Most over-45s are unaware of the true cost of funding a care home place according to new research that reinforces the need for the government... Six in 10 Over-45s Underestimate Cost of Self-Funding a Care Home Place by Thousands appeared first on The Carer.

A nurse who complained about a transgender colleague using a female changing room has won a harassment claim against her employer but has had other allegations of discrimination dismissed. Nurse Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim against health board appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new career framework for nursing and midwifery has been launched, with the aim of helping to support workforce retention and personal development in Northern Ireland. The Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery was formally launched last Wednesday following several months of development… New nursing and midwifery career model launched in Northern Ireland appeared first on Nursing Times.

Scotland’s new chief nursing officer Professor Aisha Holloway has used her own flu immunisation to call on staff and eligible members of the public to ensure they are vaccinated against influenza. Scotland’s CNO urges staff and patients to get flu jab as cases spike appeared first on Nursing Times.

A National Audit Office report has revealed that GPs are failing to provide adequate support and follow-up care for England’s 1.5 million frail older people,... Tackling Frailty Key To The Long-Term Health Of Our Aging Population Report Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Boutique Care Homes has taken a novel approach to launching its newest home, inviting key community partners and stakeholders to spend the night at Keymer... Boutique Care Homes Hosts Pre-Opening Sleepover For Community Leaders appeared first on The Carer.

Community Integrated Care’s Chief Corporate Services and People Officer, Teresa Exelby, has been named HR Director of the Year at the HR Excellence Awards. The... Community Integrated Care Celebrates National HR Excellence Award appeared first on The Carer.

Hundreds of residents from Bupa care homes have knitted almost 54,000 premature baby bonding squares as part of a nationwide donation drive for neonatal units.... Bupa Care Home Residents Knit Almost 54,000 Bonding Squares For Neonatal Units appeared first on The Carer.

A major government funding package worth £820 million is set to create 350,000 new training and workplace opportunities for young jobseekers, with significant implications for... Government Launches £820 million Job Support Package for 18-24 Year Olds appeared first on The Carer.

Dementia has retained its position as the UK’s biggest killer for another year, claiming 76,894 lives in 2024 according to new analysis from Alzheimer’s Research... Dementia Remains UK’s Leading Cause of Death as Crisis Deepens appeared first on The Carer.

This first article in a series looks at how ageing and illness can affect sleep and why hypnotic medicines are rarely the answer. Hazards of hypnotics and barriers to sleep in older people appeared first on Nursing Times.

Mothers and babies in England will receive safer care thanks to the roll out of a first-of-its-kind safety signal system across NHS maternity services. The sophisticated new tool rapidly analyses data being routinely recorded by maternity teams on wards to spot whether there are potential emerging safety issues which need urgent attention and action. If […]