The UK Government has been accused of trying to drag the NHS into a “pre-election culture war”, after the publication of proposed changes to the NHS Constitution involving transgender patients. Ministers face ‘culture war’ claims over NHS Constitution plans appeared first on Nursing Times.

Matt Capener has run his first London Marathon to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that occurs when the lung tissue becomes damaged and... Care Provider Manager Runs London Marathon To Raise Awareness Of Pulmonary Fibrosis appeared first on The Carer.

Global measles cases have almost doubled in a year, with the UK likely to lose its hard-won status of having eliminated the disease if it fails to maintain a high-enough vaccination rate, warn researchers. UK set to lose measles elimination status after surge in cases appeared first on Nursing Times.

After a significant amount of research has shown that volunteers report improved wellbeing and mental health from charitable activities, charity leaders have outlined how further... Experts Call For Greater Access To Social Prescribing To Help Charities And NHS Reap Benefits appeared first on The Carer.

Dovehaven Care Home Group continues its strategic expansion with the recent completion of the acquisition of Ashton View Nursing Home in Wigan. This latest addition... Dovehaven Care Homes Expands Portfolio, With Acquisition Of Ashton View Nursing Home appeared first on The Carer.

Catherine House and Frome Nursing Homes, both homes part of Evolve Care Group, welcomed some special guests recently. Owl Enlightment based in Glastonbury, kindly brought... “Nocturnal Visitors: Care Home Residents Soar with Owl Encounters!” appeared first on The Carer.

The way older and vulnerable adults are cared for in West Yorkshire should be a high priority, a candidate for the forthcoming mayoral election says.... Social Care Is A Priority, West Yorks Mayoral Candidate Promises appeared first on The Carer.

The first cohort of Northern Ireland students have completed their nursing cadet programme, which aims to widen access into the nursing profession. First cohort of nursing cadets graduate in Northern Ireland appeared first on Nursing Times.

Specialist nurses and their colleagues are heading out on tour this week to help patients in their area to discover if they are among those who have heart failure without knowing it. Specialist nurses go on the road to raise awareness of heart failure appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Ellie Sims on the importance of clear communication with patients. ‘Are we getting our communication right?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The organisation representing NHS Wales health boards has appointed former Welsh shadow minister for health and social services Jonathan Morgan as its new chair. Ex-shadow health minister made chair of Welsh NHS Confederation appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new bereavement group has been launched for people who have lost a nurse colleague or family member to suicide. New support group for people who have lost a nurse to suicide appeared first on Nursing Times.