Two nurses in the Midlands have led the development of a clinical device to help support children with the respiratory condition cystic fibrosis. Nurses innovate on breakthrough device for young respiratory patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

A former government minister has called for a court order to be lifted which has blocked UK readers from accessing an article that has challenged the Lucy Letby murder verdict, arguing it is “in defiance of open justice”. Blocked article on Lucy Letby ‘defies’ open justice, says Tory MP appeared first on Nursing Times.

A senior nurse at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, who once considered dropping out of training, has been given a special award recognising long service by community nurses. Teesside community nurse recognised with long service award appeared first on Nursing Times.

Dr Barry Hill has been appointed as the new head of school of nursing and midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU). Buckinghamshire New University appoints new head of nursing school appeared first on Nursing Times.

Higher education called for 81-year-old care home resident Brian Hodgson – when he spent time with students at Durham University. Brian, who lives at Mandale... Off To University For 81-Year-Old Care Home Resident Brian appeared first on The Carer.

Photo 1: Resident Michael Holdstock, who has a visual impairment, gently strokes one of the owls with support from its handler.  Photo 2: Resident Les... Charming Owls Bring Joy To Berkshire Care Home Residents appeared first on The Carer.

The Alzheimer’s Society and Sport England are partnering with Social-Ability to roll out the Happiness Programme and revolutionise care for people living with dementia. The... Happiness Programme’ Rolled Out To Support People Living With Dementia appeared first on The Carer.

The prestigious awards welcome nominations from across the care catering sector to recognise and celebrate teams and individuals that go above and beyond in their... The National Association Of Care Catering (NACC) Has Today Launched The NACC Awards 2024 appeared first on The Carer.

Over 10,000 more people living with type 2 diabetes and excess weight or obesity in England are to be offered NHS soup and shake diets this year to help them lose weight and significantly improve their health. Under a new expansion plan, the radical NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme is being rolled […]

The country needs a General Election to save social care after another damning report exposed the sorry state of the sector, campaigners have said. A... Call For General Election To Kick-Start Care Reform appeared first on The Carer.

Fewer young people are interested in nursing than before the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has suggested, with concerns raised over the impact of deteriorating working conditions, pay and the perception of the profession. ‘Alarm bells’: nursing interest among teens drops appeared first on Nursing Times.

The role of the nurse is “particularly suited” to working in drug and alcohol services but more needs to be done to make the field attractive to the profession, according to a new major workforce plan. Drug and alcohol workforce plan highlights ‘essential’ nurse role appeared first on Nursing Times.