Amelia Swift looks at the positives and negatives of virtual wards. ‘There’s no place like home – but are virtual wards all they are cracked up to be?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

How to support palliative care patients and their families with eating and drinking concerns. Nutrition and hydration: best practice towards the end of life appeared first on Nursing Times.

Over 1 million parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds will be urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine from next week, as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. The NHS is sending invitations to the group from Tuesday (17 September), after the jab offer for pregnant women and school […]

Lord Darzi’s rapid review, carried out for the new government and published earlier this week, concluded that the NHS was in a “critical condition” but can be turned around. ‘I hope the next Darzi report will be a positive story about NHS progress’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NHS workforce was not in a fit state to weather a pandemic when Covid-19 hit the UK, a senior union official told an inquiry this week. Covid inquiry: NHS workforce ‘neglected’ in run-up to pandemic appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government has confirmed that it has been exploring options for regulating senior NHS managers, in the wake of the Lucy Letby conviction. DHSC reaffirms plan to regulate NHS managers following Letby appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has accepted that it "could and should" have done more and acted faster after it was made aware of concerns about Lucy Letby. Thirlwall Inquiry: NMC accepts failure to act quickly on Letby appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the appointment of Tom Riordan to the role of Second Permanent Secretary. The appointment has... DHSC Second Permanent Secretary Appointed appeared first on The Carer.

Brampton Manor by Boutique Care Homes hasannounced its sponsorship of a stable at The British Horse Racing School (BRS), a renowned institution that nurtures young... Brampton Manor Announces Partnership With The British Horse Racing School appeared first on The Carer.

HC-One’s Godden Lodge Care Home in Benfleet, Essex, opened its doors to their local community on Saturday 7th September to host their summer fete. MP... Residents At Essex Care Home Enjoy Summer Fete And MP Visit appeared first on The Carer.

Student editor Carly Davis reflects on her time at university as her time as a student midwife comes to an end. ‘I know that this new chapter will bring new challenges’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

At less than 100 days old, newborn Louis Illsley surprised the residents of Bagshot Gardens Care Home, some of whom are approaching 100 years old.... Baby Born In Care Home Car Park Visits For A Heartwarming Reunion appeared first on The Carer.