Nurses and other staff at an acute trust in South Yorkshire are being asked whether they would be prepared to take industrial action over what unions are calling a “fire and rehire threat”. Barnsley nurses to be consulted on industrial action in contract row appeared first on Nursing Times.

The UK has lost its measles elimination status, thanks to a measles outbreak in 2024 that included nearly 3000 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. Falling vaccination rates see measles re-established in the UK appeared first on Nursing Times.

More than 1,000 expectant parents have signed up to a revolutionary genetic study at a hospital in South Yorkshire, which is helping to detect rare genetic illnesses in newborn babies. Sheffield midwives celebrate reaching milestone in major genetics study appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care home provider, Porthaven Care Homes, has formally pledged its support to the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its commitment... Porthaven Care Homes Signs Armed Forces Covenant, Pledging Support for Veteran Community appeared first on The Carer.

A lifelong local, who was born and bred in Worksop, has officially opened a new care home alongside Tony Eaton, Chair of Bassetlaw District Council.... New Home After 66 Years For Worksop Woman Who Says, “Community Is Everything” appeared first on The Carer.

Determined care home residents have put their best foot forward to help raise nearly £3,500 for the Salisbury Hospice Charity. Over 168 days, sponsored walkers... Salisbury Care Home Residents On Front Foot To Help Raise £3.5k For Hospice Charity appeared first on The Carer.

This month, Connaught Care Collection confirmed plans to open a new, purpose-built luxury care home in Felpham, West Sussex – the latest milestone in the... Connaught Care Confirms New Luxury Care Home Development in Felpham, West Sussex appeared first on The Carer.

Councils have today called for a collaborative role in negotiations to improve the pay and conditions for care workers, with local authorities fearing they are... Councils: Care Pay Plan Must Be Affordable and Workable appeared first on The Carer.

Patients facing suspected lung cancer could get answers sooner under a new NHS pilot using artificial intelligence and robotic technology to help doctors reach hard-to-detect cancers earlier, with fewer invasive tests.  The new approach uses AI software to rapidly analyse lung scans and flag small lumps that are most likely to be cancerous, and a robotic camera is then used to […]

An online fundraising initiative for Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse killed by US federal agents at the weekend, has already passed $1.2m in donations. Over $1m raised for family of nurse shot dead in Minneapolis appeared first on Nursing Times.

SSSC Learning and Development Adviser, Jane Muir shares her top tips to help you prepare for your SVQ. Jane joined the SSSC from Forth Valley College and has lots of experience in supporting people to gain their qualifications.  

A story shared by the BBC this week struck a chord with the team at Heanton Nursing Home, a home in North Devon that supports... North Devon Care Home Unite to Send Birthday Cards After BBC Story Sparks Heartfelt Response appeared first on The Carer.