Scotland’s former chief nursing officer has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Queen Margaret University for his significant contribution to health and public service. Scotland’s former chief nurse receives honorary doctorate appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has pushed back deadlines in its advanced practice work due to a “busy summer period” at the regulator. Advanced practice review delays due to ‘busy summer period’ at NMC appeared first on Nursing Times.

Dementia specialist nurses in East Anglia are providing training to colleagues that is designed to improve communication with their patients. Nurses leading innovative training on ‘interpreting’ dementia patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

A Golden Retriever called Roo has taken the title of ‘Best in Show’ at a dog show held at Westall House, a residential care home... Roo Achieves Best In Show At Abbeyfield Care Home Dog Show appeared first on The Carer.

A nurse’s petition asking the government to increase the number of age groups invited for routine mammograms has gained more than a quarter of a million signatures. Progress for nurse’s campaign to widen mammogram invitations appeared first on Nursing Times.

With waiting lists spiralling leaving many of us who are older or disabled without the care we need, carers burnt out and staff leaving, social... Time to Act to Save Social Care in England says ADASS appeared first on The Carer.

Minchenden Lodge has made a heartfelt dream come true for one of its oldest residents, Marie, by organising a special French-themed soiree. Marie, a lifelong... Bon Voyage: Parisian Dream Brought To Life For Centenarian appeared first on The Carer.

Broadoak Manor Care Home, run by HC-One, located in Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, welcomed visitors and guests from the local community to participate in this... Care Home Enjoys ‘Dancing Together Through The Decades’ Event For Care Home Open Week appeared first on The Carer.

The Lincolnshire Care Association (LinCA) is joining with the Care Association Alliance to encourage everyone involved with the care sector to share their pandemic stories... Carers Encouraged To Share Covid-19 Experiences appeared first on The Carer.

Student editor Ellie Sims shares her experience of navigating through university as an introvert. ‘A strong team requires both introverts and extroverts’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Sylvia Wright is to be recognised with an honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University for her service to the international community. Distinguished nurse and humanitarian awarded honorary doctorate appeared first on Nursing Times.

Helené Donnelly asks, have too many done too little to protect our most precious institution? ‘Those in power must protect the NHS – but are found wanting’ appeared first on Nursing Times.