GP teams delivered over 30 million appointments for patients last month (February 2024), up almost a quarter on the same period pre-pandemic, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.   New NHS data published today shows there were 30.5 million appointments (excluding Covid vaccinations) delivered by GPs and their teams in February 2024, […]

A leading voice in social care has said there needs to be a rebalance between providers of care and those receiving it and said people... Recipients Of Care ‘Responsible’ For Saying ‘This Is What I Want’, Says Industry Expert appeared first on The Carer.

A rising demand from people needing support for a heart condition has led the British Heart Foundation to double the number of cardiac nurses working on its helpline. Heart helpline doubles number of nurses to cope with demand appeared first on Nursing Times.

Commenting on the latest weekly winter sit rep figures, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: “It is encouraging that some winter pressures seem to be easing, but with more than 1,030 people in hospital with flu each day – three times higher than the same time last year – and 556 patients with […]

Chester based Laundry professionals Lavamac Ltd, official distributor of Lavamac industrial laundry equipment has received the prestigious Bronze Sustaibnability award in recognition of their policies... Laundry Specialists Lavamac Receive Sustainability Award appeared first on The Carer.

A group of high-profile MPs including Elliot Colburn (Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington and vice-chair of the APPG on Dementia), Mims Davies (Conservative, Minister... MPs Meet With Dementia Charity To Discuss NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding appeared first on The Carer.

A family-run care home group has completed its mini virtual world cruise, having started its voyage in Mexico — which saw residents across its care... Family-Run Care Home Group Docks Ship Back In The UK After Completing Virtual Cruise Series appeared first on The Carer.

In a heartwarming collaboration to celebrate National Village Halls Week, Oaklands House (a home within the Healthcare Homes group), Reydon Village Hall, and The Pantry... Oaklands House Gives Back To Reydon Community appeared first on The Carer.

Marjorie Hodnett, known as Aunty Marj, will celebrate her 110th birthday on Monday 1st April, attributing her long life to not having a mobile phone.... Long Life Attributed To Not Having A Mobile Phone appeared first on The Carer.

Global assists clients throughout the U.K. who specialise in the healthcare sector to achieve their objectives of purchase, development and refinance. Care Home Finance from Global Business Finance appeared first on The Carer.

The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) has to announced its expansion through the acquisition of Elmfield Care. Elmfield Care is the latest addition... The Orders Of St John Care Trust Expands With Acquisition Of Elmfield Care appeared first on The Carer.

Care home residents donated homemade blankets and helped to hand over £1,000 to an animal charity in Wareham. Residents from Maiden Castle House care home... Care Home Residents Donate Cosy Cat Blankets And Present £1,000 To Animal Charity appeared first on The Carer.