The peer leading a government-commissioned review into adult social care in England has called for a national “moment of reckoning” on the sector, similar to that which led to the creation of the NHS. Baroness brands social care as ‘creaking, inconsistent and impenetrable’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A pioneering GP practice near Edinburgh has launched its own dedicated nurse-led clinical research facility, with the hope that other surgeries will follow its example. Lothian nurses bringing clinical research into their local communities appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed that Choice Support will continue to deliver its Experts by Experience (ExE) programme, whilst the Voices for Health... CQC Renews Commitment to Lived Experience as New Contracts Begin This Spring appeared first on The Carer.

A group of Key Stage Two children from St Budeaux’s Marine Academy spent a fun hour playing games and chatting with their residents of neighbouring... Fun and Games as Care Home Residents Welcome Local Pupils appeared first on The Carer.

A new degree apprenticeship designed to rapidly upskill nursing associates has been accredited by regulators, a higher education institution has announced. ‘Unique’ degree apprenticeship for nursing associates approved  appeared first on Nursing Times.

Public Health Wales is highlighting the importance of brain health following a review of international evidence showing that up to 45 percent of dementia cases... Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented Through Lifestyle Changes Study Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Bowesbury care home in Derby, operated by Crystal Care Collection, recently welcomed the local community to an open event with ambassador, television personality, author and... Derby Care Home Hosts Successful Open Event with TV’s Anthea Turner appeared first on The Carer.

Baroness Louise Casey has written directly to Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting with five priority demands she expects the Government to address in... Casey Commission Sets Out Five Priority Demands as Social Care Reaches ‘Moment of Reckoning’ appeared first on The Carer.

A West Yorkshire academic has been elected as England’s chapter president elect for one of the world’s largest and most prestigious nursing leadership organisations. UK academic elected to prestigious nursing ‘honor society’ role appeared first on Nursing Times.

Internationally educated nurses and midwives are facing “unprecedented” levels of hardship caused by immigration restrictions on access to welfare benefits, according to a report from a nursing charity. Internationally educated nurses and midwives facing financial struggles appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new definition of corridor care has been published by NHS England that is to be used in mandatory reporting by NHS trusts. Welcome steps towards eliminating ‘unacceptable’ corridor care in NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.

Student editor Jen Winch on the moments that stay with you and how they are not just the clinical ones, but the emotional ones too. ‘There is a quiet truth that every nurse and student learns eventually’ appeared first on Nursing Times.