NHS patients with an aggressive form of blood cancer are to benefit from a life-extending daily tablet after the health service became Europe’s first to routinely commission the treatment. The new targeted treatment, quizartinib, can now be prescribed to newly-diagnosed patients with a specific type of leukaemia, boosting their chance of remission and long-term survival. […]

A damning report into maternity care in England has led to calls for a review of midwife regulation and investment in the workforce, amid reports that staff are acting outside of their scope of practice and are being stretched beyond their limits. NMC urged to review midwife training standards appeared first on Nursing Times.

A new commitment has been made to foster leadership skills in nurses and midwives of all levels in Northern Ireland. Pledge to develop nursing leadership across Northern Ireland appeared first on Nursing Times.

Staff and residents at Newton House in Grantham are hosting a charity coffee morning and bake sale on 27th September at 10am to raise money... Care Home Excited To Host Another Macmillan Coffee Morning appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and staff members were all smiles at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Michael of Kent Court, which is celebrating 30 years of supporting older... Watford Care Home Marks 30 Years Of Supporting Older People In The Local Community appeared first on The Carer.

Award-winning actors Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter named Ambassadors of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Ruth Wilson MBE is one of Britain’s most celebrated actors, having starred... Ruth Wilson and Will Poulter Mamed Ambassadors of Alzheimer’s Research UK appeared first on The Carer.

Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy has completed a Memory Walk in support of Alzheimer’s world day. The leisurely stroll took place from Upton Bay... Local Care Home Takes A Memory Walk For World Alzheimer’s Day appeared first on The Carer.

Staff at Melbourn Springs Care Home in Melbourn have opened up their doors to welcome the emergency services personnel in their local area. As a... Melbourn Springs Care Home Gives Back To Their Local Emergency Services appeared first on The Carer.

A unique and heartwarming friendship has developed between Ann Lucas, 83, a resident at Acorn Lodge care home in Nuneaton, and Angela Martin, 47, a... Transatlantic Friendship Forms Through Surrey Charity, Adopt a Grandparent appeared first on The Carer.

A North Yorkshire care provider will thank its hard-working staff by hosting an awards night in their honour next month as it also marks its... Carer Rewards Staff With Glittering Awards Night appeared first on The Carer.

Reforming the National Health Service into a social health insurance (SHI) system could boost UK health outcomes to European levels a study has revealed. The new Government... Fabric composition: Upper: Textile Lining & Sock: Textile Sole: Other appeared first on The Carer.

Nursing student numbers in the UK have fallen by more than a fifth in three years, new figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service have shown. Student nurse numbers fall by 21% in three years appeared first on Nursing Times.