NHS national medical director, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, said: “The winter flu season has not only hit the NHS early this year, but it is potentially on track to be one of the worst we have ever seen, as the ‘quad-demic’ continues to increase pressure across services. “Frontline NHS staff are currently under significant pressure […]

Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs... Insolvency Warning as Care Providers in England Face Financial Pressure from Rising Costs appeared first on The Carer.

A Senior Care Assistant at Cookridge House Care Home in Leeds has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare... Local Senior Care Assistant Celebrates 15 Years of Service with Cookridge Court appeared first on The Carer.

Wedding bells have been ringing out at a care home in Sway, after a resident was surprised with a re-enactment of her granddaughter’s wedding, after... Care Home Surprises Resident by Recreating Granddaughter’s Wedding appeared first on The Carer.

Paul Newman, Chief Executive of Greensleeves Care and an advocate for the health and social care sector, has been awarded an MBE in the New... Greensleeves Care CEO Awarded MBE for Services to Health and Social Care appeared first on The Carer.

Changes for Swiss nursing and midwifery professionals applying to join the register

New Year Honours 2025

Nurses, doctors and surgeons are among dozens of NHS staff on the 2025 New Year Honour list, released today (Monday 30 December). The head of the NHS, Amanda Pritchard, praised the dedication of those recognised in what has again been another challenging year for the health service. This year staff have dealt with record levels of demand but also […]

Team members at a Quorn care home took to the skies and raised thousands for Dementia UK and Admiral Nurses in Leicestershire. Seven team members... Care Home Team Members Raise over £7,000 for Local Charity appeared first on The Carer.

Thousands of stroke patients are missing out on lifechanging treatment and support as vital elements of in-hospital stroke care have declined over the last decade... In-Hospital Stroke Care Provision Has Not Improved Enough Over The Last 10 Years, Says The Stroke Association appeared first on The Carer.

A groundbreaking new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, developed by Aberdeen-based pharmaceutical company TauRX, could soon be available on the NHS, offering hope to millions of... Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Pill Offers New Hope for Patients in the UK appeared first on The Carer.

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