NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment

NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment

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Patients are to receive at least 3 weeks’ notice from the NHS for all new medical appointments, under plans to overhaul patients’ experiences of the health service. NHS Chief Executive, Sir Jim Mackey, today said that trying to get clarity from the NHS had been “like walking through treacle” for far too many families, as […]

The UK Requires 139,000 New Care Home Beds By 2036, Increasing Current Supply By C. 30%

The UK Requires 139,000 New Care Home Beds By 2036, Increasing Current Supply By C. 30%

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New research from Savills shows that the UK care home development market is entering a new phase of demand-led growth, as demographic pressures intensify and the need for new beds becomes increasingly acute. The UK Requires 139,000 New Care Home Beds By 2036, Increasing Current Supply By C. 30% appeared first on The Carer.

“Just Try My Best And Stay Active” Says Resident At Oadby Home Who Celebrates 105th Birthday

“Just Try My Best And Stay Active” Says Resident At Oadby Home Who Celebrates 105th Birthday

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A resident living at a Oadby home who celebrated his 105th birthday says the secret to a long life is to stay active. “Just Try My Best And Stay Active” Says Resident At Oadby Home Who Celebrates 105th Birthday appeared first on The Carer.

Prime Minister Will Have ‘No Excuse’ Not to Start Fixing Social Care Before General Election, MPs Say

Prime Minister Will Have ‘No Excuse’ Not to Start Fixing Social Care Before General Election, MPs Say

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The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to confirm that full proposals to fix adult social care should be published before 2028... Prime Minister Will Have ‘No Excuse’ Not to Start Fixing Social Care Before General Election, MPs Say appeared first on The Carer.

Reflections of a children’s nurse: Nicola McLarnon

Reflections of a children’s nurse: Nicola McLarnon

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As we celebrate the inaugural National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re spotlighting Nicola McLarnon, Paediatric Metabolic Nurse Specialist at the Royal Belfast Hos

Reflections of a children’s nurse: Samantha Clarke

Reflections of a children’s nurse: Samantha Clarke

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Following the inaugural National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re spotlighting Samantha Clarke, Paediatric Metabolic Nurse at the Royal Belfast Hospital.

Nursing Times Awards 2025: Infection Prevention and Control winner and shortlist

Nursing Times Awards 2025: Infection Prevention and Control winner and shortlist

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Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Infection Prevention and Control category at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards. Nursing Times Awards 2025: Infection Prevention and Control winner and shortlist appeared first on Nursing Times.

Vitamin A and D linked to better lung function in asthma patients

Vitamin A and D linked to better lung function in asthma patients

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Higher levels of vitamin A in the body are linked to better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D shows similar benefits in adults, according to US researchers. Vitamin A and D linked to better lung function in asthma patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

Refurbished hospital creates safer setting for mental health nurses

Refurbished hospital creates safer setting for mental health nurses

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Reports of violence, aggression and patient incidents have fallen by more than half at a trust, following the opening of a refurbished older adult mental health hospital in the West Midlands. Refurbished hospital creates safer setting for mental health nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

‘We need to change how we talk about children’s palliative care’

‘We need to change how we talk about children’s palliative care’

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Ashleigh Osmond from Jessie May on thie importance of getting the language around children's palliative care right. ‘We need to change how we talk about children’s palliative care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

For information: Submission to the Ockenden Maternity Review

For information: Submission to the Ockenden Maternity Review

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Submitted to the Review team on 13/05/2026

New chief nurse appointed by coalition of South London trusts

New chief nurse appointed by coalition of South London trusts

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An experienced NHS nursing leader has been appointed as the next chief nurse for a group of acute providers covering South London and Surrey. New chief nurse appointed by coalition of South London trusts appeared first on Nursing Times.