The nursing regulator has begun an “extraordinary review assessment” of a pre-registration mental health nursing course in the East of England. NMC launches review of university mental health nursing course appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed changes to SSSC registration requirements to add three new groups to the SSSC’s Register. The three groups are people working in adult day care services, offender accommodation services and social work assistants.

Helené Donnelly on Donna Ockenden’s report into maternity failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ‘Calling out toxic behaviour can feel uncomfortable but the alternative is far worse’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Independent care provider Agincare has officially commenced operations at three care homes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, marking the beginning of a new partnership with the local authority from 1 July. Agincare Assumes Operation of Three Care Homes In Richmond appeared first on The Carer.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, will face questioning from MPs next week on a raft of issues affecting the health and social care sector... Health Secretary Faces MPs on Social Care Reform, Hospital Waiting Lists and Abolishing NHS England appeared first on The Carer.

Unions have welcomed a government pledge to open up more posts for early careers midwives in England, announced in response to workforce concerns in a major maternity inquiry. RCM welcomes jobs pledge for newly qualified midwives appeared first on Nursing Times.

A specialist veteran care home in Portsmouth has completed a comprehensive cultural change programme, formally recognising its commitment to meaningful dementia care. Royal Navy Charity’s Care Home Achieves Top Accreditation Following Transformational Dementia Care Culture Programme appeared first on The Carer.

The Dementia Trust has announced the first recipient of its new Impact Accelerator programme, awarding £45,000 to K.i.M, a sensory tool designed to improve the lives... The Dementia Trust Launches New Impact Accelerator Programme appeared first on The Carer.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.