Flu hospitalisations have surged by more than half in just one week, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures reveal today.  An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week – the highest ever for this time of year and up 55% […]

A new toolkit has been launched to help international nursing and midwifery students to progress successfully through UK higher education. ‘Arrive and thrive’ toolkit launched to support overseas nursing students  appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses, doctors and other union representatives showed their support outside the Senedd today, as it debated a joint petition calling on the government to end ‘corridor care’ in hospitals. Welsh NHS staff rally as parliament debates ‘end corridor care’ campaign appeared first on Nursing Times.

A university in Edinburgh plans to launch a new three-year full-time BSc Nursing programme, designed to offer students a ‘fast-track’ route into the health and social care workforce. Scottish university to launch new three-year nursing degree appeared first on Nursing Times.

Jo Rodda and Mark Kitchingham say that blood biomarkers, digital cognitive testing and portable MRI could improve dementia diagnosis. ‘Tackling inequities requires new tools to make assessment faster’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Cuts to NHS mileage allowances are to be imposed in the new year, in spite of strong opposition and campaigning from community nurses. NHS mileage allowance cuts to go ahead despite nurse opposition  appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Worcester experienced the delights of Turks and Caicos with a themed event that brought the spirit of the... Care Home Residents Enjoy A Taste Of The Tropics appeared first on The Carer.

The residents and staff of Elm Bank Care Home in Kettering, was recently wrapped with joy and warmth as they celebrated World Children’s Day with... Hearts Connect As Elm Bank Care Home Residents Celebrate World Childrens Day appeared first on The Carer.

A new monitoring system for maternity services has been launched by NHS England with the aim of improving patient safety. New ‘early warning system’ for NHS maternity care launched appeared first on Nursing Times.

B&M Care have launched three new complex dementia care hubs at Osbourne Court in Baldock, The Radley in Borehamwood and Dalton Lodge in Walthamstow. The... B&M Care Launches Specialist Complex Dementia Care Hubs appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and colleagues at Coppice Court Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, were delighted to welcome a special guest on Friday 28th November, as Josh... Eastbourne MP Marks UK Parliament Week with Visit to Coppice Court Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

A NEW 1970s-themed snug has been unveiled at an Edinburgh care home, aiming to help residents living with dementia reconnect with memories from their past. The immersive room... Touch Of Retro Comfort As Care Home Brings Back The 70s appeared first on The Carer.