The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has again issued a defence of advanced practitioners, in response to fresh concerns from the British Medical Association (BMA) about the risks of doctor substitution. Nurses respond to BMA survey on use of advanced practitioners appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new treatment that can slow down the development of type 1 diabetes has been recommended by new guidance for the NHS out today. NICE approves landmark new drug that delays type 1 diabetes appeared first on Nursing Times.

A group of nine NHS unions and healthcare charities have sent the Welsh Government a list of “immediately actionable steps” to bring about an end to so-called corridor care in the country. Unions and charities unite in call for action on corridor care in Wales appeared first on Nursing Times.

Health and social care leaders have called on the next Labour leader and Prime Minister to seize a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to improve the nation’s health and finally tackle long-delayed social care reform... Health and Social Care Leaders Urge Next Prime Minister to Deliver Long-Promised Reforms appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in Southgate have once again come together to support their inspiring Resident Ambassador, Rosa Bertolino, in a successful fundraising effort for the MS Society. Resident Ambassador At Hugh Myddelton House Rosa Does It Again appeared first on The Carer.

Scottish care provider Meallmore has scaled new heights to raise over £2,500 for charity. Meallmore Scales New Heights for Age Scotland appeared first on The Carer.

A new King's Fund report has today [23rd June] said that addressing the 'dementia data gap' is key to delivering on the future recommendations of the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia. King’s Fund Report Says That Addressing ‘Dementia Data Gap’ Key to Delivering Future Recommendations of Casey Commission and MSF appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Lake View Lodge care home in Halling enjoyed traditional Cockney fun when they welcomed Susan Golding, the Pearly Queen of Silvertown, as part of this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations. Pearly Queen Brings Cockney Cheer to Lake View Lodge During Care Home Open Week appeared first on The Carer.

The Government has outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening adult social care in England, following recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care led by Baroness Louise Casey. Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrated National Carers’ Week, which took place from June 8-14. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care. Elm Bank Care Home Honours Carers For National Carers Week appeared first on The Carer.

James Anthony, a specialist cardiac nurse from Birmingham, has been elected as the next president of the public sector union Unison. Specialist cardiac nurse elected as president of major public sector union appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Charity Commission has opted to open a statutory inquiry into St Andrew’s Healthcare due to ongoing safeguarding and financial concerns. Regulator launches inquiry into healthcare charity over concerns appeared first on Nursing Times.