As families across the UK face the difficult decision of finding care for their elderly loved ones, an emotional toll is being borne disproportionately by... Women Carry The Emotional Burden Of Elderly Care Decisions appeared first on The Carer.

At its meeting on 26 March, the NMC is asking its Council to approve our pay gaps report and Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data for 2024.

Care England, has announced the establishment of the Working Age Adult Policy Board, a significant step in strengthening advocacy and shaping policy for one of... Care England Launches Dedicated Policy Board to Champion Working-Age Adults in Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

The worst of the winter pressures are over for the NHS according to England’s top doctor, after norovirus cases in hospitals dropped for the 4th week in a row. In the week ending 16 March, there were 899 hospital patients with norovirus – down from the winter peak of 1,160 seen in mid-February. Cases remain […]

MPs have overturned an exemption for adult social care providers from the forthcoming increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs), in what sector leaders have... House of Commons NIC Vote Deals Devastating Blow to Social Care Sector appeared first on The Carer.

This Social Work Week we are delighted to update you of our commitment to embedding anti-racism in social work across Scotland.  

Lecturer Mireia Manzano explains why anatomy and physiology matter in nurse education, forming the building blocks of safe and effective care for early career nursing staff. ‘A confident understanding of anatomy and physiology is invaluable’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The public inquiry into the crimes committed by former nurse Lucy Letby will not be halted, despite calls for it to be paused amid fresh efforts by Letby to appeal her convictions. Thirlwall Inquiry will not be paused, chair rules appeared first on Nursing Times.

The UK nursing regulator has unveiled a three-year culture transformation plan that has promised to bring about “root-and-branch” change in the organisation. NMC unveils three-year plan to overhaul ‘toxic’ internal culture appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today published a comprehensive three-year programme to build a positive, empowering and inclusive culture for NMC c

Kylie Chaffin stresses the importance of patient education about nutrition and hydration towards the end of life. ‘Early discussions on what to expect can lessen the strain’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Older autistic people must be involved in decisions about their health and social care services, a new research project from Heriot-Watt Universityin Edinburgh and charity... Film And Artworks Show The Need To Plan Care Services For Older Autistic People appeared first on The Carer.