Unions have welcomed a government pledge to open up more posts for early careers midwives in England, announced in response to workforce concerns in a major maternity inquiry. RCM welcomes jobs pledge for newly qualified midwives appeared first on Nursing Times.

A specialist veteran care home in Portsmouth has completed a comprehensive cultural change programme, formally recognising its commitment to meaningful dementia care. Royal Navy Charity’s Care Home Achieves Top Accreditation Following Transformational Dementia Care Culture Programme appeared first on The Carer.

The Dementia Trust has announced the first recipient of its new Impact Accelerator programme, awarding £45,000 to K.i.M, a sensory tool designed to improve the lives... The Dementia Trust Launches New Impact Accelerator Programme appeared first on The Carer.

Patients are to receive at least 3 weeks’ notice from the NHS for all new medical appointments, under plans to overhaul patients’ experiences of the health service. NHS Chief Executive, Sir Jim Mackey, today said that trying to get clarity from the NHS had been “like walking through treacle” for far too many families, as […]

New research from Savills shows that the UK care home development market is entering a new phase of demand-led growth, as demographic pressures intensify and the need for new beds becomes increasingly acute. The UK Requires 139,000 New Care Home Beds By 2036, Increasing Current Supply By C. 30% appeared first on The Carer.

A resident living at a Oadby home who celebrated his 105th birthday says the secret to a long life is to stay active. “Just Try My Best And Stay Active” Says Resident At Oadby Home Who Celebrates 105th Birthday appeared first on The Carer.

The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to confirm that full proposals to fix adult social care should be published before 2028... Prime Minister Will Have ‘No Excuse’ Not to Start Fixing Social Care Before General Election, MPs Say appeared first on The Carer.

Following the inaugural National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re spotlighting Samantha Clarke, Paediatric Metabolic Nurse at the Royal Belfast Hospital.

As we celebrate the inaugural National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re spotlighting Nicola McLarnon, Paediatric Metabolic Nurse Specialist at the Royal Belfast Hos

Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Infection Prevention and Control category at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards. Nursing Times Awards 2025: Infection Prevention and Control winner and shortlist appeared first on Nursing Times.

Higher levels of vitamin A in the body are linked to better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D shows similar benefits in adults, according to US researchers. Vitamin A and D linked to better lung function in asthma patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

Reports of violence, aggression and patient incidents have fallen by more than half at a trust, following the opening of a refurbished older adult mental health hospital in the West Midlands. Refurbished hospital creates safer setting for mental health nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.