A simple tool has been launched with the aim of helping nurses to think about and avoid using language that may trigger feelings of stigma in patients with diabetes during consultations. New tool designed to help nursing staff tackle ‘diabetes stigma’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A global network that promotes the voice of early careers nurses and midwives has signed up a group of well-respected leaders to help steer its strategic development. Early careers nurse network strengthens its leadership expertise appeared first on Nursing Times.

Find out how the NMC panel acted in this case. Not yet read the case? Read the charge and background here Final panel decision: What should happen to a nurse who did not record medication errors? appeared first on Nursing Times.

The charges That Nurse A, a registered nurse: 1. Altered Patient B’s prescription chart by placing a label with Patient A’s details across the top of Patient B’s details; 2. Administered dalteparin, 5000 units, to Patient A when it was not prescribed; 3. Administered a… What should happen to a nurse who did not record medication errors? appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at Care UK’s Llys Cyncoed, on Cyncoed Road, had a hoot of a time learning all about some unique birds of prey during a... Birds of Prey Swoop in for Cardiff Care Home Visit appeared first on The Carer.

Edinburgh Care Forum (ECF) – an industry network created to improve care support for families – has issued a call for Edinburgh locals to plan ahead for later-life needs to reduce the burden on loved ones amid a rising demand for services. Edinburgh Care Forum Urges Locals To Prepare For Care Needs Early Amid Rising Demand For Services appeared first on The Carer.

The Mayor of Swanley, Councillor Michael Horwood, has celebrated the completion of Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Hextable, Elderwood House, in front of invited guests from the local community. Mayor Of Swanley Celebrates Completion Of Hextable Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

UNISON members will descend on Westminster next Wednesday, 10 June, as the union steps up pressure on ministers over what it describes as a “broken promise” to migrant care workers. UNISON Marches on Westminster Over ‘Broken Promise’ to Care Workers appeared first on The Carer.

Former news anchor Jon Snow has revealed he is living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. The reality of Jon's life with the condition will feature in a powerful new documentary produced by Basement Films, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, airing on Channel 4 on Saturday, 20 June. Veteran News Anchor Jon Snow Reveals His Dementia Diagnosis appeared first on The Carer.

To reduce nursing students’ concerns while on placement, a trust developed the Purple Flag system to raise and address issues. Raising safety, learning and quality alerts about student placements appeared first on Nursing Times.

More than half a million NHS staff are being given access to new artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could free up an average of 2 days every month from admin duties, freeing up more time for the duties that matter most for patients and staff. NHS England announced today that it is significantly accelerating AI […]

The UK’s nursing regulator has taken “significant steps” to tackle its challenges but with mixed results and has, in fact, slipped back on some of the standards it is expected to meet, according to a review.   Lack of ‘substantial and sustained’ improvement at NMC appeared first on Nursing Times.