Student editor Zoe Craven on how placements are an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from other health professionals. ‘Placements are where us students begin to feel like nurses’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

People with an eating disorder need long-term coordinated care because they remain at risk of serious physical and mental health problems for up to a decade following diagnosis, according to new research. Eating disorders associated with poor long-term physical and mental health appeared first on Nursing Times.

Patients aged 16 or over with suspected sepsis will receive more tailored treatment under updated guidance for the NHS in England and Wales.  New NICE sepsis guideline should mean ‘faster, tailored treatments’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Healthcare assistants and other support workers in Wales are to receive a wage rise and thousands of pounds in back pay, following a campaign by unions to recognise a widespread issue with banding. Pay rise secured for healthcare support workers across Wales appeared first on Nursing Times.

International Men’s Day, which takes place on 19th November each year, supports men and boys by prioritising their wellbeing and enabling positive conversations about masculinity.... Making Wishes Come True: Care UK’s ‘Wishing Tree’ Initiative on International Men’s Day appeared first on The Carer.

Karuna Manor Care Home has proudly launched its inspiring new Spiritual Dementia Café, a bi-monthly community initiative designed to bring together individuals living with dementia,... Karuna Manor Care Home Launches ‘Spiritual Dementia Café’ to Nurture Connection and Compassion appeared first on The Carer.

The son of celebrated actress Pauline Quirke MBE has announced plans for an ambitious five-day fundraising trek covering 140 kilometres across five counties in support... Actor’s Son to Trek 140km for Dementia Research in Tribute to Mother appeared first on The Carer.

Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice has won an award for its innovative approach to developing people and transforming workplace culture. The charity was awarded HRZone’s Culture... St Peter’s Hospice Wins Award For Workplace Culture appeared first on The Carer.

A new report on reducing NHS waiting times for planned (or elective) care, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that despite NHSE spending £3.24bn... Billions Spent to Tackle NHS Waiting Lists But Targets Still Missed, PAC finds appeared first on The Carer.

The future of quality dementia care relies on understanding and emotional awareness that the experience of dementia heightens feelings and lessens thinking, according to Professor... University Academic Calls for Emotionally Intelligent Dementia Care at UK Dementia Congress appeared first on The Carer.

A group of doctors and nurses from St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne have trekked more than 50km of the Sahara Desert, helping to raise £130,000.... Doctors and Nurses Trek Sahara to Raise Record Amount for Charity appeared first on The Carer.

A new study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research led... Promising Research Into Shingles Vaccine as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on The Carer.