The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has welcomed Welsh Government moves to increase NHS “transparency and public accountability” but called on it to go further and release more data. RCN welcomes Welsh health secretary pledge to hold NHS to account appeared first on Nursing Times.

Socialising could help to reverse frailty in older people over 70, by helping them to become more physically robust, according to UK researchers. Prescribing social activities may reverse frailty for older people appeared first on Nursing Times.

As Scotland celebrates Care Experienced Week, we are proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to supporting care experienced people to access meaningful employment, education and development opportunities. 

Green Park Nursing Home, based in Greater Sankey, Warrington, recently marked the Festival of Lights with a vibrant and meaningful Diwali celebration, bringing together residents,... Warrington Nursing Home Brings Light and Joy to Residents and Colleagues with Diwali Celebration appeared first on The Carer.

When Spring Grove Care Home in Hampstead undertook a major wet room refurbishment programme, the challenge wasn’t just to modernise. It was to do so... Fast-track Care Home Bathroom Upgrades: How Spring Grove Achieved Stylish Wet Room Refurbs in Just 1.5 Days Each appeared first on The Carer.

Boutique Care Homes celebrated a key construction milestone on October 7th with the topping out of Martello Manor, its new purpose-built care home in Hythe.... Mayor of Hythe Marks Major Milestone as Martello Manor Reaches New Heights appeared first on The Carer.

Hartford Care has achieved the prestigious national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for end of life care at its Woodlands House care home... Woodlands House Care Home Achieves The National Gold Standards Framework Quality Hallmark Award appeared first on The Carer.

A Woking care home that was previously shut down has been given a new lease of life thanks to CHD Living. The award-winning, family-run care... CHD Living Rescues Woking Care Home, Restoring 41 Vital Care Beds for the Community appeared first on The Carer.

The Care Quality Commission has launched a comprehensive public consultation seeking views on proposed changes to how it assesses, rates and regulates health and care... CQC Launches Major Consultation on Regulation Reform appeared first on The Carer.

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has welcomed two new members, who have joined at a crucial time as the organisation strives to ens

An initiative begun by a nurse to boost vaccination levels among primary school children in the Outer Hebrides has been expanded this year, a Scottish health board has announced. Nurse-led school vaccine champions project reaches more Hebridean islands appeared first on Nursing Times.

Chief nurse for England Duncan Burton issues a “call to arms” for health and care staff to get their winter flu vaccine. ‘I urge all health and care staff to have their flu vaccination as soon as possible’ appeared first on Nursing Times.