The Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year is mandatory from today, 1 October 2024. It’s part of the framework that will set out a clear pathway for social workers and employers from qualification to advanced practice.

The government has launched the 2025-26 NHS pay round but has warned that it is still “unlikely” that nurses will receive a pay rise on time next year. Government launches 2025-26 NHS pay round but delays expected appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is today launching its new think tank that aims to make better use of the “incredible” problem-solving skills of nurses and midwives. Nursing charity launches policy think tank appeared first on Nursing Times.

Natasha Wilson, Dementia Care Manager for the North West region at HC-One’s, was crowned winner of the ‘Most Inspiring Leader in Dementia Care Award’ category... HC-One Dementia Care Manager Named As Winner Of The ‘Most Inspiring Leader In Dementia Care Award’ appeared first on The Carer.

Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/) Actor Sir Ian McKellen has praised Manchester City Council’s approval of the UK’s ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built... Mckellen Praises UK’s ‘First Of A Kind’ LGBTQ+ Care Scheme appeared first on The Carer.

After the success of last year’s visit, residents and staff at one care home in Braintree were eager to welcome back their friendly four legged... Braintree Care Home Residents Reunite With Friendly Horses appeared first on The Carer.

This year’s Labour Party Conference saw a host of MPs and social care leaders come together for a discussion about the future of social care... Expert Panel Brings Social Care Conversation To Heart Of Labour Party Conference appeared first on The Carer.

The kettles, cafetieres and percolators were on and the freshly baked cakes were served as Colten Care residents and team members had fun on the... Care Homes Cook Up Golden Ticket For Macmillan Coffee Morning appeared first on The Carer.

Speaking on the Voices of Care Podcast from Newcross Healthcare Salma Yasmeen, chief executive of Sheffield Health and Social Care FT (SHSC), discussed how better... NHS Health And Social Care Leader Calls For Systemic Solutions For National Economic Growth appeared first on The Carer.

At least 300,000 care workers lost out on up to £3,698 in pay last year as their wages fall below inflation, GMB analysis reveals. ONS... Care Workers Lose Up To £3,698 In Pay Last Year Research Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

The number of whistleblowing disclosures made to the nursing regulator by people concerned about wrongdoing in their workplaces has increased, new data reveals. Whistleblowing: rise in concerns raised with the NMC appeared first on Nursing Times.

Poor staffing and being undervalued and overworked are among the top issues driving nurses out of their jobs, a new study suggests. Study reveals reasons why nurses are quitting appeared first on Nursing Times.