Norovirus continues to grip the NHS with the number of beds taken up by patients with the virus nearly 150% higher than last year, new figures reveal today. The total remains close to its record high, with an average of 1,134 patients a day in hospital with norovirus last week – down slightly on the […]

Hope has been ignited that the government may scrap a national insurance rise for hospices, care homes and other community health and social care settings. Lords vote to scrap NI hike for hospices, care homes and others appeared first on Nursing Times.

Senior NHS managers believe they should be regulated to restore the public’s confidence in them following the conviction of Lucy Letby, arguing that there “should not be fear of accountability” in the health service. NHS managers back government plans to regulate them appeared first on Nursing Times.

An NHS trust in the North East of England has become the first in the region to achieve a prestigious global nursing and midwifery quality mark. North East trust achieves global nursing excellence standards appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at HC-One’s Defoe Court Care Home, in Newton Aycliffe, are celebrating remarkable achievements as they were presented with certificates of accomplishment for their dedication... ‘We’ve Worked Hard For This’: Newton Aycliffe Care Home Residents Receive Recognition For Chair Exercise Achievements appeared first on The Carer.

Linda Nazarko on the need to reach out to people who may feel digitallty excluded. ‘We need to provide a more holistic service for those who are digitally excluded’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Director of Workforce, Education and Standards, Laura Lamb, tells us about a change in registration qualification conditions starting in June 2025.

Chater Lodge care home in Ketton, Stamford recently received a cheque from the Round Table Stamford 611 for £500 for the home to install a... Local Volunteer Group Donates To Chater Lodge appeared first on The Carer.

Carers UK, in partnership with supporting charities, has announced the theme for Carers Week 2025, running from 9th-15th June. This year’s campaign will focus on... Carers Week 2025 Launches Theme ‘Caring About Equality’ appeared first on The Carer.

The Birmingham International Tattoo has raised over £8,100 for Royal Star & Garter. The military extravaganza took place on 8-9 February, and was attended by... Over £8k Raised For Veterans’ Charity At Birmingham International Tattoo appeared first on The Carer.

Rosedale Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, was alive with colour, music, and delicious aromas as staff, residents, and the local community... Rosedale Court Care Home Celebrates Unity with Cultural Extravaganza appeared first on The Carer.

Tens of thousands have accessed NHS advice on attending mammograms since the launch of the first-ever NHS breast cancer screening campaign last week. There were 32,432 visits to NHS breast screening advice pages last week (Monday 17 February – 24 February) – an increase of 145% in just a week. The NHS in England launched […]