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Impact of COVID-19 on Health and Social Care Reflected in Latest Inquiry Publication
Health and social care workers across Scotland have had their pandemic experiences formally recorded by the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, with publication of its first Narrative... Impact of COVID-19 on Health and Social Care Reflected in Latest Inquiry Publication appeared first on The Carer.
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Time to Fix Social Care’: Parklands Sets Out Election Priorities
A leading care provider has urged candidates in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election to back a series of commitments aimed at reversing the decline of... Time to Fix Social Care’: Parklands Sets Out Election Priorities appeared first on The Carer.
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New TB specialist nursing service underway in Somerset
A new specialist tuberculosis (TB) nursing service has recently been launched in Somerset to support patients through diagnosis, treatment and prevention. New TB specialist nursing service underway in Somerset appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Hamberley’s Dementia Chief Advocates For Dining Empowerment
Dementia expert David Moore has encouraged care home providers to actively involve residents living with dementia in food preparation and the dining experience to help... Hamberley’s Dementia Chief Advocates For Dining Empowerment appeared first on The Carer.
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Porthcawl Care Home Team Brings Joy To Resident With Special Horse Visit
March 24, 2026 10:55 AM
A heartwarming moment has recently unfolded at RMBI Care Co. Home Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, in Porthcawl, where team members have gone above... Porthcawl Care Home Team Brings Joy To Resident With Special Horse Visit appeared first on The Carer.
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Palliative Care Patients Face ‘Postcode Lottery’ as Care ‘Undervalued’
March 24, 2026 10:51 AM
A new report by the Health and Social Care Committee challenges the Government to ensure its forthcoming plans for England’s palliative and end of life... Palliative Care Patients Face ‘Postcode Lottery’ as Care ‘Undervalued’ appeared first on The Carer.
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We Care Group’s Blackburn Care Home Receives Veteran Friendly Status
March 24, 2026 9:27 AM
Care provider We Care Group is celebrating its latest accomplishment, having received its Veteran Friendly Care Home status for its Old Gates Care Home, in... We Care Group’s Blackburn Care Home Receives Veteran Friendly Status appeared first on The Carer.
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District nurses host teddy bear clinic to raise awareness of profession
March 23, 2026 4:24 PM
Community nursing staff from County Down have taken an innovative approach to raising awareness of nurses and what they do for young children. District nurses host teddy bear clinic to raise awareness of profession appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Mental health provider to raise minimum pay for more than 8,200 staff
March 23, 2026 3:34 PM
The UK’s largest independent provider of mental health, addiction and working-age adult social care services has announced that it will increase its minimum pay level from the start of next month. Mental health provider to raise minimum pay for more than 8,200 staff appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Nurse fined for unlawful possession of unlicensed prescription drugs
March 23, 2026 1:57 PM
A 44-year-old woman from Portadown in Northern Ireland, who was charged with offences in breach of the Human Medicines Regulations, has been fined £720. Nurse fined for unlawful possession of unlicensed prescription drugs appeared first on Nursing Times.
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Anne’s Law Comes Into Force: Scotland Enshrines the Right to Visit in Law
March 23, 2026 12:16 PM
Scotland’s care sector faces one of its most significant legal changes in a generation as Anne’s Law — named after a care home resident whose... Anne’s Law Comes Into Force: Scotland Enshrines the Right to Visit in Law appeared first on The Carer.
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Apply for a free qualification to build your digital skills
March 23, 2026 11:34 AM
Applications are now open for 150 fully funded places on the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) at SCQF Level 7, starting in September 2026.
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