Abuse of patients with learning disabilities at Muckamore Abbey Hospital was the result of ‘the normalisation of deviance’ among staff, according to findings from a major inquiry. Poor care and neglect ‘normalised’ at learning disability hospital appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Jen Winch on why it is important that higher education institutions widen access to nursing courses. ‘Widening access is vital to the future of the nursing workforce’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Laura Rooney and Inês Rodrigues explain why their roles as research nurses in the field of dementia are vital to pushing forward the boundaries of treatment for the condition. Meet the UK nurses working to find a cure for the causes of dementia appeared first on Nursing Times.

A community food store in Dorset that feeds dozens of people in need each week has thanked residents, families, friends and staff at a nearby care home for raising more than £4,400 to help its work. Community Charity Thanks Care Home Residents For ‘Amazing’ Fundraising appeared first on The Carer.

Care homes across the south and east of England are being urged to step up heat-protection measures as forecasters warn of a fast-developing heatwave, with amber heat-health alerts now in force. Care Providers Urged to Prepare as Amber Heat Alert Issued appeared first on The Carer.

A loneliness 'roadshow' event took place at the EcoPower Stadium at Doncaster Rovers Football Ground, on Thursday 11 June. Loneliness Roadshow Arrived in Doncaster, to Mark the new ADASS Presidency of Phil Holmes appeared first on The Carer.

Bending forwards and, to a lesser extent, walking a lot at work during early pregnancy may raise the risk of miscarriage, according to Danish researchers. Bending forwards regularly may raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy appeared first on Nursing Times.

The possible creation of a National Care Service will be examined by the Health and Social Care Committee, as MPs question Baroness Casey, Care Minister Stephen Kinnock and senior officials.  MPs Quiz Baroness Casey and Minister on “Creation” of National Care Service appeared first on The Carer.

Several NIHR researchers have received awards in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, recognising their significant contributions to health and social care. NIHR Researchers Recognised in 2026 King’s Honours appeared first on The Carer.

Residents of an Edinburgh care home have spoken warmly about the benefits of interacting with pupils from one of Scotland’s top independent schools. Fettes College Pupils Bring Joy to Scottish Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

A new report from an influential union has highlighted the financial insecurity faced by healthcare staff, and called for the government to fix the NHS pay structure so that staff are not working for poverty-pay. Union report shows ‘undervalued and underpaid’ NHS workforce appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nursing and healthcare leaders have welcomed a parliamentary motion calling for action to curb the rising tide of violence and aggression against NHS staff. MPs call for action on rising tide of violence against healthcare staff appeared first on Nursing Times.