Clearly defined roles, training and routine discussions with patients can help reduce polypharmacy. This could help people stop taking medicines that are not necessary. How to deprescribe in primary care and reduce polypharmacy appeared first on Nursing Times.

Alice Kenway talks about the physical and emotional challenges of long nursing shifts, including managing breaks, hydration, and balancing patient care with your own wellbeing. ‘Brace yourself for the 12-hour shift as a registered nurse’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The UK has become a “springboard” for internationally recruited nurses to gain experience and then move to other high-income countries with better pay, conditions and career opportunities, members of Unison have warned. Pay and conditions pushing overseas nurses out of UK appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses need to make sure they can spot and act on the signs of harmful alcohol use in older people, researchers and nursing leaders have urged. Harmful alcohol use no longer a ‘young people issue’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

We have produced a new learning resource for people working with children and young people to support you to use the SSSC Codes of Practice, the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Promise in your practice.

Bluebird Care Reading, Wokingham, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell has announced that one of their exceptional live-in carers, Kadijatu Koroma, has been named Regional Winner of... Bluebird Care Live-in Carer Wins Regional Title and National Honour for Outstanding Dementia Care appeared first on The Carer.

The Key to me Programme is made up of four components A new initiative launched by Methodist Homes (MHA designed to unlock conversations is proving... New Initiative Launched To Unlock Conversations And Memories Proving To Be A Success At Penarth Home appeared first on The Carer.

Lovett Care has announced that The Waterside Care Home in St Helens is now open and has proudly welcomed its first resident, Billy Brown. Clare... Lovett Care Announces The Opening Of The Waterside Care Home In St Helens appeared first on The Carer.

A stunning model of St George’s Brewery, one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks, has been meticulously crafted by 92-year-old care home resident Terry Lyons. Terry... 92-Year-Old Care Home Resident Brings Iconic Bristol Brewery Back To Life In Stunning Model appeared first on The Carer.

A nurse who has spent her career serving west Wales has been appointed as nursing director for the area’s health board. West Wales health board appoints substantive nurse director appeared first on Nursing Times.

Individuals that need extra protection this year include those aged 75 and over (including those by 17 June 2025), older adult care home residents, and... Care Residents Urged To Book NHS Spring Covid-19 Vaccine As Rollout Begins appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home in Newark, Nottinghamshire, are set to host an information talk and session with a volunteer from the Alzheimer’s Society in... Newark Care Home Invites Community To Alzheimer’s Society Talk And Session appeared first on The Carer.