A charity that oversees specialist nurses for a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos has announced that it has received enough funding to maintain a key presence in Scotland. Funding secured for asbestos cancer nurse leader in Scotland appeared first on Nursing Times.

Plans to transform the whole nature of the nursing workforce in the NHS are ambitious and exciting. A record number of recruits are needed to deliver on the UK government’s NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, to staff a system more focused on preventative and proactive care. How we can deliver the nursing recruitment revolution together appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new report has revealed that the number of children waiting for an outpatient appointment has increased by almost 200% in six years. Nurses warn of ‘catastrophic’ Northern Ireland paediatric waiting times appeared first on Nursing Times.

End of life charity Marie Curie has produced a comprehensive toolkit for hospices across the UK aiming to establish “Men’s Sheds” as an integral part... Marie Curie Launches New Toolkit To Encourage More Hospice Men’s Sheds appeared first on The Carer.

In a recent visit to The Hall care home in Thornton-Le-Dale, Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, congratulated the staff on becoming one of... MP Celebrates Thornton-Le-Dale Care Home’s National Accreditation Achievement appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and guests at The Cedars Care Home in Bourne enjoyed an elegant afternoon of tea tasting and cakes to celebrate National Tea Day. Based... Betty’s Tea Rooms at The Cedars appeared first on The Carer.

Minister for Social Care, Dawn Bowden, has launched a new National Office for Care and Support, marking an important step towards a National Care Service... Wales Launches National Office for Care and Support appeared first on The Carer.

Health and care organisations have been urged to make a “simple switch” and serve decaffeinated drinks to patients as standard, following new nurse-led research that has revealed the positive impact it can have on patient health. Giving patients decaf drinks reduces falls risk and improves care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Kelvinside Manor is the most recent care home being opened by Meallmore this autumn, and marks Meallmore’s 27th care home in Scotland, and eighth within... New Glasgow Care Home to Open This Autumn appeared first on The Carer.

Two long-lost friends who first met at a ladies’ club have been reunited after 30 years in a care home in Macclesfield. Anna Jeffrey and... From Ladies Club to Care Home: Unlikely Reunion Brings Joy to Two Long-Lost Friends appeared first on The Carer.

Lucy Letby is back in court this week seeking permission to appeal her conviction of the murder of seven babies, and attempted murder of six others. Lucy Letby back in court in final bid to appeal convictions appeared first on Nursing Times.

Robin Swann has announced that he will step down as health minister in Northern Ireland when a general election is called, to pursue a seat in Westminster. Robin Swann to step down as Northern Ireland’s health minister appeared first on Nursing Times.