A new framework can help nurses apply an ‘autism-specific approach’ in clinical practice. Improving healthcare access for autistic people: the AutismCare+ framework appeared first on Nursing Times.

Tens of thousands of young people have received the first of a life-saving double dose of the meningitis B vaccine within just 2 weeks of the NHS launching its biggest ever catch-up campaign for the virus. Since the programme began on 20 July, 89,261* first doses of the vaccine have been given to young people, […]

The NHS will begin contacting half a million men from this week inviting them to join a major research programme to improve early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. Men who have had or are living with prostate cancer will receive letters and text messages explaining how they can register to take part in what […]

Children’s nurses are once again highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for improving infant and maternal health outcomes and the vital role healthcare professionals play in supporting families. Children’s nurses flag ongoing need to support breastfeeding appeared first on Nursing Times.

A proposal to cut the number of practice learning hours for nursing students lacks evidence and puts the quality of learning and future care standards at risk, the Royal College of Nursing has claimed. RCN against proposed cuts to practice learning hours for students appeared first on Nursing Times.

Dorset’s catering talent got to sharpen their skills as Care South’s chefs led a hands-on masterclass celebrating fresh, seasonal produce. Care South Chefs Serve Up Summer Flavours For Dorset’s Catering Talent appeared first on The Carer.

Find out how the NMC panel acted in this case. Not yet read the case? Read the charge and background here Final panel decision: What should happen to a nurse who failed to ensure the safety of a patient who fell? appeared first on Nursing Times.

Each month, Nursing Times will consider a real-life case heard by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practise panel. We’ll give you the facts of the case, as presented to the panel, and you’ll get a chance to consider what decision you would have made. What should happen to a nurse who failed to ensure the safety of a patient who fell? appeared first on Nursing Times.

Current evidence from clinical trials does not support the use of antihistamines in routine eczema management, according to researchers. Antihistamines unlikely to offer ‘meaningful benefit’ for eczema   appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, Councillor Ceri Cawley, paid a special visit to Milewood's Strathallen home in Saltburn, where she met the people who live there and the team supporting them. Mayor Enjoys Visit to Supported Living Home in Saltburn appeared first on The Carer.

St Peter’s Hospice is celebrating a remarkable fundraising milestone as long-standing corporate supporter Jeff Way Group surpasses £250,000 raised in support of the Bristol-based charity. St Peter’s Hospice Celebrates Jeff Way Group As Fundraising Milestone Tops £250,000 appeared first on The Carer.

A major new analysis of verified care home reviews paints a positive picture of the UK's care home sector, with nearly two-thirds of homes listed on carehome.co.uk achieving an overall review score of 9.0 or above out of 10. Majority of Care Homes Score Highly in Reviews appeared first on The Carer.