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.

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.

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

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.

Social care experts at the University of Birmingham have launched a series of guides and a training video to improve support for older people, families... National Guides Launched To Help Older People, Families And Staff When Care Home Closures appeared first on The Carer.

Around Global Recycling Day (Tuesday 18th March), more than 40 Care UK homes will launch the pilot scheme for Generations of Change. This brings together... Care UK Launches Generations of Change appeared first on The Carer.

A shortage of mental health nurses is contributing to “harmful gaps” in the treatment and care of people with mental health needs, the Care Quality Commission has warned. Detained mental health patients going without named nurse appeared first on Nursing Times.