Source: nmc
NMC asks Council to approve Fitness to Practice rules changes for faster, fairer process
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
Source: thecareruk
Care Home Daredevil Rachael Tackles Trio of Terrifying Challenges for Residents
A Barnsley care home daredevil will take on a terrifying trio of high-adrenaline aerial challenges in June in a bid to raise funds for residents... Care Home Daredevil Rachael Tackles Trio of Terrifying Challenges for Residents appeared first on The Carer.
Source: nhsengland
NHS overhauls clinical standards to reduce maternal deaths
Every maternity service in England will need to meet new clinical standards, set out by the NHS, to significantly reduce the number of women who die each year during or after pregnancy. All pregnant women will be offered an early risk assessment for venous thromboembolism – blood clots that form in deep veins and are […]
Source: thecareruk
New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home
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
April 23, 2026 10:26 AM
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.
Source: thecareruk
Essex Care Home Residents Enjoy Safari-Style Adventure
April 23, 2026 10:00 AM
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.
Source: thecareruk
Care UK Recognised For Supporting The Next Generation Of Chefs
April 23, 2026 9:54 AM
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.
Source: thecareruk
Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Launches To Prepare For Potential Pandemic
April 23, 2026 9:19 AM
Researchers have delivered the UK’s first dose in a new trial using an investigational mRNA vaccine to protect people against potential influenza pandemics such as... Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Launches To Prepare For Potential Pandemic appeared first on The Carer.
Source: thecareruk
Improved oral hygiene cuts pneumonia risk in hospital patients by 60%
April 22, 2026 5:25 PM
Simple oral hygiene interventions for patients admitted to hospital can reduce their risk of developing pneumonia by 60%, according to research presented at a European conference this week. Improved oral hygiene cuts pneumonia risk in hospital patients by 60% appeared first on Nursing Times.
Source: nursingtimes
NMC on course to publish anti-racism principles for nursing and midwifery education and practice
April 22, 2026 4:49 PM
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is on track to deliver new anti-racism principles for nursing and midwifery education and practice in May – to help tack
Source: nmc
Go-ahead given for negotiations on reforming Agenda for Change
April 22, 2026 4:26 PM
Three of the UK’s four governments have authorised the start of talks on updating the contract that dictates pay and conditions for NHS nurses and most other staff. Go-ahead given for negotiations on reforming Agenda for Change appeared first on Nursing Times.
Source: nursingtimes
‘Our ability to lead with self-awareness and adaptability is what holds teams together’
April 22, 2026 3:35 PM
Chrissla Davis on the value of self-understanding behaviour and adaptive leadership in shaping compassionate, inclusive and high performing cultures. ‘Our ability to lead with self-awareness and adaptability is what holds teams together’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Source: nursingtimes