Nearly one in five emergency department patients in the UK is being cared for, at any one time, in corridors, waiting rooms and other non-standard ‘overflow’ spaces, according to researchers. Nearly one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors or waiting rooms appeared first on Nursing Times.

A national patient safety alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team – in collaboration with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine – about the risk of harm from incorrectly assembled breathing circuits lacking a proper exhalation route for patients receiving invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support. Risk associated with adult breathing […]

Hospital patients taking multiple medications may be more likely to develop pressure ulcers irrespective of other risk factors, a new study has shown. Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

Misti Ollier, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) sat down with Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) alumna Claire to discuss her unexpected journey into nursing, her move into acute medicine and why she chose LJMU to take the next step in her career. Misti:… From care to clinical leadership: a nurse’s route into advanced practice appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home in Burnley, Lancashire, enjoyed a lively and uplifting afternoon on Friday 5th December as they welcomed... Dove Court Hosts Engaging Visit from Burnley’s MP appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Chirk Court Care Home near Wrexham are delighted that their sensory garden has received recognition from His Majesty King Charles III, in a... Chirk Court’s Sensory Garden Praised by King Charles appeared first on The Carer.

A WWII veteran who helped decode enemy messages has celebrated her 100th birthday. Anne Knibb enjoyed a party at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull,... WWII Wren Celebrates 100th Birthday In Solihull appeared first on The Carer.

The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates who can practise in the UK has risen to a record 860,801 but growth of the workforce... Sharp Drop In International Recruitment Slows Overall Growth Of UK Register appeared first on The Carer.

Three residents living at a Lincoln home made their way over to LNER Stadium to watch Lincoln City in action. Mavis Kirk, Marjorie Smith and... Residents At Lincoln Home Make Trip To Watch Victorious Imps Game As Part Of Seize The Day Initiative appeared first on The Carer.

The experiences of service users are helping to shape the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) review of the Code and revalidation process – as the regulator e

Residents and colleagues at HC-One Wales’s Quarry Hall Care Home in St Mellons, Cardiff, enjoyed a special visit on Friday 5th December as Vaughan Gething,... Festive Cheer at Quarry Hall as Vaughan Gething MS Joins Christmas Activities appeared first on The Carer.