The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has made four recommendations to Government on how the organisation could improve the public services it oversees in... Ombudsman Calls For Mandatory Complaints Handling In Care Homes appeared first on The Carer.

More than one million people have been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), after the NHS launched a rollout of the jab for the first time in its history this autumn. Data published today shows NHS staff have delivered 1,047,208 RSV vaccinations in just over two months, as the NHS ramps up efforts to avoid a […]

Sue Tibbles reflects on her experience of working in a toxic environment where bullying took place and why things need to change so that nursing staff can speak out safely. ‘I had to leave my job as I couldn’t stand the toxic culture any longer’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Poor staff retention is linked to an increased mortality risk in patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England, according to a study published in the BMJ today. High nurse and doctor turnover linked to hospital deaths appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government of Northern Ireland has confirmed that free hospital parking across the country will be in place by 2026, more than two years after it was initially promised. Free hospital parking in Northern Ireland confirmed for 2026 appeared first on Nursing Times.

An advocacy group for nurses and midwives whose fitness to practise is called into question has said greater scrutiny needs to be placed on referral patterns from employers. Data reveals how many nurses referred to NMC by employers appeared first on Nursing Times.

There was a “nurse versus the consultant body relationship” at the Countess of Chester Hospital, which slowed down investigations into Lucy Letby, an inquiry has heard. Thirlwall Inquiry: doctor describes ‘nurse vs consultant’ tensions appeared first on Nursing Times.

A specialist palliative care nursing service in Plymouth is being expanded after a successful trial earlier this year. Marie Curie HCA scheme in Plymouth expanded appeared first on Nursing Times.

A recent charity fundraiser at Minchenden Lodge care home in Southgate raised £100 for Children in Need. As well as a raffle and cup-cake sale,... North London Care Home Raises Funds For Children In Need appeared first on The Carer.

A Barnsley care home worker has won the Community Hero Award at the prestigious Proud of Barnsley Awards 2024. Rachael Addy, activities coordinator at Deangate... Deangate Care Home’s Rachael Addy Named Community Hero appeared first on The Carer.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hollyfields care home in Kidderminster had a wonderful time reminiscing about their childhoods for World Children’s Day. The staff and... Residents Enjoy a Teddy Bears Picnic for World Children’s Day appeared first on The Carer.

Christmas came early at a Northampton home following a Christmas fair where they raised just over £650. MHA Rushden Park had been planning their Christmas... Christmas Comes Early As Northampton Home Raises More Than £650 Thanks To Fair appeared first on The Carer.