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New definition proposed for adult social care nursing
Adult social care nurses in the UK have, for the first time, a formal definition of their role, which has been developed by researchers at the University of Salford. New definition proposed for adult social care nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Councils To Get Exceptional Financial Support To Balance Books
Councils struggling to balance the books will be granted financial flexibility by the government to ensure vital services communities rely on will continue running the government has... Councils To Get Exceptional Financial Support To Balance Books appeared first on The Carer.
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Residents At Newcastle Care Homes Plant Time Capsules Be Opened In 2051
Residents at four Newcastle care homes have quite literally buried a piece of history by planting specially prepared time capsules that capture life in 2026,... Residents At Newcastle Care Homes Plant Time Capsules Be Opened In 2051 appeared first on The Carer.
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Obituary: Kristine Mary Pourgourides (1941–2026)
A survivor of wartime internment in China, Kristine Pourgourides went on to build a remarkable 50-year nursing career in Britain. Obituary: Kristine Mary Pourgourides (1941–2026) appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Memorable Journey on Buckfastleigh Steam Train
February 26, 2026 10:44 AM
Residents at Windward House, located in South Brent, part of Centrum Care Homes Group, recently enjoyed a truly memorable day out, taking part in a... Care Home Residents Enjoy Memorable Journey on Buckfastleigh Steam Train appeared first on The Carer.
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Dorset Hospice Charity Thanks Care Home Team For Community Partnership
February 26, 2026 10:28 AM
A Dorset hospice charity has thanked residents and team members at a nearby care home for their help in building a community partnership. Colten Care’s... Dorset Hospice Charity Thanks Care Home Team For Community Partnership appeared first on The Carer.
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Valentine’s Day Celebration Fills Hearts with Joy at Karuna Manor Care Home
February 26, 2026 10:25 AM
Karuna Manor Care Home marked Valentine’s Day with a heartwarming celebration that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for an afternoon filled with love, laughter,... Valentine’s Day Celebration Fills Hearts with Joy at Karuna Manor Care Home appeared first on The Carer.
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Carers Fear A Pension Pinch: Four In 10 Expect To Be Poorer In Retirement Due To Their Caring Responsibilities
February 26, 2026 10:15 AM
Unpaid carers aged 45 –75 are feeling the financial strain of caring for elderly relatives, with reduced income and pension contributions threatening their long -term... Carers Fear A Pension Pinch: Four In 10 Expect To Be Poorer In Retirement Due To Their Caring Responsibilities appeared first on The Carer.
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King’s Touching Message To Carers From Wales: “You Are Not Forgotten”
February 26, 2026 10:07 AM
Three social care heroes from Wales were hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles when they met him during a special reception at Windsor Castle.... King’s Touching Message To Carers From Wales: “You Are Not Forgotten” appeared first on The Carer.
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RCN responds to concerns about ANPs being used for ‘doctor substitution’
February 25, 2026 10:28 PM
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has issued a statement on advanced nursing practice, in response to concerns over a survey run by the British Medical Association (BMA) on the risks of doctor substitution. RCN responds to concerns about ANPs being used for ‘doctor substitution’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Drama approach helping to prepare student nurses for dementia care
February 25, 2026 8:13 PM
A university in West Yorkshire is aiming to enhance the expertise of future nurses when they care for patients with dementia through the use of applied drama techniques. Drama approach helping to prepare student nurses for dementia care appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Obituary: Clive Jackson (1965-2026)
February 25, 2026 5:22 PM
Clive Jackson, who won the coveted Practice Supervisor of the Year category at the Student Nursing Times Awards in 2023, sadly died in January of this year after a sudden illness. Obituary: Clive Jackson (1965-2026) appeared first on Nursing Times.
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