Health visiting services risk “falling off a cliff” without urgent investment in the workforce, MPs have been warned. MPs urged to invest in ‘decimated’ health visiting services appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nursing and other healthcare leaders have welcomed a plan to tackle the urgent and emergency care crisis with cautious optimism. New plan for improving urgent and emergency care appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing has launched a new division dedicated to the support and development of general practice nurses (GPNs). QICN launches ‘professional home’ for general practice nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

Meadowbrook, a luxury care home in Bishop’s Stortford, marked the end of last week by introducing residents to a charming cast of falcons and other... Bishops Stortford Care Come Residents Are Introduced to a Charming Cast of Falcons appeared first on The Carer.

Oyster Care Homes marked a significant milestone recently with the traditional topping out ceremony at its eleventh care home, Bradshaw Lodge in Shripney. The event... Oyster Care Homes Celebrates Building Milestone in Shripney appeared first on The Carer.

A new hard-hitting report from the Homecare Association reveals government cuts have caused widespread exploitative commissioning by cash-strapped councils, crippling state-funded homecare, and renews calls... Homecare Association Calls for a National Contract for Care appeared first on The Carer.

Following the success of Aberdeen FC’s Scottish Cup win, an Aberdeenshire care home is helping to support the next generation of local football players. Ellon-based... Care Home Sponsors Local Football Team To Strengthen Intergenerational Links appeared first on The Carer.

A council has said it will pay about £2.3m in refunds after overcharging people for the cost of care. Southend-on-Sea City Council has contacted residents... Council Rectifies Care Costs Charging Error appeared first on The Carer.

Across the NHS, healthcare staffing leaders are looking to reduce agency spend and find more ways to manage workforce challenges effectively. NHS Professionals National Bank offers an innovative workforce solution to health leaders appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in York, North Yorkshire, celebrated World Bicycle Day (3rd June) in the most joyful and inclusive way possible—with... York Care Home Celebrates World Bicycle Day With Inclusive Bike Ride For Residents appeared first on The Carer.

Paul Edwards, chief nursing officer at Dementia UK reflects on the need for specialist dementia nursing in social care. ‘In dementia care, specialist nurses can greatly improve situations for all concerned’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home as one of its residents reaches her 105th Birthday in style. Marian was joined... 105 Years Celebrations For Tewkesbury Fields Care Home Resident appeared first on The Carer.