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Influenza: factsheet on vaccines for older adults
This factsheet discusses the flu vaccination programme, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated; it is part of a collection on illnesses affecting older people. Influenza: factsheet on vaccines for older adults appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Winners of 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards revealed
The winners of this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards have been announced today at a glittering ceremony in London. Winners of 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards revealed appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Banbury Red Cross Veteran Marks 101st Birthday
A Banbury resident credits her long life to her love of vegetables, being active and most importantly maintaining a sense of fun and laughter. Edwina... Banbury Red Cross Veteran Marks 101st Birthday appeared first on The Carer.
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Care UK Celebrates Prestigious Chief Nurse Award
Care UK’s clinical leadership team has been nationally recognised by the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, in an online ceremony. Prajeesh Poulose,... Care UK Celebrates Prestigious Chief Nurse Award appeared first on The Carer.
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The Government has ruled out developing a new national vaccinations strategy, despite the Committee urging Ministers to brand the current one a failure as vaccination... Government Refuses To Set Targets For Health Visitor Recruitment appeared first on The Carer.
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Woolly Elephants Raise Funds for Rescued Indian Elephants Thanks to Saltburn’s Knitting Nannas
April 24, 2026 10:07 AM
The knitting group from Hazelgrove Court Care Home, on Randolph Street, are selling the handmade woollen elephants in aid of Wildlife SOS. The organisation, which... Woolly Elephants Raise Funds for Rescued Indian Elephants Thanks to Saltburn’s Knitting Nannas appeared first on The Carer.
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Karuna Manor Care Home Hosts Open Day Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection
April 24, 2026 9:37 AM
Karuna Manor Care Home recently hosted a highly successful Open Day, welcoming residents, families, and members of the local community to experience a day filled... Karuna Manor Care Home Hosts Open Day Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection appeared first on The Carer.
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Residents Enjoy Wild Encounter At Bangor Care Home
April 24, 2026 9:13 AM
Residents at Cerrig yr Afon care home on the outskirts of Y Felinheli, near Bangor, were treated to a memorable day as a host of... Residents Enjoy Wild Encounter At Bangor Care Home appeared first on The Carer.
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Bring Social Work Funding Support in Line with Nursing and Teaching, says LGA
April 24, 2026 8:40 AM
More than half (52 per cent) of adult social workers experience increased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do... Bring Social Work Funding Support in Line with Nursing and Teaching, says LGA appeared first on The Carer.
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Call for rebuilding health visitor workforce rejected by government
April 24, 2026 6:01 AM
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
April 24, 2026 5:01 AM
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’
April 23, 2026 6:33 PM
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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