Care homes across the UK are being urged to activate their heatwave plans as the Met Office warns that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday, prompting concern for the wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents. Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak appeared first on The Carer.

Australia’s first national nursing workforce strategy is a “gold standard” document, leading UK nursing voices have said. Australia publishes first nursing workforce strategy appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new report examining the role of technology in supporting brain health has found that while public awareness of dementia prevention is rising, many people still lack the confidence and tools to act on it. New Report Explores How Technology Could Help Unlock Dementia Prevention appeared first on The Carer.

A new study today reveals a 35% uplift in care sector degree apprenticeships at the UK’s Top 100 universities in the last two years, despite government funding cuts earlier this year... 35% Increase in Care Sector Degree Apprenticeships at UK’s Top Universities Despite Funding Cuts appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and colleagues at a Black Isle care home are celebrating after winning dozens of prizes and two coveted trophies at two of the region’s leading summer shows. Bloomin’ Marvellous! Care Home Celebrates Gardening Success appeared first on The Carer.

Colleagues and residents from a Scottish provider of elderly and specialist care have collectively raised over £8,000 for Age Scotland after eight months of innovative fundraising activities. Care Home Colleagues and Residents Raise Thousands for Age Scotland appeared first on The Carer.

A showstopping rendition of “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman saw Macey Shaw crowned Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) 2026 champion at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham... The Greatest Show: Homecare’s Got Talent Crowns Its 2026 Champion appeared first on The Carer.

Sarah Butler explores the need for and the benefits of the professional nurse advocate role in general practice nursing. ‘In general practice, professional nurse advocates provide a structured pathway for growth’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Two nurses created RateMyShift, a real-time staff sentiment tool designed to strengthen compassionate leadership, psychological safety and organisational learning. This initiative won the Technology and Data in Nursing category in the 2025 Nursing Times Awards. Turning staff feedback into real-time action: a workforce innovation appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at Bowbridge Court Care Home in Newark brought a touch of tropical sunshine to their community this week with a Hawaiian-themed coffee morning. Bowbridge Court Residents Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Newark with Tropical-Themed Coffee Morning appeared first on The Carer.

George Gaterell enjoyed a live concert at Care for Veterans – a Royal Star & Garter Home, on Friday 7 August. He also received a special 100th birthday card from Their Majesties The King and Queen. WWII Soldier Celebrates 100th Birthday at Worthing Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The Minister for Social Care, Alison McGovern MP, has written to local authorities across England urging them to fast-track access to care and support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)... Minister Writes To Councils Urging Faster Access To Care For People With Motor Neurone Disease appeared first on The Carer.