New operational figures published today show the success of the NHS MMR catch-up campaign, with tens of thousands more vaccinations delivered in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2023. The most significant increase in vaccinations was for those aged five to 25 years old, with four times as […]

Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve... Blood Tests For Diagnosing Dementia A Step Closer For UK appeared first on The Carer.

Ashberry Healthcare has announced the acquisition of a care home in Wolverhampton from Methodist Homes (MHA), the largest charity care provider for older people in... Ashberry Healthcare Acquires Wolverhampton Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

A professional relationship which started online during Covid via NHS-run adult social care Teams calls, resulted in dementia specialist Bonnie Frear being offered an interesting... Online Meetings During Covid Lead To A New Career For Bonnie appeared first on The Carer.

Verity Jolly, from St Elizabeth Hospice in Suffolk, has spoken to Nursing Times about the people who have inspired her in her work ‘I enjoy making a difference to patients, families and staff’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

When I am on placement I seek every opportunity to observe, question and learn from those I am working alongside. I have enjoyed a wide variety of practice learning environments and currently I am learning in an ophthalmology clinic. I am amazed at the number of opportunities there are to develop core nursing skills. ‘Do we make the best use of placements for learning skills?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NHS has appointed Dr Sue Mann, a consultant and lead for women’s health in City and Hackney, North East London, as its first ever national clinical director for women’s health In her new role, Dr Mann will help implement the Women’s Health Strategy alongside supporting the roll out of women’s health hubs across England. […]

The WHO has published guidance on the international recruitment of nurses and other healthcare staff, in response to fears that current practice is harming developing countries and benefitting wealthy ones. WHO calls for ‘fair and ethical’ international nurse recruitment appeared first on Nursing Times.

NHS England has revealed further detail about the role and responsibilities of enhanced level general practice nurses, who have this month been added to the additional roles reimbursement scheme. Further detail unveiled about scope of ARRS ‘enhanced level’ nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has set up a new forum for international nursing and midwifery associations, to better understand of the experiences of overseas professionals practising in the UK and improve support for them. NMC launches forum to support UK’s international nursing workforce appeared first on Nursing Times.

As she approaches retirement, Vanessa Sloane, deputy chief nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust reflects on how bringing a MediCinema to her hospital has transformed patient care. ‘Transforming the patient experience through cinema’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The three main regulators for health in the UK have said they support a new rule giving patients and families the power to request a review of their care if they think clinicians failed to spot a serious deterioration. Healthcare regulators back implementation of Martha’s Rule appeared first on Nursing Times.