A leading internationally educated nurse has been appointed as the next national nursing officer of Unison, in what is thought to be a first for the health trade union. Major health trade union unveils new national head of nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.

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The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will next week be asked to approve proposals to launch a public consultation on increasing the regulator’s registration fee. NMC leaders to consider first fee rise for registrants in a decade appeared first on Nursing Times.

More registered nurses than ever are now working in adult social care settings but cuts to international recruitment pose further workforce challenges, a major report has warned. Social care nurse numbers up but concerns over future pipeline appeared first on Nursing Times.

Kate Roberts a resident at Ritson Lodge Care Home received over 104 birthday cards on her 104th birthday. The Team at Ritson lodge reached out... 104-Year-Old-Birthday Girl Receives 104 Birthday Cards appeared first on The Carer.

Hartford Care has appointed Vishul Seewoolall as Chief Operating Officer, a newly-created role that supports the care home group’s continuing growth strategy. With over 20... Hartford Care Appoints Vishul Seewoolall as Chief Operating Officer appeared first on The Carer.

Millions of carers are locked out of paid work according to a new report, which results in their households lose vital income, and the government... Lost Labour Of Unpaid Carers Costs The UK Up To £47.7bn, Study Finds appeared first on The Carer.

Sector leaders have offered a cautiously optimistic response to today’s publication of Skills for Care’s annual workforce data report, with many welcoming signs of progress... Social Care Sector Responds to Latest Workforce Data appeared first on The Carer.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney announced that the Scottish Government will directly sponsor visas for overseas care workers in a bold move to counter Westminster’s... Scottish Government “Steps in” to Sponsor Visas for Foreign Care Workers appeared first on The Carer.

England’s adult social care sector has continued its growth trajectory in 2024/25, with the latest figures from Skills for Care released today (October 15) showing... Social Care Sector Grows Despite Recruitment Challenges appeared first on The Carer.

Feelings of loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from all causes among those with the disease, according to Canadian researchers. Loneliness and social isolation linked to higher risk of cancer death appeared first on Nursing Times.

Low nurse staffing can harm patients. Find out whether the costs of fixing the problems are worth the benefits or there are cost-effective alternatives. Is it cost-effective to deploy more nurses on hospital wards? appeared first on Nursing Times.