Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming and dancing, may be most effective for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to Australian researchers. Study strongly backs exercise for relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses and other health service staff on the Agenda for Change contract in England and Wales will receive a 3.3% pay rise in April, ministers have announced. The UK government said it had accepted recommendations on pay rises for 2026-27 made by its independent advisory… NHS nursing staff in England and Wales to get 3.3% pay rise appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses are as good as doctors, and in some cases may be better, when it comes to giving hospital care traditionally handled by doctors, according to a large review of available research. Nurses ‘at least as good’ as doctors at giving hospital care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Allison is a social care worker providing care at home and housing support services in the Glasgow area. Her career in care started as a natural progression after being an unpaid carer for family members. Allison has a hearing impairment and was anxious it would stand in her way when completing her SVQ. Today she shares her experience.  

A Berkshire care home resident has celebrated an incredible milestone after turning 107 years old. Resident Irene Muggeridge celebrated her birthday surrounded by family, fellow... Berkshire Care Home Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday Surrounded By Family And Friends appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at The Burlington Care Home in Shepperton experienced the joy of intergenerational connection when pupils from Saxon Primary School in Shepperton visited to mark... Schoolchildren Bring World Puzzle Day Magic to Shepperton Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The NHS delivered more elective activity in 2025 than any other year in its history, helping cut the waiting list to its lowest level since February 2023. Staff delivered a historic high of 18.4 million treatments and operations in 2025, up from 18 million in 2024, as the waiting list dropped to 7.29 million. Today’s […]

Residents at Aspen Grange care home in Braintree have been enjoying some extra comfort and companionship thanks to a heart-warming community initiative held in support... Community Teddy Bear Appeal Brings Comfort And Joy To Residents At Braintree Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

A new survey has revealed that nearly four in 10 people actively avoid visiting relatives living with dementia due to the difficulties involved, prompting the... Care UK Launches Big Dementia Conversation appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and Team at Brampton Manor care home rolled up their sleeves and braved damp February weather to plant five fruit trees in the home’s... Brampton Manor Partners with Nature Reserve to Plant Community Orchard appeared first on The Carer.

More than three quarters (78%) of Scots believe there are not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care in Scotland’s health and care... RCN Scotland Manifesto Calls On The Next Scottish Government To Value Nursing Properly appeared first on The Carer.

My Home Life England, part of City St George’s, University of London, has today launched a major new report, ‘Improved outcomes through partnership working: A... New Report Sets Out Vision For Improving Adult Social Care Through Better Partnerships With Care Providers appeared first on The Carer.