Prisoners  in England are between 40 and 70 times more likely to be harmed in an avoidable way while receiving healthcare than the general public, new research has found. Prisoners at very high risk of ‘avoidable harm’ from healthcare appeared first on Nursing Times.

A nationwide investigation of the support services offered to young patients undergoing stem cell treatments has been launched. New UK study seeks to improve nursing care for young stem cell patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

Health visiting team leaders in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are being balloted on industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing. Senior health visitors in Glasgow balloted on industrial action appeared first on Nursing Times.

The number of people suffering a stroke has been rising since 2020, largely because of a severe increase in stroke risk affecting Black communities, according to a long-term study. Widening health inequalities leading to increased stroke risk in Black people appeared first on Nursing Times.

Over half of nurses and midwives in Ireland have considered leaving their workplace in the last month alone due to stress severely impacting their mental and physical health, according to latest survey findings. Irish nurses close to quitting due to ‘stress and understaffing crisis’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Jen Winch argues that if nursing is demanding to be valued properly, that valuation must include those who are still training within it. ‘The gloves are off – do not forget the students’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Sarah Williamson argues that now the government has made a commitment for a palliative care framework and neighbourhood hubs, we need assurances that it will be properly resourced. ‘My own grandparents shaped my understanding of end-of-life care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

New research from Log my Care, in partnership with Care England, reveals how families navigate the early stages of choosing care, and why trust is... Care England Launches Second National Report in Partnership with Log my Care — ‘How Families Find and Choose Care’ appeared first on The Carer.

Neemat Sadiq, CEO of Langdale Care Homes, reflects on the tension between compassion and compliance, and how technology can restore time to care. One of... What Does It Feel Like To Deliver Care Today? appeared first on The Carer.

Rising fuel costs are being felt across the country. For adult social care workers, a workforce of nearly two million people already among the lowest... Care Workers Are Funding the Care System from Their Own Pockets Charity Says appeared first on The Carer.

Care England, in partnership with PLMR, has today published a new report calling for a fundamental shift in how adult social care is understood, funded... New Report Urges Government to Make Social Care a National Priority appeared first on The Carer.

Lesley McFarlane explains the importance of nurses providing timely vaccination of older adults, and the resources available to support them. ‘Co-administration of older adults’ vaccines reduces risks to health’ appeared first on Nursing Times.