University staff at Cardiff University are set to strike next month over deep cuts to courses and educator numbers. Cardiff university staff to strike over cuts appeared first on Nursing Times.

Unison is in a strong position to make nurses feel heard, address some of their most pressing concerns and ensure they are valued for the work that they do, the union’s national nursing officer has said. Unison will work to make sure nursing is valued, says lead nurse appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Welsh Government has pledged an additional £5.5m for hospices in Wales to help the organisations meet “financial pressures”. Welsh Government announces £5.5m for struggling hospices appeared first on Nursing Times.

A care home worker in Pollokshields is being recognised for his work with elderly residents and the positive impact music can have by Annie Wells... Care Home Worker Recognised In Scottish Parliament For His Approach To Elderly Music Therapy appeared first on The Carer.

A CELEBRATION was held at a Teesside care home after being awarded “veteran friendly” status by an armed forces charity backed initiative. The Beeches Care... Party To Celebrate Stockton Care Home’s “Veteran Friendly” Status appeared first on The Carer.

Nursing associates should not work in maternity services, according to a new position statement signed by leading nursing and midwifery organisations. Nursing associates should not work in maternity, employers told appeared first on Nursing Times.

The dangerous practice of sending people with a mental illness hundreds of miles away from home for weeks at a time continues in England, according... Mental Health Patients Still Sent Hundreds Of Miles Away From Home For Treatment appeared first on The Carer.

Teacher Zara Kindred is making good on a promise she made to her late father 10 years ago while he was being cared for at... Zara’s Promise: 150-Mile Tribute To Her Father And St Peter’s Hospice appeared first on The Carer.

Adopt A Grandparent (AAG) is delighted to spotlight the heartwarming connection between 14-year-old Daniel Dominick and 77-year-old Linda Jones, resident at Acorn Lodge care home... Teen Volunteer Forms Special Bond with 77-Year-Old Adopted Grandparent appeared first on The Carer.

The Royal College of Nursing has appointed its acting chief nursing officer to take on the role permanently. RCN appoints substantive chief nursing officer appeared first on Nursing Times.

Editorial credit: Fred Duval / Shutterstock.com Care leaders will be trained to use the latest cutting-edge technology to improve patient care, free up staff time... Cutting Edge Tech Introduced In Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Omowunmi Apatira explains why it is important for early career nurses to understand their legal responsibilities and accountability while working in community settings. ‘Ensure your practice meets legal, professional and ethical standards’ appeared first on Nursing Times.