Hundreds of thousands more women attended NHS breast screening last year and thousands more cancers were diagnosed early in England. New figures today show that in 2024/25, 1.94 million women aged 50 to 70 attended screening within six months of invitation – up nearly 200,000 (193,745) from 1.75 million the previous year. As a result, […]

The NHS could be facing a “second surge” in norovirus as the vomiting bug reaches its highest level so far this winter. Figures published today show the average number of patients in hospital with norovirus each day this week rose to over 1,000 for the first time this winter (1,012). The total is a jump […]

Care England, in partnership with Sona, have launched new national research exposing the reality of adult social care in England. The findings show that services... Adult Social Care Is Being Sustained By Workforce Goodwill Rather Than System Design Report Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) first ever survey  of registered professionals showed that midwives have been among the hardest hit by workforce pressures, and by toxic workplace culture. Midwives under extreme workforce pressure NMC survey shows appeared first on Nursing Times.

Michael is a home care coordinator with Fife Council’s care at home services. Initially anxious about completing a qualification, Michael is now working towards his second one. Today he shares his experience.

Patients with osteoarthritis may derive “little to no benefit” from exercise therapy, calling into question its use as first line treatment, according to a new review of the evidence. Exercise ‘not beneficial’ for osteoarthritis treatment, suggests review  appeared first on Nursing Times.

Patients with type 2 diabetes should be offered SGLT-2 inhibitors, known as ‘flozins’, much earlier in their treatment, according to updated guidelines. NICE backs early use of flozins in ‘landmark moment for diabetes care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents, colleagues and guests at Millfield Care Home in Bolsover came together last week to celebrate achieving accreditation under the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) with... Bolsover Care Home Marks Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation with Live Music and Shared Celebrations appeared first on The Carer.

Bristol-born comedian and actor Jayde Adams has been announced as the host of a special one-off live event to benefit local charity St Peter’s Hospice,... Jayde Adams To Host ‘Moments Of Light’ For St Peter’s Hospice appeared first on The Carer.

From Winter Olympics stars to world-class dance tutors, people drawing on care and support are set for an unforgettable line up of disability accessible, online... Elite Athletes Lead a Line Up of Disability Accessible Experiences For Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

A care home in Edinburgh is kicking the year off by supporting local girls in football. Care UK’s Cairdean House, in Colinton, has sponsored Hibernian... Edinburgh Care Home Strikes Goal-Den Partnership With Youth Football Academy appeared first on The Carer.

More than 150,000 adults with disabilities should have at least £400 a year extra to help with living costs under changes announced by the government.... £400 Cash Boost For Disabled Adults To Tackle Cost Of Living appeared first on The Carer.