A celebrity-filled night of sparkling entertainment has helped raise more than £212,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and Emmerdale stars, including... Glitter Ball Raises A Sparkling £212k For Martin House appeared first on The Carer.

The Independent Care Group (ICG), which represents independent adult social care providers across North Yorkshire and York, has welcomed the publication of the Care Quality... Chairman Of ICG And Saint Cecilia’s Care Group Welcomes CQC “State Of Care” Report appeared first on The Carer.

Baroness Casey of Blackstock this week met with carers and care centre workers as she visited Newcastle as part of her Independent Commission into Adult... Baroness Casey Hears From Carers In Newcastle On Social Care Tour appeared first on The Carer.

A trade union advice line for nursing staff has reported a shocking surge in complaints about racism at work, with data suggesting incidents have increased 55% in just three years. ‘Shocking’ surge in racist abuse reported by ethnic minority nursing staff appeared first on Nursing Times.

An innovative 15-minute blood test which can fast-track the diagnosis of children with potentially life-threatening conditions is being trialled by the NHS this winter. The hi-tech blood test can distinguish between bacterial or viral infections much more quickly than traditional tests – so serious diseases like sepsis or meningitis can be picked up sooner.  NHS […]

Parents will be able to get their children protected against flu at a fire station this half term, as the NHS ramps up its winter vaccine campaign next week. England’s most senior nurse has warned parents that flu can spread like wildfire in schools and has urged them to ensure their children get vaccinated before […]

Community services need “significant” investment in both capacity and capability to deliver the transformation in people’s care called for in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England. Lack of investment in community services risks shift away from hospital appeared first on Nursing Times.

A fund to support nursing students has been sent up in memory of a nurse educator who was murdered in January this year.   University raises funds to support nurses in memory of lecturer appeared first on Nursing Times.

At The Carer, we consider it a great privilege to publish and share the meaningful ways care homes across the UK commemorate Remembrance Day. As... Remembrance Day – We Want to Hear Your Stories appeared first on The Carer.

The people of Penzance in Cornwall have celebrated a remarkable nursing milestone this week as Trish Gwennap was honoured for devoting a lifetime of service to the local NHS. Cornish nurse celebrates 50 years of caring with the health service appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NHS is set to deliver faster care for millions of patients thanks to the most radical reset of the NHS in a generation. 2.5 million fewer patients will be waiting more than 18 weeks to receive planned care. 190,000 more cancer patients will begin potentially lifesaving treatment within 2 months of their referral over […]

Two of England’s leading doctors have set out their recommendations following the first phase of a review into postgraduate medical training. The government’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the former National Medical Director at NHS England, Professor Stephen Powis, have led the Medical Training Review to understand current challenges and identify key areas […]