In late December, Her Honour Judge Walden-Smith handed down a landmark ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for local authorities and their obligations to fund adult... Landmark Ruling Sets Critical Precedent For Adult Social Care Funding And Local Authorities appeared first on The Carer.

The UK Government is facing calls to increase its international healthcare funding, as new analysis suggests that previous cuts to foreign aid have had a significant impact on some low and middle-income countries. RCN calls for restoration of UK investment in global health appeared first on Nursing Times.

A consultation on draft changes to the national NHS job profiles for senior nursing and midwifery roles has been extended. Consultation extended on revisions to senior nursing job profiles appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Donna O’Boyle as a seconded executive adviser to support the improvement of our fitness to practise

A community children’s nurse, who was recently recognised by the King for her work in her field, has announced a year-long fundraising scheme in aid of a service that helps struggling nursing staff. Nurse’s year-long fitness fundraiser starts this month appeared first on Nursing Times.

Throughout January and February Skills for Care is running a campaign to encourage social care workers to #KeepLearning. The campaign follows on from the success... Skills For Care Launches Its ‘Learning And Development Matters’ Campaign appeared first on The Carer.

Following the government announcement of an independent commission to reform adult social care in England chaired by Baroness Louise Carey, the Royal College of Nursing... Nursing Must Be At Heart Of Government Adult Social Care Commission, Says RCN appeared first on The Carer.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England from midday on Thursday 2nd January until... Amber Weather Alert Warning with Increased Risk to Over 65’s appeared first on The Carer.

A family-run care group has launched a community-based outreach initiative aimed at supporting elderly and vulnerable people who will be particularly at risk during the... Care Group Launches Community Outreach Initiative appeared first on The Carer.

Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster under a new plan to... PM Sets Out Plan To End Waiting List Backlogs Through Millions More Appointments appeared first on The Carer.

The UK Government and NHS England have unveiled a plan for reducing patient waiting lists – but unions remain skeptical that it will work without investment in the workforce. ‘Radical’ NHS waiting list plan published appeared first on Nursing Times.

Few pieces of health legislation have triggered the passion that the one on assisted dying has in recent months. On 29 November 2024, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Assisted dying: safety net or slippery slope? appeared first on Nursing Times.