By Steven Hurst, Director of Corporate Learning at Arden University (https://arden.ac.uk) Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful organisation, but in the care industry,... Preventing Accidental Managers in UK Care Homes appeared first on The Carer.

A look at the September issue of Nursing Times, which has a special focus on nursing education and training. ‘Education is vital if nursing and midwifery are to thrive’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Understand the care and management needs of patients with transfusion dependent beta thalassaemia, a severe type of inherited blood disorder that nurses may encounter in their practice. Care and management of people with transfusion-dependent beta thalassaemia appeared first on Nursing Times.

Thousands of band 5 registered nurses in Scotland are waiting to find out if their roles will be re-banded as part of a landmark review aimed at recognising their specialist skills and responsibilities. Progress check: is Scotland’s band 5 review delivering appeared first on Nursing Times.

A UK drug trial has confirmed that ethnicity should be taken into consideration by clinicians when it comes to blood pressure treatments. Trial confirms ethnicity ‘matters’ for hypertension drug regimens appeared first on Nursing Times.

Carmel Bond and Jo Bedford discuss their research on helping to enable nursing and midwifery students to flourish. ‘Nursing education should prioritise student flourishing, not just surviving’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

A nurse dubbed “inspirational and remarkable” has celebrated 40 years in the same role as a ward sister at a hospital in the West Country. Longest serving ward sister? Nurse celebrates 40 years in role appeared first on Nursing Times.

A World War One hero’s military medals which his widow had kept in a tin box have gone on display at the veterans’ care home... World War One Hero’s Medals Get Pride Of Place At Broughton House Museum appeared first on The Carer.

A new study has revealed the most important factors for ageing positively, according to the lived experiences and views of older adults in England. Research... Older Adults Share Experiences Of Ageing Positively appeared first on The Carer.

A Stroke survivor and former Member of Parliament has stepped into a powerful new role to transform chest, heart and stroke care across Scotland. Amy... Stroke Survivor Turns Policymaker To Push For Urgent NHS Reform appeared first on The Carer.

A new study by The King’s Fund has revealed that a substantial proportion of routine NHS mental health care is now being delivered by private... NHS Reliance On Private Mental Health Beds For Routine Care Report Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

Alzheimer’s Society calls for rapid improvements to dementia diagnosis and support as new evidence paints bleak picture One in five people affected by dementia have... One In Five People Affected By Dementia Get No Support, As Impact Of Dementia Is Laid Bare In A New Report appeared first on The Carer.