Suzie Hutchinson reflects on the evolving challenges facing patients born with a rare congenital coronary defect that means they have single ventricle hearts. ‘We need to improve outcomes for patients with single ventricle hearts’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government has not requested a review of nursing associates, in the wake of a new probe into the role of physician associates in the NHS, it has been confirmed. NMC to keep ‘close eye’ on physician associate review appeared first on Nursing Times.

The financial position facing the NHS means nursing vacancies are being more “scrutinised” or frozen altogether, a Nursing Times conference has heard. ‘Tough’ NHS finances mean nursing recruitment scaled back appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Coalition of Frontline Care for People Nearing the End of Life is urging radical changes in care for older people nearing the end of... Government’s NHS Reforms And 10 Year Plan Must Radically Transform End Of Life Care, Says Social Care Coalition appeared first on The Carer.

Paintings and sketches by a former soldier have been displayed at a care home in High Wycombe. Over 60 pieces of art by Michael Mossop... Care Home Celebrates Army Veteran’s Artwork With Exhibition appeared first on The Carer.

Rynagh Cornish, Tunbridge Wells Care Centre’s administration assistant, has won a prestigious award at the Great British Care Awards, while her colleague, nurse Alex Flori,... Rynagh And Alex Triumph At Social Care Awards appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Maple Leaf Lodge in Grantham came together on Tuesday 19 November to mark International Men’s Day which aims to appreciate and celebrate men... Mad About The Boys – Residents At Maple Leaf Lodge Celebrate International Men’s Day appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One Wales’s Abermill Care Home, in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, have participated in a person-centred project with Dr B Creative and Age Cymru. Dr B Creative are... Care Home Residents Enjoy Activities As Part Of Project With Age Cymru And Dr B Creative appeared first on The Carer.

TO MARK Carer’s Rights Day (21 November), Francesca Lilley, associate in the employment law team at Knights, has shared her expertise on how employers must... Carer’s Rights Day – Know Your Rights With Carer’s Leave appeared first on The Carer.

A hospital in Devon has apologised to a former nurse for failing to provide adequate care for a pressure ulcer, leading to her losing the ability to live independently. Former nurse ‘let down’ by failings in pressure ulcer care appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has made four recommendations to Government on how the organisation could improve the public services it oversees in... Ombudsman Calls For Mandatory Complaints Handling In Care Homes appeared first on The Carer.

More than one million people have been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), after the NHS launched a rollout of the jab for the first time in its history this autumn. Data published today shows NHS staff have delivered 1,047,208 RSV vaccinations in just over two months, as the NHS ramps up efforts to avoid a […]