A staff member working at the head office for the nation’s largest care provider has marked her 35-year work anniversary. Fiona Dennis started working for... Longest Serving Head Office Colleague At Nation’s Largest Care Provider Marks 35-Year Work Anniversary appeared first on The Carer.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is ending a year of progress in Fitness to Practise (FtP) with cases being resolved at the fastest rate in nearly five y

The Barclays Business Prosperity Index report, combining external research of 500 business leaders and anonymised client data of around 35k UK businesses in health and social care looking back on Q3 and ahead to the future, reveals: Prior to... Health And Social Care Businesses Build Cash Buffers But Double Down On AI Investment Plans appeared first on The Carer.

Ruth Oshikanlu outlines the concept of trauma-responsive leadership and why she thinks it is important for nurse and midwife leaders to consider. ‘When nurse leaders become trauma-responsive, everyone benefits’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Air conditioning in nursing homes and similar care settings may be important for preventing mortality among older adults during heatwaves, according to Canadian researchers. Air conditioning in care homes linked to fewer heatwave deaths appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nottinghamshire nursing staff held a rally today in support of critical care colleagues who have begun striking over contract changes that would see them forced to work rotations between two hospitals. Notts nurses striking against rotation scheme warned of pay deductions appeared first on Nursing Times.

A deal agreed between doctors’ unions and the Welsh Government will see a 4% pay uplift for primary care staff, including practice nurses, as well as GP partners and salaried GPs. General practice nurses in Wales to receive 4% pay rise appeared first on Nursing Times.

Helen Donovan explains why empowering individuals to take better care of themselves is a vital part of the solution to reducing demand and improving health outcomes. ‘Nurses have a critical role in closing the self-care gap’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nathan Smith argues that bank and agency nursing staff are not just filling a rota or meeting a contract, they are part of the skilled team providing patient care. ‘Temporary staff do not provide temporary care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Are you ready to spread some Christmas cheer? The Carer is hosting a special Christmas Day competition to find the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree!... WIN a £100 Marks & Spencer Voucher This Christmas appeared first on The Carer.

We’ve been working with partners across the UK and with our stakeholder groups to review the National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS underpin the qualifications and training programmes that you need to work in social care in Scotland, and to register with us. 

Kathleen Townsend has been appointed as manager of Kilburn Care Home in Kilburn, near Belper, part of Aurem Care. Kat brings more than a decade... Experienced New Home Manager Joins Kilburn Care Home appeared first on The Carer.