Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to boost the risk of dementia in older people, according to researchers from China. Frailty and depression together are likely to boost dementia risk appeared first on Nursing Times.

Lancashire County Council has announced it will not proceed with a planned February decision regarding the future of five residential care facilities, following an extensive... Lancashire Council Postpones Decision on Care Home Futures appeared first on The Carer.

Hospitals in England are “on high alert” this week, amid industrial action and a continuing stream of winter viruses. Flu cases in hospital reached 3,140 by the end of last week – the highest ever for this time of year and up 18% on the week before. While the number of patients in hospital with […]

The role of internationally recruited nurses in suppressing UK nurse shortages has received widespread coverage in recent years. What has been given much less attention is numerically how significant these nurses have been in the different UK countries. The focus has been on how many… ‘There are key differences in the profile of registrants in the four UK countries’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Analysis of nursing career paths has revealed that almost half of UK nurses, particularly those of certain ethnicity groups, receive entry-level salaries, often despite their advanced skillset. Research reveals many UK nurses stuck on entry-level pay grade appeared first on Nursing Times.

A registered mental health nurse has begun a brand-new role with an ambulance service that uses her expertise on alcohol and substance misuse for emergency situations and staff education. Mental health nurse in new emergency substance misuse role appeared first on Nursing Times.

Beaumond House Hospice Care has raised £13,588 over the course of just one week after encouraging supporters to ‘Give the Gift of Hospice Care This... Newark Hospice Charity Raises Over £13,000 Through National Giving Campaign appeared first on The Carer.

The Centre for Ageing Better is calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are considered... Charity Calls for Commissioner for Older People as Life Expectancy Stagnates appeared first on The Carer.

Derbyshire County Council has announced it will close eight residential care facilities and relocate dozens of residents after negotiations with a prospective purchaser collapsed last... Derbyshire Care Home Sale Collapses, Residents Face Relocation appeared first on The Carer.

Staff at RMBI Care Co. Home James Terry Court, a care home in South Croydon, has received an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation for outstanding support, care... Croydon Care Home Celebrates Dementia Accreditation Award With Cabinet Member For Health & Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

A resident at a care home in Coningsby met Santa for the very first time thanks to volunteers at the Coningsby and Tattershall Lions Club... 101-Year-Old Meets Santa for the First Time appeared first on The Carer.

Dr Jo Bird, nurse consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has been chosen as the president-elect of the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS). Sheffield nurse consultant named future president of cancer society appeared first on Nursing Times.