This article introduces a model for optimising function, quality of life and end-of-life care for people with serious illness and old age. How to adopt a rehabilitative palliative care approach appeared first on Nursing Times.

Only a third of nursing staff feel they have enough registered nurses on shifts, according to a new survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Nurse shortages mean patients are ‘dying alone’ – RCN survey appeared first on Nursing Times.

Liz Deutsch, a professor of nursing practice who was abandoned as a baby, has had her search for answers about her family boosted by an appearance on a mainstream TV programme. Nursing professor abandoned as baby appears on ‘lost family’ TV show appeared first on Nursing Times.

A nursing academic who is leading the way in reforming health equity and policy in the UK has received recognition from the prestigious American Academy of Nursing. US nursing academy honours UK nursing professor with fellowship appeared first on Nursing Times.

A mental health nurse has given a bravery award by the police, after her quick thinking saved a six-week-old baby’s life. Mental health nurse handed bravery award for saving baby’s life appeared first on Nursing Times.

The financial gremlins of the last few years are finally catching up with the health and social care sector’s fundamental ability to resource as well as recruit nursing staff. ‘We have been left with the worst of both worlds on nurse recruitment’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Maree Allison, Interim Chief Executive at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) welcomes Plan 24-30 and underlines our commitment to realising the ambitions of The Promise.

Nurses at a hospice in the West Midlands have been told their jobs are at risk, after the organisation announced it was making 14% of its workforce redundant due to extreme budget pressures. Hospice to lay off dozens of staff amid palliative care funding crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care home provider, Oakland Care officially opened their latest care home, Osbern Manor, at a VIP launch event on 14th June. The 72-bedroom care home located... Oakland Care’s Latest Care Home Officially Opens Its Doors appeared first on The Carer.

Peniel Green Care Home, run by HC-One was visited on Monday 24th June by Swansea East’s MS Mike Hedges, as the home welcomed visitors and... MS Joins ‘Dancing Together Through The Decades’ Event At Peniel Green Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, said: “With industrial action set to cause widespread disruption this weekend, and the NHS seeing record levels of patients in recent months, we urge the public to help us by using services as they normally would. “Everyone can also help by taking steps to keep themselves and others […]

Birmingham Hospice has announced that it is proposing to make significant redundancies as it faces unsustainable rising costs and an estimated £2.4 million deficit budget... Birmingham Hospice Announces Redundancies Amid Funding Crisis appeared first on The Carer.