Student editor Millie Holley on the experience of treating patients who do not survive their illnesses or conditions. ‘You cannot save or cure everybody’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Long shifts, understaffing and working in teams with a higher proportion of unregistered staff have been linked to greater sickness absence among nurses. Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new report has highlighted the impact of a shortage of nurses and other healthcare workers in prisons on people in police custody. Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody appeared first on Nursing Times.

An organisation representing community nurses has launched a survey asking nursing staff about the impact of forced demotions. Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland has today begun balloting its members on whether they accept or reject the government’s latest pay offer. RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer appeared first on Nursing Times.

The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of a Northamptonshire home as they managed to raise hundreds during their spring fayre. MHA Rushden Park held their... Despite The Rain Northamptonshire Home Raises Hundreds Following Spring Fayre appeared first on The Carer.

Around 1,700 children are referred to children’s social care services every day in England, underlining the need for an adequate long term funding solution in... 1,700 Children Referred To Children’s Social Care Every Day appeared first on The Carer.

The heath and social care workforce is expanding and more talent is needed to meet the rising demand. With a large number of experienced health professionals nearing retirement, there is a risk of losing valuable institutional knowledge. Share your skills: inspire the next generation of nursing talent appeared first on Nursing Times.

The red carpet was rolled out for adorable Charlie the donkey when he joined a Bristol care home event to help raise cash for charity.... Superstar Charlie Joins Patchway Care Home For Community Day appeared first on The Carer.

Dementia UK is running its 16th annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise funds for families affected by dementia By the time you’ve boiled... Make Time For A Cuppa To Help Families Facing Dementia appeared first on The Carer.

A hospital conducted audits and staff training to improve correct continence pad usage and prevent unnecessary costs and environmental damage. Reducing inappropriate continence pad use on hospital wards appeared first on Nursing Times.

Our first annual Have Your Say Workforce Wellbeing Survey report provides valuable insights from people working in the social work, social care and children and young people workforce on a wide range of topics, including wellbeing, pay, terms and conditions, support, access to training and qualifications and general experiences of working in the sector.