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Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. The test is part of national genetic testing available on the NHS and will help identify if potential donors carry genes that mean they have a high risk […]

A leading nursing union has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to scrap plans to build a National Care Service, arguing that the proposals in their current form would not have addressed the challenges facing the social care sector. Scotland scraps plans for National Care Service appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has asked its governing council to approve five “key lines of enquiry” for the next phase of its pre-registration practice learning review. NMC to seek approval on next phase of practice learning review appeared first on Nursing Times.

A mental health nurse is embarking on an international study into preventing suicides among farmers. Nurse working to address ‘big problem’ of suicide in farming appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Emmie Parish asks, where does a newly qualified learning disabilities nurse fit in the landscape of nursing? ‘What does the future look like for me?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The nursing profession should resist the formal adoption of corridor care roles. Like many, I was shocked to read the recent story of hospital trusts advertising jobs for corridor nurses. As an educator, I thought to myself how would I prepare one of my students… ‘Adoption of corridor care nursing must be resisted at all costs’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The UK Government must negotiate with unions immediately over reforms to the Agenda for Change pay structure, Unison has demanded. Anger over government’s approach to nurse pay reforms appeared first on Nursing Times.

Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains... Surge’ In Norovirus Cases Keeps Pressure On Hospitals High appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at Bedhampton Court in Havant have embraced the opportunity to leave their mark on history by creating a time capsule, which will be buried... Bedhampton Court Residents Create A Time Capsule appeared first on The Carer.

Muirton House in Blairgowrie, part of Larchwood Care, celebrated the dedication and commitment of members of its team. Home Manager Sandra Millar presented long service... Blairgowrie Care Home Honours Long-Serving Staff With Special Awards appeared first on The Carer.