The chief nursing officer for England, Dame Ruth May, has announced that she will retire. Breaking: England’s chief nursing officer Dame Ruth May to retire appeared first on Nursing Times.

A blood test routinely used for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes may be inaccurate in one out of 13 patients of South Asian decent, according to UK researchers. Blood glucose test ‘underestimates’ diabetes risk in South Asians appeared first on Nursing Times.

It was dictionaries at the ready at Austen House care home in Lower Earley, Reading where super-competitive residents were keen to get involved in National... Care Home Residents Celebrate National Scrabble Day appeared first on The Carer.

A free mentoring service is to be launched this week to support nurses who are curious about moving into a career in occupational health. New occupational health mentoring scheme to be launched appeared first on Nursing Times.

Professor Alex McMahon, the outgoing Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Scotland, has been appointed as Chair of the independent steering group for our review of n

More than 120 motorbikes roared through Dorchester high street in honour of a care home resident’s special wish. Lifelong motorbike fanatic, Joe, who lives at... Motorbike-Loving Care Home Resident Rallies Through Dorchester appeared first on The Carer.

The Oaks Care Home has announced the introduction of Tai Chi classes for its residents. Tai Chi, an ancient martial art form, has proven to... The Oaks Care Home Introduces Tai Chi Classes for Residents appeared first on The Carer.

With care homes across the UK facing staff shortages and skill challenges, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers has provided an all-in-one immersive support... Bidfood Launches Industry First With The Interactive Care Home, Featuring Over 75 Support Functions For Care Customers appeared first on The Carer.

NHS England is set to withdraw funding for secondary care staff to access mental health services provided by NHS Practitioner Health, which would health experts... NHS Set To Withdraw Secondary Care Mental Health Support appeared first on The Carer.

More than 50 NHS workers, including some nurses, have still received no word on redundancy pay after losing their jobs during the closure of a learning disability hospital, according to unions. Nurses feel ‘abandoned’ as trust remains silent on redundancy pay appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care home nurse Jemma Sharratt has been given a top government award in recognition of her dedication to care quality, education, research, and leadership in social care nursing. Senior care home nurse recognised with gold social care award appeared first on Nursing Times.

More than £50bn has been “wasted” by the UK Government that could have funded millions of nurses or built over 110 hospitals in Scotland, according to the Scottish National Party (SNP). Billions ‘wasted’ in Westminster could fund millions of Scottish nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.