NHS Western Isles has become the latest health service provider to trial a new range of safety measures to help protect staff against a rising tide of violence and abuse. Scottish health board pilots new staff security and safety measures appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of people have avoided unnecessary hospital investigations for bowel cancer thanks to a simple home-test, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Home bowel cancer tests ‘have cut’ unnecessary urgent referrals appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new smart implant that allows remote monitoring of people with chronic heart failure has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE backs ‘smart’ implant to cut hospital stays for heart failure appeared first on Nursing Times.

The nursing and midwifery professions are crammed full of some of the best leaders in health and social care, yet more must be done to get their voice heard and, most importantly, listened to. ‘Let’s try and make 2026 the year of nurse leadership’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

John is a Senior (Lead) External Verifier in Care and Childcare at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and explains the role of verifiers and why planning for your SVQ is so important. He also explains how an SVQ can help you reflect on how you do your day-to-day role.

Gemma Stacey, Rosalie Magboo and Ariel Lanada explain why there needs to be much greater diversity among those involved in nursing research. ‘Vital voices are missing from nursing research’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Chiltern Water & Environment was established in 1991 by Robert Hunt after gaining 25 years’ experience as an operational and analytical scientist in the water... Expert Water Sampling Services Throughout The UK appeared first on The Carer.

A lifelong football fan embraced some matchday energy during a special wish fulfilled by her care home team. Angela, who lives in Kenwith Castle care... Care Home Resident Thrilled To Be Part Of ‘Roaring Crowd’ At Football Wish appeared first on The Carer.

A Braintree care home resident has marked an extraordinary milestone after celebrating his 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and national media attention. Ron Thompson,... Essex Care Home Centenarian Celebrates 105th Birthday With A Party And TV Visit appeared first on The Carer.

Devi Nannen argues that we must reorient nurse education toward planetary health. ‘A reorientation of nurse education is a clinical necessity’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Millway House Care Home welcomed representatives from Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital, as they visited the home to collect a cheque for £600, generously raised by staff,... Andover Care Home Raises £600 For Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital appeared first on The Carer.

Ruth Kearns-Smith on the value of part-time work and the experience that can come from working in non-nursing jobs. ‘Learning does not only happen in lecture theatres and placements’ appeared first on Nursing Times.