As the Met Office issues heatwave alerts across parts of the UK, new data reveals a surge in people turning to pets for comfort, companionship and emotional support while spending more time indoors. Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support appeared first on The Carer.

New independent research published today by CareBlueprint reveals a significant and consistent gap between the online reputations of care homes... One in Four Care Homes with a Poor CQC Rating Scores Near-Perfect on Google, Research Finds appeared first on The Carer.

Giving trauma patients high doses of intravenous (IV) vitamin C may lower the risks of both death and sepsis, as well as shortening hospital stays, according to UK researchers. IV vitamin C may lower mortality and sepsis risk in trauma patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

Effective choking prevention in people with learning disabilities depends on proactive risk identification and strong everyday systems, according to landmark guidance for social care. Guidance aims to reduce choking risk in people with learning disabilities appeared first on Nursing Times.

The current leader of the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University. Community nurse leader recognised by Yorkshire university appeared first on Nursing Times.

Rebekah Overend and Carli Whittaker discuss the value and impact of children's nursing for wider healthcare services for Children’s Nurses Day. ‘Without children’s nurses, our wider healthcare systems would buckle under pressure’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands more people at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this winter. From September, all adults aged 65-74 who are living with a chronic respiratory condition or who have a suppressed immune system will be offered the respiratory syncytial […]

With speculation growing that Andy Burnham could become the UK's next Prime Minister, attention is once again turning to his long-standing ambition to reform health and social care through earlier intervention and prevention. Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight appeared first on The Carer.

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at The Cedars Care Home to enjoy their annual Summer Fete... Annual Duck Races at The Cedars Raises Money For Charity appeared first on The Carer.

UK care employers are being warned that unmanaged workplace stress isn't just a HR concern — it can quickly become a serious legal liability. Care Homes Warned as Workplace Stress Becomes a Growing Source of Discrimination and Dismissal Claims appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Sandwood Care Home in Sherwood enjoyed an uplifting afternoon of music and nostalgia with a visit from Our Dementia Choir, who performed a selection of much-loved classic songs. Music Unlocks Memories as Our Dementia Choir Visits Sandwood Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Silver Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture specially for the over 55s, made a welcome return to Crewe for 2026.  Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2026 appeared first on The Carer.