Health sector unions and think tanks have welcomed a pledge by new prime minister Andy Burnham to bring “substantial change” to the social care system. Burnham ‘right’ to focus on social care link to NHS fortunes appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nursing leaders from around the world have paid tribute to Barbara Nichols, following the announcement of the death of the “trailblazing” and “transformative” US nurse. Tributes paid to US nurse leader who ‘broke racial barriers’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new 10-year strategy earmarking infection prevention and control (IPC) as a “national priority” has been unveiled by the chief nursing officer for Scotland. Scottish CNO launches ‘bold’ strategy to prevent and control infection appeared first on Nursing Times.

Sanctuary Care’s leadership team has been named Team of the Year at the annual Sanctuary Stars Awards, which celebrate exceptional colleagues across Sanctuary. The accolade... Awards Success for Sanctuary Care’s Scotland Leadership Team appeared first on The Carer.

The family of a former resident at a Derbyshire home completed a fundraiser where they raised £2500. Eileen Greenwood was a resident of MHA Maple... Family of Former Resident at Derbyshire Home Raise £2500 with Sponsored Walk Up Mount Snowden appeared first on The Carer.

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas (AD Atlas), a first of its kind platform highlighting how countries diagnose, treat and support... ADI Launches the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas appeared first on The Carer.

Talented teenagers staged a vibrant showcase of music, song and dance to delight residents at a Chichester care home. Ten students from Chichester High School... Talented Teens Wow Chichester Care home Residents with Music and Dance Show appeared first on The Carer.

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could ultimately “collapse” unless adult social care in England is fundamentally reformed, while declining to... PM Warns of NHS “Collapse” Without Social Care Overhaul, but Stops Short of Setting a Timetable appeared first on The Carer.

As the government shapes the future of adult social care through the Casey Commission and plans for a National Care Service, new research has highlighted... Inequities Shape Social Care Experiences Research Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Childhood hearing loss has multiple causes, and early detection is essential through screening and tests. Childhood deafness: causes, symptoms and diagnosis appeared first on Nursing Times.

The new health secretary has pledged to work with England’s NHS nursing leaders and unions to ensure that the profession has the support it needs “to do the job that the country needs”. Nurse leaders first port of call for new health secretary appeared first on Nursing Times.

Sarah Hillery has been appointed to a senior role by a UK-based digital medical device and NHS prescription home delivery company specialising in continence, stoma and wound care products. Leading urology nurse swaps NHS for industry advisory role appeared first on Nursing Times.