The Royal College of Nursing is hoping to provide “clarity” over the different levels of practice at which nurses can work, as part of its new professional framework for nursing. RCN defines enhanced, advanced and consultant nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.

A 105-year-old Dorchester care home resident has enjoyed testing her hand at Muay Thai boxing. Jean, who lives at Maiden Castle House, was invited to... Dorchester 105-Year-Old Care Home Resident Tries Muay Thai Boxing appeared first on The Carer.

Since the pandemic there has been a 30% increase in the number of people paying out of their own pocket for hospital care across the... Nuffield Trust: Patients Drift Towards Paying For Hospital Care Out Of Their Own Pocket Across All Four UK Countries appeared first on The Carer.

Councils are doing all they can to ensure they meet their duties under the Care Act – including cutting spending on other neighbourhood services –... Care Act 10 Years On: LGA Survey Lays Bare Urgent Action Needed In Adult Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

A resident at Innis Mhor care home in Tain celebrated her 103rd birthday with a cherished tradition: enjoying an ice cream on her favourite beach.... Kay Has The Scoop On The Secret To A Long, Happy Life appeared first on The Carer.

A senior care assistant at a Shefford home has shaved her hair to raise funds for the home. Claire Course works at MHA Oak Manor... Senior Care Assistant At Shefford Home Braves The Shave And Raises More Than £450 appeared first on The Carer.

Two nurses in the Midlands have led the development of a clinical device to help support children with the respiratory condition cystic fibrosis. Nurses innovate on breakthrough device for young respiratory patients appeared first on Nursing Times.

A former government minister has called for a court order to be lifted which has blocked UK readers from accessing an article that has challenged the Lucy Letby murder verdict, arguing it is “in defiance of open justice”. Blocked article on Lucy Letby ‘defies’ open justice, says Tory MP appeared first on Nursing Times.

A senior nurse at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, who once considered dropping out of training, has been given a special award recognising long service by community nurses. Teesside community nurse recognised with long service award appeared first on Nursing Times.

Dr Barry Hill has been appointed as the new head of school of nursing and midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU). Buckinghamshire New University appoints new head of nursing school appeared first on Nursing Times.

Higher education called for 81-year-old care home resident Brian Hodgson – when he spent time with students at Durham University. Brian, who lives at Mandale... Off To University For 81-Year-Old Care Home Resident Brian appeared first on The Carer.

Photo 1: Resident Michael Holdstock, who has a visual impairment, gently strokes one of the owls with support from its handler.  Photo 2: Resident Les... Charming Owls Bring Joy To Berkshire Care Home Residents appeared first on The Carer.