Former paratroopers dropped in at Broughton House Veteran Care Village to help D-Day veteran Peter Belcher celebrate his 101st birthday. He was the second Broughton... Former Paras Drop In As D-Day Veteran Peter Celebrates His 101st Birthday appeared first on The Carer.

Accurate interpretation of electrolyte blood results is key to patient diagnosis and management. Read our guide. How to interpret electrolyte blood results to identify abnormalities appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Iyanuoluwa Deborah Adubi on how cultural awareness is a vital skill for nurses. ‘Cultural awareness in nursing isn’t just an optional skill, it’s a necessity’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The biggest investment in a generation for hospices has been announced by the government, ensuring that hospices can continue to deliver the highest quality end... Biggest Investment Into Hospices In A Generation appeared first on The Carer.

A comprehensive training programme made care home staff better equipped to support residents with diabetes. Training staff to improve the management of diabetes in care homes appeared first on Nursing Times.

Effective leadership is about creating a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement, says Chrissla Davis ‘Leadership failures show an NHS failing to uphold its own standards’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Parts of England risk becoming “learning disability nurse deserts” as student numbers have collapsed in every region, a new analysis has warned. ‘Decimated’ learning disability nurse numbers must be tackled appeared first on Nursing Times.

As family and friends gather for the festive period, the NHS is highlighting the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for in loved ones. Common early symptoms of dementia that may appear some time before an official medical diagnosis include: emotional changes such as irritability forgetfulness struggling to follow a conversation or find […]

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed Nic Kane as its chief nursing officer, replacing Kathryn Halford who is retiring after a distinguished career. Trust on London-Essex border appoints new chief nursing officer appeared first on Nursing Times.

England’s top doctor is warning the public about the risk of ‘bargain-basement’ Brazilian Butt lifts, following a stream of deals being offered by overseas clinics in the run up to Christmas.  The NHS has seen clinics offering 25% discounts, all-inclusive packages including hotels and flights for under £3,000, as well as finance deals in a […]

A “talented and hard-working” community nurse from Teesside has been honoured with national recognition by the Queen’s Nursing Institute. North East community nurse recognised with nursing charity title appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NHS is encouraging people to gift their loved ones the NHS App this Christmas, so they can order prescriptions, manage appointments and check test results over the festive period. As the health service combats its busiest ever start to winter, the NHS wants to ensure that patients have easy access to care, amid a […]