The government has confirmed that it will not undertake a national inquiry into the performance and operations of the UK’s nursing regulator, despite calls from the profession to do so following a damning review into its culture. ‘No plans’ for government to undertake independent inquiry into NMC appeared first on Nursing Times.

Hazelgrove Court Care Home has joined the Adopt A Grandparent (AAG) programme, an initiative designed to combat loneliness and foster meaningful connections between care home... Hazelgrove Court Care Home Joins Adopt A Grandparent Programme appeared first on The Carer.

Applications for education and career development grants worth up to £2,500 for nursing and midwifery staff are now open for applications, a charity has announced. Nurse development grants worth up to £2,500 open for applications appeared first on Nursing Times.

Ann, one of the residents with hospitality manager, Dean A Carterton home has launched a new initiative to promote independence and encourage everyone to share their... Staff Members At Carterton Home Pair Up With Residents To Create A ‘Quality Circle’ To Help Build Connections appeared first on The Carer.

Westerham Place Care Home in Kent has announced the appointment of Aysha Kibrya as its new manager. With a degree in occupational therapy to her... Westerham Place Care Home Welcomes New And Experienced Manager appeared first on The Carer.

Smoking rates among mums-to-be are at an all-time low thanks to support from NHS teams. This year also saw the biggest annual fall in smoking during pregnancy since records began, meaning 6,000 fewer pregnant women smoked when compared to the previous 12 months, protecting thousands of babies from potential harm. NHS England is working to […]

Members of the catering team at MHA Rushden Park with Rushden Fire Station A Northampton home is doing its bit for the community by offering... Northampton Home Offering Free ‘Blue Light’ Breakfast For Emergency Services Once A Month appeared first on The Carer.

A care home in Surrey wants to become the ‘community hub’ and has backed those intentions by holding a summer fair. Residents of Anchor’s West... Surrey Care Home Targets ‘Community Hub’ Status With Summer Fair appeared first on The Carer.

Acute nurse Suzy Moody reflects on what drove her to start the Pie and Porridge Project at her hospital, and the impact that it’s had on improving sustainability. ‘I’m leading change for my patients and for my planet, and it feels really good’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

As many as 30,000 adult patients could benefit from a new treatment option for moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. NICE recommends tablet option for treating uterine fibroid symptoms appeared first on Nursing Times.

Using agency and bank nurses does not significantly lower elevated risks of death resulting from staff shortages, latest workforce research has indicated. Temporary nurses ‘not long-term’ solution to staff gaps, warn researchers appeared first on Nursing Times.

A trainee nurse associate from Yorkshire is running in the Great North Run next month in memory of her son, as part of a year’s challenge of fundraising efforts. Trainee nursing associate begins year of half marathons in son’s memory appeared first on Nursing Times.