The majority of agency nurses, bank and other temporary NHS staff do not feel able to speak up about workplace issues, according to the latest report from the National Guardian’s Office. Fear of detriment stopping agency nursing staff from speaking up appeared first on Nursing Times.

A set of 11 standards has been developed to create a “blueprint” for what women and their families in Scotland should expect from maternity care. New maternity care standards launched for Scotland appeared first on Nursing Times.

Patients with diabetes who rely on insulin are facing persistent and serious risks when admitted to hospital in England, revealing a “system under strain”, according to safety investigators. Warning over ‘persistent risks’ to safe insulin care in hospitals appeared first on Nursing Times.

A major new local authority public health improvement and support offer is to be led by the Local Government Association (LGA) over the next three... LGA to Drive Major New Public Health Improvement Programme for English Councils appeared first on The Carer.

Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “GP teams are working harder than ever, delivering more than 1.5 million appointments for patients every working day over the last year – the highest number on record. “In part, this is due to practices now offering patients the choice […]

The Care Workers’ Charity has today published The Care Workers’ View: Delegated Healthcare Activities. Drawing on 358 survey responses and two roundtables with care workers,... The Care Workers’ Charity Publishes Landmark Report on Delegated Healthcare Activities appeared first on The Carer.

STAFF from a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home spent a night sleeping outdoors to raise money and awareness for homeless armed forces veterans. The team from Hazelgrove... Saltburn Care Home Staff Brave The Cold For Homeless Veterans appeared first on The Carer.

Nearly half (46%) of families say they were not told what to expect as a loved one living with dementia approached the end of their... Families ‘Left Without Support Warns Dementia UK at Launch of New Report into Palliative and End of Life Care appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at The Oaks care home in Newtown, Powys enjoyed a truly memorable day when Welsh entertainer, singer-songwriter and comedian Max Boyce dropped in for... Welsh Legend Max Boyce Brings Laughter and Song to Newtown Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has launched best practice guidance to help adult social care providers deliver fair, transparent and accountable complaints... Social Care Ombudsman Launches Best Practice Guidance For Handling Self-Funder Complaints appeared first on The Carer.

Cue the music, raise the curtain and get ready for a show bursting with heart – because Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is back for 2026,... Homecare’s Got Talent Returns for 2026 – Inviting Care Workers Across the UK to Take Centre Stage appeared first on The Carer.

Care homes welcome family and friends every day. Sometimes, they even receive visits from therapy dogs to support the residents’ mental health and wellbeing. However,... South Croydon Care Home Residents Welcome Visitors from the South Pole appeared first on The Carer.