Preceptorships for nurses working in adult social care in England should become more widely available from this autumn, thanks to a new package of support being launched by the organisation Skills for Care. Preceptorship plan aims to support new nurses in social care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Premature babies at risk of life-threatening infection can now be protected against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with a single, long-lasting injection available on the NHS for the first time. NHS to roll out long-lasting jab to protect premature babies from RSV appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of premature babies at risk of life-threatening infection can now be protected against the common respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter, with a single long-lasting injection available on the NHS for the first time. The NHS in England is rolling out drug nirsevimab from late September to provide protection against RSV to around 7,000 […]

Attempts by NHS trusts in the North West of England to pay nurses less for working extra shifts have been condemned by nursing leaders as “unacceptable and unsustainable”. Cuts to nurse pay for extra shifts ‘unacceptable and unsustainable’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A leading academic and global influencer has been appointed as the new permanent chief nursing officer for Scotland, Nursing Times can reveal. Exclusive: new chief nursing officer for Scotland appointed appeared first on Nursing Times.

Dr Louise Soanes on why the forthcoming national cancer plan for England holds the key to improving outcomes for teenagers and other young people. ‘More young people can survive cancer, if decision-makers act now’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care England has today responded to the Health Foundation’s new report “Poverty, pay and the case for change in social care” with a call for... Care England Responds To Damning Health Foundation Report: “Social Care Cannot Be Built On Poverty Pay” appeared first on The Carer.

Nurses should not be expected to wash their uniforms at home because it increases the risk of spreading antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, according to new research which found that many household washing machines do not adequately disinfect clothing even when a full 60°C cycle is used. Home laundering uniforms puts patients ‘at risk’ of antibiotic-resistant infections appeared first on Nursing Times.

A group of budding gardeners from Longfield Care Home in Maldon are celebrating after being awarded two silver prizes at the 2025 Maldon in Bloom... Longfield Care Home Secure Two Silver Awards at Maldon in Bloom appeared first on The Carer.

National social care charity, Community Integrated Care has announced -a major new strategic partnership with the LTA Tennis Foundation, Serving Inclusion, which kicked off with a... A Bold New Partnership Driving Social Change Through Tennis appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home in Llansamlet, Swansea, was visited on Thursday 17th July by MS for Swansea, Mike Hedges. Residents and colleagues of... Residents At Llansamlet Care Home Enjoy Visit From MS appeared first on The Carer.

A groundbreaking new report has highlighted the urgent need for a fundamental shift in how society supports people living with dementia, emphasising connection, community, and... New Report Calls For Renewed Focus On Wellbeing Of People Living With Dementia appeared first on The Carer.