A GP practice set up a community health service in a foodbank. This initiative won the Nursing in Primary Care category in the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. Community drop-in service to improve access to primary care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of gonorrhoea cases could be prevented over the next decade thanks to the NHS’ world-first vaccination programme against the infection. Eligible patients, which includes gay and bisexual men who have a recent history of multiple sexual partners or a sexually transmitted infection (STI), will start to be offered the vaccine through local authority-commissioned sexual […]

A new report setting out how staffing gaps and lack of training are impacting people living with dementia in England has prompted fresh calls for investment in specialist nurses. CQC report prompts fresh calls for investment in dementia nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

Community and hospice nurse shortages have been highlighted in the first report from a major review of palliative and end-of-life care in England. Palliative care commission flags district nurse shortages appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at a Wellington care home have been making the most of the flexibility offered by online exercise classes to work on their own flexibility... Chair Yoga Helps Residents Keep Flexible appeared first on The Carer.

Care workers at one of Scotland’s largest social care charities are set to begin strike action over what they describe as continued underfunding and a... Scottish Social Care Staff Announce Strike Over Pay Concerns appeared first on The Carer.

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is pleased to announce that Aaron Padgham has been appointed as its new Managing Director, marking a significant new chapter for... Aaron Padgham Appointed Managing Director of Saint Cecilia’s Care Group appeared first on The Carer.

A £17 million Extra Care Housing scheme in Telford is preparing to welcome its first residents with construction works now completed. Stirchley House is the... Completion Celebrated of £17m Extra Care Housing scheme in Telford appeared first on The Carer.

After a demanding day, it’s normal to feel drained, but for key workers across the UK, high levels of stress have become the norm. A... Healthcare Tops Silent Burnout Crisis Survey appeared first on The Carer.

Brampton Manor, part of the Boutique Care Homes family, is proud to announce a new partnership with Suffolk Sight—a trusted local charity dedicated to supporting... New Sight Loss Support Hub Launches at Newmarket Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Nurses choosing to opt out of taking part in assisted dying will not suffer any detriment for doing so, under a change approved by MPs last week. Assisted dying: MPs vote for stronger job protection for nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published a report on the experiences of individuals with dementia interacting with health and social care services, and... CQC Shines a Light on the Challenges That People with Dementia Face appeared first on The Carer.