Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and reduces time in hospital, according to Australian researchers. Iron transfusion before heart surgery ‘cuts complications and aids recovery’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Health and care businesses are critical to support UK communities. They help provide a safe place for some of the most vulnerable people in society. But this safety relies heavily on the cash in the bank... How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026 appeared first on The Carer.

Nicole Blythe on how higher education institutions can meet the needs of learners with a diagnosis of ADHD or autism. ‘Educators need to recognise learner vulnerability following autism or ADHD diagnoses’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Elsie Goodall, a resident at Anchor’s Beechfield Lodge in Salford, has celebrated her 109th birthday, a milestone that makes her the oldest resident across... Salford Care Home Resident, Elsie Goodall, Celebrates 109th Birthday appeared first on The Carer.

A specialist Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) residential service in Brixham, Devon, is nearing completion, creating employment opportunities for local social care professionals. First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome appeared first on The Carer.

Langfield Care Home in Middleton, Manchester, has expanded its Reconnect specialist dementia community with 16 new bedrooms, increasing capacity for people living with dementia and their families. Mayor of Rochdale Opens 16-Bed Expansion of Specialist Dementia Community in Middleton appeared first on The Carer.

A new weekly insulin jab that could cut the number of injections needed by patients with type 2 diabetes by 85%, from 365 a year to just 52, is close to approval for use by the NHS. Weekly insulin pen could slash the number of injections for diabetics appeared first on Nursing Times.

As the countdown begins to the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Training & Development Forum 2026, excitement is building around a programme that promises to inform, inspire and equip care catering professionals with practical ideas they can put into action immediately. Inspiration, Innovation, Practical Learning and Leadership Take Centre Stage at the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026, 14th – 15th October appeared first on The Carer.

The Government's immigration reforms are worsening the social care staffing crisis, trade union UNISON has warned. Immigration Changes are Worsening The Care Crisis says Unison appeared first on The Carer.

Three motorsport superfans with learning disabilities have lived out their dream of getting up close to Formula E, after national social care charity Community Integrated Care launched a search to find its biggest racing fanatics. Community Integrated Care Teams Up with Formula E for London E-Prix appeared first on The Carer.

A care home in Basingstoke opened its doors to veterans and other VIP guests for a special garden party. 120 veterans walked into Care UK’s... Over 100 Veterans March into a Basingstoke Care Home for a Special Celebration appeared first on The Carer.

An outbreak of Salmonella has affected more than 200 people in the UK, including one death, according to a report from a government public health agency. More than 200 people hit by UK Salmonella outbreak including a death appeared first on Nursing Times.