A class of drugs that have become increasingly popular for aiding weight loss has now also been linked to benefits for patients with osteoarthritis. GLP-1 drugs linked to lower long-term risk of knee replacement appeared first on Nursing Times.

On the eve of the 2026 men’s football world cup, former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has performed the ribbon cutting at a special event to mark the relaunch of a children’s hospice. Earlier today, Martin House Children’s Hospice in West Yorkshire officially opened the… Former England manager opens revamped Leeds children’s hospice appeared first on Nursing Times.

Strength training for an hour and a half to three hours per week may be optimal for lowering death risk, according to a study looking at long-term data on the health of nurses. Nurse wellbeing studies show weekly resistance training ‘lowers death risk’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released its quarterly update to May 2026 on adult social care provider statistics in England, painting... Care Home Occupancy Edges Above 86% as Sector Demonstrates Resilience, Government Data Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Arplemere care home in Warrington, part of Crystal Care Collection, have created a spectacular 7ft butterfly artwork in support of Dementia Action Week. Care Home Residents Create Seven Foot Butterfly Artwork for Dementia Awareness appeared first on The Carer.

A New Milton-based care home has been awarded a platinum accreditation in dementia care, ranking in the top 1% nationally. New Milton Care Home Awarded Prestigious Platinum Accreditation In Dementia Care appeared first on The Carer.

An 89-year-old care home resident with a background in operatic and classical singing took the chance to perform live with an award-winning tenor 63 years younger than him. ‘Not A Dry Eye In The House’: Care Home Resident’s Opera Wish Comes True At 89 appeared first on The Carer.

New survey data from Alzheimer's Research UK has revealed a significant gap in public awareness around one of dementia's most influential risk factors — with profound implications for those working in residential and nursing care. Diabetes and Dementia: The Hidden Link Care Homes Must Know About appeared first on The Carer.

Dawn Hodgkins discusses different perceptions of working as a nurse in the independent sector and reflects on her own career journey. ‘The private healthcare workforce can often be overlooked’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Deaths and hospitalisations for Covid-19 among the sick and elderly were cut by a quarter during the first wave of the pandemic thanks to the UK’s official shielding policy, new research has shown. Shielding policy saved thousands of lives early in the Covid-19 pandemic appeared first on Nursing Times.

Investment in nurse leadership and workforce wellbeing results in measurable benefits for the workplace and for patients, according to a new report from a nursing charity. Investing in nurse leadership and person-centred care brings ‘measurable benefits’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Two higher education organisations and an NHS provider in the North West have come together to start a new nursing associate degree apprenticeship. New nursing associate training course launched for Lancashire    appeared first on Nursing Times.