More than 5 million patients have received help from high street pharmacies for minor illnesses, as the NHS brings care closer to people’s homes.  Around 2.4 million people received help without booking an appointment at their local pharmacy for seven common conditions including sore throat, earache or shingles. Pharmacies delivered the most consultations for acute […]

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The majority of master's-equivalent nursing apprenticeships will no longer be funded by the government, it has been announced. Government scraps funding for level 7 nurse apprenticeships appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Richard Williams MC has been named as the new Chair of veterans’ charity Royal Star & Garter. He succeeds Major General (Ret’d) Tim Tyler CB,... Decorated Soldier Named As New Chair Of Veterans’ Charity appeared first on The Carer.

School nurses and health visitors are among those demanding that the government outlaws physical punishment of children, including smacking. Nurses call for physical punishment of children to be outlawed appeared first on Nursing Times.

Adept Care Homes is celebrating a landmark day of recognition at the Care Home Awards 2025, bringing home four major category wins, a high commendation,... Midlands Care Home Group Celebrates Multi-Award Success at 2025 Care Home Awards appeared first on The Carer.

The Royal College of Nursing has issued formal definitions of nursing support workers, including a new distinction between healthcare assistants and registered nursing associates. RCN sets out differences between HCAs and nursing associates appeared first on Nursing Times.

The National Care Forum (NCF) has formed a new partnership with the University of Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Testbed. The new partnership has been set... NCF Partners with the University of Liverpool on Adult Social Care Testbed appeared first on The Carer.

Residents from HC-One’s Abermill Care Home in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, were treated to a heartwarming day of intergenerational joy on Wednesday, May 21, during a special... Caerphilly Care Home Residents Enjoy Special Day With Nant Y Parc Primary School appeared first on The Carer.

Willowbrook View care home in Swindon recently hosted a luxurious ‘Pamper Evening’ for the local community featuring an expert team of beauticians, stylists, and facial... Swindon Care Home Hosts Sold-Out Pamper Evening To Raise Funds For Hospice Care appeared first on The Carer.

A new study published in BMJ suggests that the herpes simplex virus type 1 could have a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Herpes... Infection That Causes Cold Sores Could Be Linked To Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests appeared first on The Carer.