Residents across Wokingham Borough are playing an active role in shaping the future of adult social care, helping influence local services, strengthen community connections and raise awareness of the support available in their communities, according to an annual Social Care Future update. Residents Driving Positive Changes In Social Care Across Wokingham Borough appeared first on The Carer.

Extreme heat is turning parts of the NHS and the care sector into an “impossible and inhumane” environment for staff and patients alike, the Royal... RCN Warns Extreme Heat Leaving NHS and Care Settings “Impossible and Inhumane” appeared first on The Carer.

Poorer people suffer from loss of mobility and physical independence years sooner than those who are wealthier, according to a new study. Stark ‘wealth gap’ in physical ageing revealed appeared first on Nursing Times.

Digital Care Hub has launched its first photo competition, inviting people across adult social care to share images of digital care in action. Entries close... Digital Care Hub Launches its First Photo Competition for Adult Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Willowbrook View care home in Swindon recently unveiled a vibrant new ‘dementia garden’ on its grounds created with the generous support of organisations, businesses and... Swindon Community Build Vibrant ‘Dementia Garden’ at Willowbrook View Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Iris Care Group has acquired Elysium Cymru Ltd, adding two supported living services in Newport, South Wales, to its portfolio. The deal brings The Grove... Iris Care Group Continues Growth with Elysium Cymru Ltd Acquisition appeared first on The Carer.

A&E demand hit a record high in July as the NHS faced a “summer surge”, while elective performance reached its best level against the 18-week target in nearly five years. A&E saw a record 2.5 million attendances last month amid two heatwaves, with the three busiest months ever all recorded between May and July. Despite […]

The Welsh NHS Confederation and WCVA have published a joint explainer examining the importance of the voluntary sector’s role in health and care in Wales.... New Explainer Shines Spotlight on Voluntary Sector’s Vital Role in Wales’ Health and Care System appeared first on The Carer.

A Worcestershire care home has demonstrated its commitment to supporting people living with dementia by rallying behind a member of staff who completed a 10,000ft... Care Home Team Rallies Behind Colleague’s Skydive to Raise Almost £600 for Dementia Charities appeared first on The Carer.

Nurses working with marginalised communities, such as those who are homeless, have to be creative to meet their patients’ needs, a leader in the field has said. New faculty to drive forward inclusion health nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Romy Duckett reflects on the journey of completing a nursing degree and offers advice for other students. ‘Progress often feels invisible until you look back and realise how far you have come’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A “pioneering” new course that combines primary, community and social care nursing has been launched in response to ambitions to move more care out of hospitals. ‘Pioneering’ course combines three types of nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.