A new vaccination campaign has been launched today by the government in a bid to boost uptake of childhood immunisations in the face of rising cases of measles. Government launches fresh bid to boost measles vaccination levels appeared first on Nursing Times.

Former nurses and doctors, plus other qualified volunteers, could be drafted in to provide cover for regular nursing staff, under plans set out by the Conservative Party in Wales. Retired nurses could form NHS ‘reserve service’ under Welsh Tories appeared first on Nursing Times.

District nurses and other community nursing staff on the Shetland Islands are to begin using a new mobile electronic patient record (EPR) system, as part of ambitions to move away from paper. Community nurses to lead adoption of new EPR system in Shetlands    appeared first on Nursing Times.

Carers and volunteers from Abbeyfield were honoured to attend a reception, hosted by Their Majesties The King and Queen, which shone a light on carers... Abbeyfield Carers Attend Special Royal Reception appeared first on The Carer.

The NHS delivered more elective activity in 2025 than any other year in its history, helping cut the waiting list to its lowest level since... NHS Waiting List Lowest in Almost 3 Years as NHS Battled Busiest Winter On Record appeared first on The Carer.

New analysis of government data reveals that one in four older people living in rural areas were left without social care when asking their council... Rural England Leaves One In Four Older People Without Social Care, New Analysis Shows appeared first on The Carer.

Scotland’s National Induction Framework (NIF) for Social Care is transforming the way new staff learn and develop, according to the latest six-month evaluation report.

We Care Group based in the North of England, has appointed a new manager at Barton Brook Care Home in Eccles, Manchester. Now overseeing operations... New Manager Appointed At Eccles-Based We Care Group Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The Local Government Association (LGA) is launching a conversation and engagement series with councils, sector stakeholders and people with lived experience on the role of... LGA Launches Major Consultation On Adult Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Barbara Freeman, a resident at Croston Park Care Home in Lancashire has seen a long-held wish come true after her son and staff arranged for... Therapy Ponies Visit Local Care Home Resident appeared first on The Carer.

Thousands of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia are approaching crisis point, with many reporting severe physical and mental health impacts from their caring... Dementia Carers Reaching Breaking Point as Support Systems Strain appeared first on The Carer.

A specialist care home in Solihull is highlighting how “life story” care is transforming the lives of those with the most complex needs living in... Local Veteran’s Journey Highlights Specialist Dementia Support In Solihull appeared first on The Carer.