Lilian Irish reflects on her experiences as a nurse, the value of the profession and the ongoing need to strengthen the voice of nursing. ‘We do so much more than we sometimes give ourselves credit for’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The long-term future of the role of England’s chief nurse for adult social care remains unclear, as the current incumbent gets ready to step down from the position without a direct replacement. Unclear future for England’s social care chief nurse role appeared first on Nursing Times.

Most new nursing and midwifery graduates in Wales have now been found band 5 positions, according to sector leaders in the country, following weeks of uncertainty for many. ‘Intensive work’ continuing in Wales to find new nurses jobs appeared first on Nursing Times.

The loss of a relative or beloved friend can be one of the hardest moments in anyone’s life, yet every year too many people are left to navigate grief without any support. Good end of life care is not only vital for those in their final months or days - it must also include helping those left behind. Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care appeared first on The Carer.

As Baroness Casey prepares to publish the first report of her Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, new analysis from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) shows... Caring for Family Pushes More Women Out of Work in London Than Anywhere Else in Britain appeared first on The Carer.

Colleagues, residents and visitors at Dale Park Care Home in Southport, Merseyside, have come together to raise hundreds of pounds for Queenscourt Hospice... Dale Park Raises Hundreds for Queenscourt Hospice appeared first on The Carer.

Residents from Signature at Hendon Hall enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime evening meeting England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst at a special retro World Cup-themed event in London. Signature at Hendon Hall Residents Meet Sir Geoff Hurst at Retro World Cup Event appeared first on The Carer.

Local authority leaders have an historic opportunity to rebuild public trust in local services through local government reforms, says the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. Devolution is a Once-In-A-Generation Chance to Fix Broken Public Services Says Ombudsman appeared first on The Carer.

This month, every home in the Connaught Care Collection has opened its doors to local people seeking shelter from the heatwave. Visitors have been invited to relax in the homes’ air-conditioned communal spaces, enjoy complimentary refreshments, make use of their facilities and spend time getting to know residents. Connaught Care Launches Community ‘Cool Spaces’ Across Its Homes During The Heatwave appeared first on The Carer.

Ambient Voice Technologies (AVT) could radically transform the NHS and build Britain’s sovereign AI capabilities, according to analysis by The King’s Fund. Ambient Voice Technologies (AVT) Could Transform the NHS and Build Britain’s Sovereign AI Capabilities, Analysis Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Treatment with the increasingly popular class of weight-loss drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, may increase the risk of clinically recorded hair loss, according to US researchers. Hair loss identified as possible side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to be offered a new ‘signal booster’ therapy on the NHS to help them walk more easily and live more independently. Fampridine is the first medicine designed to improve walking in adults with MS and will now be routinely available on the NHS from today, […]