Nursing Support Workers Day celebrates diversity of the workforce

Nursing Support Workers Day celebrates diversity of the workforce

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The diversity of nursing support workers, and the different skills they bring to multidisciplinary teams, is being celebrated today as part of Nursing Support Workers Day 2024. Nursing Support Workers Day celebrates diversity of the workforce appeared first on Nursing Times.

More than 300 jabs a minute as part of NHS efforts to avoid winter ‘tripledemic’

More than 300 jabs a minute as part of NHS efforts to avoid winter ‘tripledemic’

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NHS teams are delivering more than 300 vaccinations a minute for COVID, flu and RSV in a huge effort to help avoid a ‘tripledemic’ this winter. New analysis of the latest vaccination data (from 30 September to 17 November) shows 335 vaccinations were given for COVID, flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) per minute on average, with […]

National insurance hike threatens ‘collapse’ of adult social care

National insurance hike threatens ‘collapse’ of adult social care

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Increases to employer national insurance contributions and the minimum wage are set to cost the adult social care sector an additional £2.8bn next year, putting independent social care providers “at risk of collapse”, a new analysis has found. National insurance hike threatens ‘collapse’ of adult social care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Hancock: NHS ‘withstood’ pressure during Covid

Hancock: NHS ‘withstood’ pressure during Covid

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Former health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has been questioned on his claims the NHS was not “overwhelmed” during the pandemic, and on his response to the initial outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020. Hancock: NHS ‘withstood’ pressure during Covid appeared first on Nursing Times.

Millions of patients benefitting from improved care as new NHS IT software rolled out

Millions of patients benefitting from improved care as new NHS IT software rolled out

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Innovative IT software designed to tackle waiting lists and reduce discharge delays has been rolled out across more than two thirds of the NHS. The NHS Federated Data Platform securely brings together data currently held in separate systems, making it easier for staff to access key information so they can provide quicker and more joined-up […]

Diluting nurse ratios during Covid was necessary, says ex-minister

Diluting nurse ratios during Covid was necessary, says ex-minister

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The dilution of critical care nursing rations in Wales was necessary to cope with the pandemic but likely resulted in poorer care for patients, former health minister Vaughan Gething has said. Diluting nurse ratios during Covid was necessary, says ex-minister appeared first on Nursing Times.

Harmful out-of-area mental health placements on the rise

Harmful out-of-area mental health placements on the rise

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Inappropriate out-of-area mental health placements are increasing despite the risk of serious harm to patients, according to the latest report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body. Harmful out-of-area mental health placements on the rise appeared first on Nursing Times.

Time For Fun – 41’: Eyes Down For Bingo Fan Gwen On Care Home Trip

Time For Fun – 41’: Eyes Down For Bingo Fan Gwen On Care Home Trip

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A former bingo caller and player had a happy day out from her Dorset dementia care home to enjoy her favourite game once again. Gwen... Time For Fun – 41’: Eyes Down For Bingo Fan Gwen On Care Home Trip appeared first on The Carer.

Nursing regulator ‘open’ to reducing practice learning hours

Nursing regulator ‘open’ to reducing practice learning hours

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The UK nursing regulator is “genuinely open” to the idea of changing the number of practice learning hours student nurses and midwives are required to undertake, a Nursing Times conference has heard. Nursing regulator ‘open’ to reducing practice learning hours appeared first on Nursing Times.

Farnham Common Care Home Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday

Farnham Common Care Home Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday

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Signature at Farnham Common marked a remarkable milestone celebrating the 100th birthday of beloved resident and community icon, Margaret Moore. Known for her warm heart,... Farnham Common Care Home Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday appeared first on The Carer.

Leicester Care Home Congratulates Staff Member On Decade Of Dedication

Leicester Care Home Congratulates Staff Member On Decade Of Dedication

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Kerrie Gray, a kitchen assistant at Bradley Hall care home in Leicester, is celebrating her ‘Decade of Dedication’ to residents in the home after joining... Leicester Care Home Congratulates Staff Member On Decade Of Dedication appeared first on The Carer.

76% Of People Nationwide Concerned They Won’t Have Enough Money To Pay For Care

76% Of People Nationwide Concerned They Won’t Have Enough Money To Pay For Care

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According to new research commissioned by Hartford Care, 76% of people nationwide are concerned they won’t have enough money to pay for a place in... 76% Of People Nationwide Concerned They Won’t Have Enough Money To Pay For Care appeared first on The Carer.