Diabetes specialist nurses, and other experts in the disease, have spoken out against the practice of replacing nurses with nursing associates. Diabetes nurses speak out over role substitution appeared first on Nursing Times.

Aaron Doddington-Smith has been appointed as Registered Manager at Amber Lodge in Lowestoft, Suffolk, part of Milewood Individual Care and Support.  The CQC Good rated... Lowestoft’s Amber Lodge Welcomes Aaron Doddington-Smith As New Registered Manager appeared first on The Carer.

A visit to Spynie Care Home by Elgin Amateur Boxing Club to introduce the benefits of ‘neuroboxing’ was a knockout success for residents. Neuroboxing, a... Scottish Care Home Boxing Initiative Is Knock Out Success appeared first on The Carer.

Ghyll Royd Care Home, a part of the family-owned Spellman Care group, recently partnered with Carers Leeds to host a thought-provoking event for local carers.... Ghyll Royd Care Home Hosts Carers Leeds Workshop appeared first on The Carer.

A woman has been charged over a patient death that happened while she was working as a nurse at a mental health hospital in Nottingham. Nurse charged over patient death in Nottingham appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Two Winchester care homes joined forces for a family-friendly summer fete in aid of a nearby disability charity. Dozens of visitors were welcomed by residents... Winchester Care Homes’ Summer Fete Raises £2,300 For The Boaz Project appeared first on The Carer.

Two thirds of migrant nursing staff are considering leaving the UK due to cost of living pressures, according to a recent RCN report. It also... RCN Calls To Scrap Unfair Benefit Rules For Migrant Nursing Staff appeared first on The Carer.

The size of Scotland’s care workforce has grown for the second year in a row to the highest figure since records began in 2008. That’s according to a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today.

The Royal College of Nursing has renewed its calls for legally enforceable nurse-to-patient ratios to be introduced, as part of its submission to a new review into the state of the NHS. RCN calls for nurse-to-patient ratios as part of NHS review appeared first on Nursing Times.

There is so much opportunity for innovation in community nursing, but it must be backed by funding and resources, a leading nurse has said as she reflects on the last two decades in the field. Nurse leader calls for greater investment in community innovation appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government must use its autumn budget to tackle the NHS’ mounting financial crisis or risk health leaders having to make further service and staffing... More Staffing And Patient Care Cuts Likely Unless Government Addresses Growing NHS Deficit appeared first on The Carer.