The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the launch of a new network to support those working in community mental health nursing. New network launched to support community mental health nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body to approve changes to the rules governing Fitness to Practise – as part of ongoing efforts t

A Barnsley care home daredevil will take on a terrifying trio of high-adrenaline aerial challenges in June in a bid to raise funds for residents... Care Home Daredevil Rachael Tackles Trio of Terrifying Challenges for Residents appeared first on The Carer.

Every maternity service in England will need to meet new clinical standards, set out by the NHS, to significantly reduce the number of women who die each year during or after pregnancy.    All pregnant women will be offered an early risk assessment for venous thromboembolism – blood clots that form in deep veins and are […]

Scotland’s specialist care provider Meallmore has promoted Paula Richie to the role of care home manager of Kelvinside Manor Care Home in Anniesland, Glasgow. Paula... New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The National Care Forum (NCF) – recently convened a roundtable discussion between a cross-section of its not-for-profit members and senior officials from the Department of... NCF Members Convene with Senior DHSC Officials for Discussions on Adult Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, recently set off on a unique and joyful outing, transforming a... Essex Care Home Residents Enjoy Safari-Style Adventure appeared first on The Carer.

Colleagues from across Care UK have congratulated Hotel Services Manager Dan Phillpott after his successful award win last week, garnering national recognition for his work.... Care UK Recognised For Supporting The Next Generation Of Chefs appeared first on The Carer.

Researchers have delivered the UK’s first dose in a new trial using an investigational mRNA vaccine to protect people against potential influenza pandemics such as... Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Launches To Prepare For Potential Pandemic appeared first on The Carer.

Simple oral hygiene interventions for patients admitted to hospital can reduce their risk of developing pneumonia by 60%, according to research presented at a European conference this week. Improved oral hygiene cuts pneumonia risk in hospital patients by 60% appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is on track to deliver new anti-racism principles for nursing and midwifery education and practice in May – to help tack

Three of the UK’s four governments have authorised the start of talks on updating the contract that dictates pay and conditions for NHS nurses and most other staff. Go-ahead given for negotiations on reforming Agenda for Change   appeared first on Nursing Times.