power List Winner appeared first on The Carer.

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Care England and RSPCA Launch Guidance on Pets in Care Homes
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Care England and RSPCA Launch Guidance on Pets in Care Homes

December 12, 2025 10:11 AM

Care England has partnered with the RSPCA to produce comprehensive guidance on pets and companion animals in residential care settings, addressing a significant gap in... Care England and RSPCA Launch Guidance on Pets in Care Homes appeared first on The Carer.

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Mothers with mental health conditions or from deprived neighbourhoods ‘most likely’ to report dissatisfying care
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Mothers with mental health conditions or from deprived neighbourhoods ‘most likely’ to report dissatisfying care

December 12, 2025 8:38 AM

A patient survey on NHS maternity services has found that mothers from ‘deprived’ neighbourhoods and with long-term mental health conditions were more likely to feel dissatisfied with treatment. Mothers with mental health conditions or from deprived neighbourhoods ‘most likely’ to report dissatisfying care appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Nearly one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors or waiting rooms
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Nearly one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors or waiting rooms

December 11, 2025 6:33 PM

Nearly one in five emergency department patients in the UK is being cared for, at any one time, in corridors, waiting rooms and other non-standard ‘overflow’ spaces, according to researchers. Nearly one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors or waiting rooms appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Risk associated with adult breathing circuits lacking a patent exhalation route
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Risk associated with adult breathing circuits lacking a patent exhalation route

December 11, 2025 3:01 PM

A national patient safety alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team – in collaboration with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine – about the risk of harm from incorrectly assembled breathing circuits lacking a proper exhalation route for patients receiving invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support. Risk associated with adult breathing […]

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Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients
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Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients

December 11, 2025 2:41 PM

Hospital patients taking multiple medications may be more likely to develop pressure ulcers irrespective of other risk factors, a new study has shown. Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

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From care to clinical leadership: a nurse’s route into advanced practice
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From care to clinical leadership: a nurse’s route into advanced practice

December 11, 2025 1:05 PM

Misti Ollier, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) sat down with Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) alumna Claire to discuss her unexpected journey into nursing, her move into acute medicine and why she chose LJMU to take the next step in her career. Misti:… From care to clinical leadership: a nurse’s route into advanced practice appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Claim Up To £30 Cashback On Any NESCAFÉ Tin And Enter Into Our Monthly Prize Draw To Win £100
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Claim Up To £30 Cashback On Any NESCAFÉ Tin And Enter Into Our Monthly Prize Draw To Win £100

December 11, 2025 11:29 AM

At NESCAFÉ, we believe a good care home means a great environment for everyone, where residents and staff feel valued and connected as a community.... Claim Up To £30 Cashback On Any NESCAFÉ Tin And Enter Into Our Monthly Prize Draw To Win £100 appeared first on The Carer.

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Dove Court Hosts Engaging Visit from Burnley’s MP
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Dove Court Hosts Engaging Visit from Burnley’s MP

December 11, 2025 10:59 AM

Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home in Burnley, Lancashire, enjoyed a lively and uplifting afternoon on Friday 5th December as they welcomed... Dove Court Hosts Engaging Visit from Burnley’s MP appeared first on The Carer.

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