A man in his 50s has appeared in court charged with the murder of a nurse academic from Plymouth. Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ nurse lecturer killed in Plymouth appeared first on Nursing Times.

Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of life, according to researchers. Exercise and improved diet before surgery linked to better recovery appeared first on Nursing Times.

A campaign has highlighted the lack of nurse expertise on a new commission looking into palliative and end of life care across the UK. Lack of nurse representation on new palliative care commission appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Scottish Government has officially scrapped its flagship National Care Service plan following significant resistance from unions, councils, and opposition parties. The initiative, initially hailed... Scottish Government Abandons National Care Service Plans Amid Opposition appeared first on The Carer.

Celebrated blood disease specialist nurse Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu has been honoured with a plaque at London’s newest donation centre. Pioneer sickle cell nurse honoured at new donation centre appeared first on Nursing Times.

Holgate House, a Milewood service located in York, has welcomed Yvette Britton as its new manager. Yvette joined the service earlier this year, after a... New Manager Brings Wealth Of Experience To York Support Service appeared first on The Carer.

How the introduction of an extravasation risk rating system for all IV medicines has reduced incidence and harm. Reducing harm of extravasations in IV medicine administration appeared first on Nursing Times.

Damian Green, the former Conservative cabinet minister and MP, has been appointed chairman of The Social Care Foundation. Mr Green takes up the role after... Damian Green To Lead UK Think-Tank, The Social Care Foundation appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One’s Brandon House Care Home in Coventry, West Midlands, have been marking International Lego Day which takes place on 28th January. International Lego Day celebrates... Coventry Care Home Marks International Lego Day appeared first on The Carer.

A care home in Pembroke Dock has been renamed by the staff and residents who live there. Pembroke Dock care home on Fort Road will... Welsh Care Home Unveils New Name appeared first on The Carer.

Women’s health, mental health and tackling cancer are among key areas for research into health and social care over the next five years, in a... Health And Care Research Wales Announces Major £49m Investment In Research Infrastructure appeared first on The Carer.

“Unacceptably” high rates of work-related stress among health visitors, and a shortage of staff while demand soars, is impacting on patient care and hurting the workforce, a new survey has found. Report: major boost to health visiting needed to avert crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.