Caroline Scates from Dementia UK on the need for better education about dementia. ‘Better dementia education is vital for good end-of-life care and a good death’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of patients with sickle cell disorder are to be offered a new “life-changing” treatment on the NHS from today (3 May), following the approval and roll-out of a new drug that could significantly improve their quality of life. Up to 4,000 people with sickle cell disease in England could benefit from the drug Voxelotor […]

Social care leaders have warned of the “catastrophic” impact that visa-tightening policies have had on the sector, as new figures lay bare the extent health and care visa applications have plummeted in the last year. Concern over 83% decline health and care visa applications appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nursing Times is appealing for views from nursing professionals on how they want the next government to approach mental health. Manifesto by Nurses: what next for mental health? appeared first on Nursing Times.

More than 57,000 new and expectant mums have received specialist support for mental health problems over the last year, up a third on 2022, NHS figures show. Every part of England now has a specialist mental health team thanks to the NHS Long Term Plan with experts offering women with moderate to severe or complex […]

Hugh Myddelton care home, in Southgate, bopped and shimmied their way to a good old knees up, as residents and staff celebrated International Dance Day.... Hugh Myddelton House Gets Their Dancing Shoes On appeared first on The Carer.

We’re introducing a new level of job role for practitioners in care at home and housing support when we make our Register changes on 3 June.

A play about life beyond loss will be showcased at St Mary’s Hospice this month. Penned by award-winning playwright, Brian Daniels, ‘Blue Skies’ tells the... ‘Blue Skies’ Play About Life Beyond Loss Put On By Hospice appeared first on The Carer.

A Nottingham care home has encouraged people from across the generational divide to come together in celebration of Global Intergenerational Week. HC-One’s Silverwood Care Home,... Nottingham Care Home Brings Generations Together To Celebrate Global Intergenerational Week appeared first on The Carer.

We’re pleased to welcome Deborah Harris-Ugbomah FCA and Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood as new members of Council - the governing body that sets our strategic direction.

A senior nurse who has spearheaded training for her cardiac colleagues has told of the benefits of nurses carrying out a procedure typically performed by doctors. The nurse pioneering training for advanced cardiac procedure appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new ‘Give It A Go’ campaign from Music for Dementia, designed to encourage carers at home and at work to give music a try,... Tony Christie Drives Music For Dementia Message Home appeared first on The Carer.