A study highlights the need to increase uptake of the pneumococcal vaccine among people with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Pneumonia vaccine is effective in people with inflammatory diseases appeared first on Nursing Times.

The widest survey of nurses, midwives and nursing associates by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) reveals that over half of respondents (58%) are satisfie

Health departments in England and Northern Ireland have today announced the expansion of national immunisation programmes for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older people. RSV vaccination to be extended for older adults in England and NI appeared first on Nursing Times.

A foundation trust chief nurse has been given an honorary post by a university in the North West to help shape the future workforce for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions (AHPs). Trust chief nurse made visiting professor by Cumbrian university appeared first on Nursing Times.

Brigitte Rozenberg offers some practical tips for nurses on protecting their spine including building a stronger core and hip support system, taking micro-breaks during shifts, and moving and bending when lifting patients. ‘Caring for your spine while you care for others’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care UK and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) are marking ten years of a lifesaving partnership that has strengthened fire safety standards and... Care UK and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Mark 10 Years of Lifesaving Partnership appeared first on The Carer.

Five students from the Oxford Brookes university have completed a successful placement at a Carterton home. All five students are currently studying paramedic science and... Student Paramedics Complete Successful Placement at Carterton Home appeared first on The Carer.

Kailash Manor came alive with colour, music and heartfelt patriotism as residents and staff gathered to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day. Observed annually on 26... Kailash Manor Celebrates India’s 77th Republic Day with Patriotic Fervour and Cultural Pride appeared first on The Carer.

Residents living at Royal Star & Garter Homes have received a letter from its Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, as the charity celebrates... The Princess Royal Writes to Veterans for Charity’s 110th Anniversary appeared first on The Carer.

Excelcare has confirmed a substantial pipeline of new developments, strengthening its portfolio with around 500 additional care home beds and an expansion into children’s services.... Excelcare Accelerates Growth with 500 New Care Home Beds and Entry into Children’s Services appeared first on The Carer.

Louie Horne tells Nursing Times about her initial priorities as the new head of nursing at Unison, including safe staffing, workplace violence and band 5 career progression. Interview: The ‘equality warrior’ fighting nursing’s corner at Unison appeared first on Nursing Times.

A major union has said it does not support proposals by the UK’s nursing and midwifery regulator to increase its registration fees, citing evidence that it may lead nurses to leave the profession. Union issues warning over NMC’s proposed registration fee rise appeared first on Nursing Times.