The NHS faces challenges to improve continence care; this last article in a series explores the current landscape and identifies what lies ahead. Achieving good-quality continence care: the current picture and next steps appeared first on Nursing Times.

People who are frail or who live with dementia, Alzheimer’s or a condition affecting their mobility all report poorer than average experiences in hospital, according... Those Suffering With Dementia And The Frail Report Worse Hospital Experiences appeared first on The Carer.

A Doonfoot care home has donated over £1,000 to two local charities to thank them for their work and support over the year. Residents at... Local Care Home Gives Back To Vital Charities After Summer Fundraiser appeared first on The Carer.

Care providers say “enough is enough” and the Government must reform social care to end the scandal of older, vulnerable and disabled adults being trapped... Providers Say “Enough Is Enough On Hospital Discharges” appeared first on The Carer.

The number of hours spent on mental health officer (MHO) duties in 2023 was the highest since these figures were first reported in 2016, according to a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today.

Learn the essentials of cranial nerve examination, involving systematic assessment of each nerve to identify abnormalities relating to neurological pathologies. Performing a cranial nerve examination and interpreting the findings appeared first on Nursing Times.

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. People […]

The Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise has accepted the resignation of Sandra Campbell in her role as Convener of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Sandra will end her term on 30 September 2024 after five years in post.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Longueville court care home, as one of its residents reaches her 105th birthday in style. Henrietta Gavaghan was... Resident Celebrates 105th Birthday At Local Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Highview Lodge care home recently hosted a lively celebration in honour of South Asian Heritage Month, bringing together staff and residents for a day filled... Highview Lodge Care Home Celebrates South Asian Heritage Month with Cultural Festivities appeared first on The Carer.

Avocet Court, one of the Athena family of care homes, has been shortlisted as a finalist in three prestigious categories at the Suffolk Care Awards... Avocet Court Is A Finalist In Three Categories At Suffolk Care Awards 2024 appeared first on The Carer.

A couple from Hyacinth House care home, in Stapehill, Wimborne have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Conrad Graham, 91 and Margot Graham, 89, first met... Local Care Home Residents Celebrate 70 Years Together! appeared first on The Carer.