Giving epidural analgesia during labour is not associated with clinically significant risks of harm to newborn babies or children, according to UK researchers. Epidurals ‘not linked’ to increased harm for newborns or children appeared first on Nursing Times.

A nationwide service has been launched to provide specialist nurse advice and support on dementia for families from Chinese communities living in the UK, a nursing charity has announced. More specialist dementia nurse support for Chinese families appeared first on Nursing Times.

Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to reopen the debate over how a national care service for England should be funded, suggesting that tax increases may be unavoidable if the government is to deliver a system that matches the ambitions long championed by care sector campaigners. New PM Signals Tax Rises May Be Needed To Fund National Care Service appeared first on The Carer.

Royal Star & Garter has announced plans to transform how it supports the Armed Forces community over the next decade, extending its reach across the country. Armed Forces Charity Reveals Ambitious National Strategy To Support Veterans appeared first on The Carer.

Ian Tuveri-Ellis argues that a well-designed curriculum is the most powerful determinant of student nurse experience, not peripheral enhancements. ‘Improving student experience: start with the curriculum, not the peripherals’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thirty-five members of the Excelcare family laced up their running shoes last weekend to take part in Cancer Research UK’s ‘Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5K’ at Beckenham Place Park. Excelcare Team Members Take Part in ‘Pretty Muddy’ Charity Run appeared first on The Carer.

The AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare (AIC), led by King’s College London and Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, will partner with the University of Cambridge and other NHS Trusts, to drive innovation in healthcare AI using the University of Cambridge’s newly-launched Zenith AI Supercomputer. AI Centre to Harness Newly-Launched Supercomputer’s Power to drive AI Healthcare Innovation appeared first on The Carer.

Scottish provider of older person and specialist care, Meallmore, is set to open its 30th care home in spring 2027. Meallmore to Open 30th Care Home in Scotland appeared first on The Carer.

The first haemodialysis service to be offered in a care home setting has been established in London, thanks to a provider partnership with the NHS. NHS Partnership Sees Fairlie Healthcare Launch UK’s First Haemodialysis Service in Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

  Yvette Cooper has replaced James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The new health secretary was previously foreign secretary and... Adult Social Care “Must be Priority” for New Secretary of State for Health and Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Accreditation programmes can be an excellent way of raising standards and creating a positive nursing culture. Developing ward accreditation: a service improvement pilot study appeared first on Nursing Times.

Yvette Cooper has been appointed by Andy Burnham as the new health and social care secretary, marking a return to the Department of Health and Social Care after more than 20 years. Former health minister returns as secretary of state appeared first on Nursing Times.