A bill that paves the way for a smoking ban in the UK has had its first reading in parliament and has been welcomed by nursing leaders. Nurses urged to get behind smoking-ban bill appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Labour government has committed to developing a new long-term workforce plan for the NHS to replace the one that was published last year under the Conservatives, it has been revealed. Government to publish new NHS workforce plan in 2025 appeared first on Nursing Times.

In this latest special issue, we explore how factors can both impede and boost the nursing workforce. ‘Specific factors can make or break the nursing workforce’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

New research by the Charity finds a third of people aged 65+ and almost a quarter of those aged 50-64 say they have been discriminated... Age UK Calls For A Radical ‘Sea Change’ In How We Think About Older People And About Ageing appeared first on The Carer.

From climbing the iconic O2 Arena at the age of 96 to riding a camel in her late 80s, Yvonne Davies, an extraordinary 104-year-old, is... A Life of Adventure at 104… and Still Going Strong! appeared first on The Carer.

A report from directors of adult social services indicates that eight out of ten councils are projected to exceed their adult social care budget for... ADASS Publishes ‘Damning Report’ on £564m Adult Social Care Overspend appeared first on The Carer.

Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so... Hickathrift House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True appeared first on The Carer.

A Union Jack flag made of knitted poppies will take pride of place at a Winchester care home during its Remembrance commemorations. Creator of the... Pat’s Poppies Perfect for Remembrance Commemorations at Winchester Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Long-term conditions have historically been a core domain for nurses but there is one such chronic illness in which they currently have little involvement in management and care. Why more nurses are needed in ME and long Covid services appeared first on Nursing Times.

A senior nurse at the hospital where Lucy Letby harmed multiple babies has accepted that she "should have gone to the police" herself about unexplained deaths on the neonatal unit. Thirlwall Inquiry: internal investigations delayed contact with police appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses need not worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, Wales’ most senior nurse has said, urging the workforce to instead embrace and lead digital innovations in their workplaces. Nurses have nothing to fear from AI, Wales CNO says appeared first on Nursing Times.

A nurse who lost her job after developing long Covid has said nurses were treated as “disposable” during the pandemic. Long Covid nurses ‘let down’ by health service, inquiry told appeared first on Nursing Times.