Latest blog: Andrew Swindells' Dad initially found the concept of dementia difficult to grasp, but he still embraced the role of primary caregiver with true dedication. ‘He was determined to shield Mum from the worst effects of dementia’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

As the largest group in the NHS workforce, the views of nursing and midwifery staff count at both the ballot box and for building successful health and social care policy. ‘Nursing Times wants to ensure that the voices of nurses and midwives are heard’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Over 4 million people have now received their spring covid booster from the NHS just 10 weeks after bookings officially opened as part of the latest vaccination campaign. Around 7 million people are eligible for a spring covid jab this year, including those aged 75 and over, those with a weakened immune system and older […]

Newly qualified nurses are facing a “demoralising” search for registered nursing jobs, and considering quitting altogether, amid a surprising shortage of vacancies and NHS trusts cutting costs. New nurses struggle to find jobs despite national shortage appeared first on Nursing Times.

Word-renowned midwife and female genital mutilation campaigner Comfort Momoh has been suspended from the Nursing and Midwifery Council register for six months. Celebrated FGM specialist suspended from NMC register appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Scottish National Party has pledged to fight to protect the NHS from privatisation and gain it extra funding, as part of what it identifies as a set of “moderate left of centre policies” to make life better for the people of Scotland. SNP vows to fight for extra funding for the NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.

Leading dementia organisations have joined forces to publish a new Dementia manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4th July. This collaboration from Alzheimer Scotland,... Dementia Organisations Publish Cross-Sector Manifesto For Incoming Government appeared first on The Carer.

Retired GP practice nurse Jenny Peters on experiencing panic attacks. ‘Each forced breath felt like it would be my last – it was my first panic attack’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cepen Lodge in Chippenham and students from Hardenhuish School got moving and put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’ with a sports... We Like To Move It, Move It – Care Home Residents And Students Get Moving appeared first on The Carer.

The residents and staff at Aldringham Court Care Home in Leiston, Suffolk , are beaming with pride as they celebrate the literary success of their... Aldringham Court Resident Publishes Two Novels appeared first on The Carer.

Peggy Worsfold, a resident at Mill Lane care home in Felixstowe, and a remarkable Land Army veteran, was recently recognised in a special ceremony honouring... Mill Lane Resident Veteran Honoured For Her Service appeared first on The Carer.

Care Providers are being urged to support a campaign to get greater action over social care reform in the General Election. The Independent Care Group... Care Provider Launches Poster Care Campaign appeared first on The Carer.