Abstract Palliative and end-of-life care settings have historically lacked a strong research culture. Marie Curie has integrated research nurses into its hospices, increasing research participation among staff, patients, caregivers and stakeholders, and creating a culture in which research drives development and improvement. Citation: Stanley S… The role of hospice research nurses in promoting palliative care research appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new NHS-backed project aiming to boost representation of women from different ethnic backgrounds in breast cancer trials, backed by a new nursing post, has launched this week. Specialist nurse at centre of project to boost diversity in cancer trials appeared first on Nursing Times.

Care Minister Stephen Kinnock has written to local councils outlining key priorities for building winter resilience in adult social care, as the government announces up... Minister Urges Winter Preparedness as Councils Receive £3.7bn Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Unpaid carers, whose finances, health and ability to work are already impacted by their caring responsibilities, say the pressure of caring is unrelenting – with... Unpaid Carers Are Increasingly Caring For Longer Hours Each Week As A Result Of Growing Caring Responsibilities appeared first on The Carer.

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has welcomed two new members, including a highly experienced senior healthcare leader and paediatric and adult nurse. Nurse leader joins NMC council at critical time for the regulator appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has welcomed Welsh Government moves to increase NHS “transparency and public accountability” but called on it to go further and release more data. RCN welcomes Welsh health secretary pledge to hold NHS to account appeared first on Nursing Times.

Socialising could help to reverse frailty in older people over 70, by helping them to become more physically robust, according to UK researchers. Prescribing social activities may reverse frailty for older people appeared first on Nursing Times.

As Scotland celebrates Care Experienced Week, we are proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to supporting care experienced people to access meaningful employment, education and development opportunities. 

Green Park Nursing Home, based in Greater Sankey, Warrington, recently marked the Festival of Lights with a vibrant and meaningful Diwali celebration, bringing together residents,... Warrington Nursing Home Brings Light and Joy to Residents and Colleagues with Diwali Celebration appeared first on The Carer.

When Spring Grove Care Home in Hampstead undertook a major wet room refurbishment programme, the challenge wasn’t just to modernise. It was to do so... Fast-track Care Home Bathroom Upgrades: How Spring Grove Achieved Stylish Wet Room Refurbs in Just 1.5 Days Each appeared first on The Carer.

Boutique Care Homes celebrated a key construction milestone on October 7th with the topping out of Martello Manor, its new purpose-built care home in Hythe.... Mayor of Hythe Marks Major Milestone as Martello Manor Reaches New Heights appeared first on The Carer.

Hartford Care has achieved the prestigious national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for end of life care at its Woodlands House care home... Woodlands House Care Home Achieves The National Gold Standards Framework Quality Hallmark Award appeared first on The Carer.