NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months – higher than any other June and July, new figures show today. The latest performance data shows that the 3 busiest ever months for A&E staff have been […]

Lucy Gillespie promotes the importance of the new Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care and why it deserves government support. ‘New workforce strategy – a strategic foundation for social care nursing’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Fiona Cust discusses the issue of compassion fatigue within healthcare workers and asks how staff are being supported. ‘What are healthcare providers actually doing to look after their workforce?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

NHS patients living with a genetic blood disorder are set to be among the first in the world to benefit from a “life-changing” gene-editing treatment which offers hope of a cure. The one-off gene therapy, Casgevy, has been approved by for use on the NHS in England, from today (8 August), by the National Institute […]

Northern Irish health leaders have said they are "disgusted" by far-right race rioters in Belfast, who have racially abused people including nurses and continue to confront police. Northern Ireland’s top nurse condemns Belfast race riots appeared first on Nursing Times.

Former first minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has been brought back into Welsh Government as the new cabinet secretary for health and social care. Mark Drakeford returns as interim Wales health secretary appeared first on Nursing Times.

NHS England will roll out up to six new specialist regional centres by 2026 to provide tailored gender services for children and young people, based on recommendations in the Cass Review. Following the publication of a comprehensive report by Dr Hilary Cass in April, the NHS has today set out how it will deliver transformed […]

The health and social care secretary has said he was “appalled” by recent attacks on Filipino nurses during far-right riots and added that clinicians could – and should – turn away abusive patients. Nurses can refuse to treat racist patients, says Streeting appeared first on Nursing Times.

Lauren Dinham, General Manager, and Emma Curtain, Front of House Manager at Somer Valley House care home, are embarking on a 100-mile walking challenge throughout August... Care Home Team Takes On 100-Mile Walking Challenge For Macmillan Cancer Support appeared first on The Carer.

More than £1,000 has been raised for Royal Star & Garter, by the daughter of a former resident. Andrea Harris held an open garden at... Relatives Raise Money To Thank Royal Star & Garter For Mother’s ‘Impeccable’ Care appeared first on The Carer.

Joe Wright, a 28-year-old resident of High View in Truro, part of Salutem Care and Education, is making waves with his newfound love of sailing.... Truro Care Home Resident Pursues Passion For Sailing appeared first on The Carer.

Those tasked with managing a care home laundry face a delicate balancing act between maintaining optimal hygiene standards and laundering items as quickly and cost-effectively... How to Resolve Key Challenges in Care Home Laundry Rooms appeared first on The Carer.