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, […]

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has confirmed it will launch a public consultation on a new draft Code and a refreshed revalidation process. Green light for ‘landmark’ consultation on new Code and revalidation appeared first on Nursing Times.

A university has struck a deal with a social care provider to offer its nursing staff continuing professional development (CPD) in return for more student placement opportunities in the setting. University pilot scheme boosts learning links with social care sector appeared first on Nursing Times.

Drugs currently used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes could also be used to treat people with alcohol problems, according to a new study published this week. Weight loss drugs show promise for treating alcohol addiction appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has confirmed it will launch a landmark public consultation on a new draft Code and a refreshed Revalidation process – t

AI tools are useful in many ways for nurse educators, but Richard West and Maggie Zgambo warn that they need to be used with the same transparency and high standards we expect of students. ‘AI is a helpful support tool in assessment design and feedback, not a decision maker’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents and colleagues at Roxburgh House Care Home in Cradley Heath are celebrating the generosity of a former resident's family after an incredible £1,343.68 was raised to support activities and entertainment at the home. Daughter Raises More Than £1,300 For Roxburgh House Care Home In Memory Of Beloved Mum appeared first on The Carer.

The Care About Care campaign, run by the grassroots coalition Providers Unite, has launched two new campaign tools today to help maintain political pressure on new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to honour his promises to reform social care. Care About Care Launches New Campaign Tools to Hold New Prime Minister To Account appeared first on The Carer.

Construction of a major new care home in Bowburn, County Durham, is moving into its final stages, with St Mary's Care Homes confirming that Bowburn Manor Care Home is on track to start welcoming new residents in early winter 2026. Major New Care Home to Create Up to 85 Jobs in Bowburn appeared first on The Carer.

Age UK is calling on the Government and NHS leaders to take urgent action to tackle delayed hospital discharges among older people, describing the issue as a “crisis hiding in plain sight”. Charity Warns Corridor Care Won’t End Unless Discharge Delays Are Fixed appeared first on The Carer.

Millions of unpaid carers in England will be better recognised, referred to support and helped to reach their full potential, under a new cross-government action plan published earlier this month. Millions of Unpaid Carers to Get Recognition and Earlier Support appeared first on The Carer.

Michelle Cox reflects on her journey from landmark employment tribunal to respect and recognition for her fight against race discrimination in the NHS. ‘Justice is not separate from nursing, justice is nursing’ appeared first on Nursing Times.