Scotland told to expect 500 more delayed discharges to enter social care during April
Scottish social care providers have been told to expect another 500 people categorised as delayed discharges to leave hospital during April. …
Nursing care
NMC publishes FAQs on emergency nurse register
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published COVID-19 guidance, including FAQs on how to accept nurses who have registered via the emergency…
Tighter CPD standards on the cards for social care nurses
Nurses working in social care may face tighter post-registration standards. Nursing regulator the Nursing and Midwifery Council has set up a steering…
Social care nurses are not “second class citizens”
Nursing regulator the Nursing & Midwifery Council used the platform of the Care England annual conference to launch a statement on the…
Intrusive nurse call consoles and multiple devices for carers to become obsolete with new technology
GHM Care has launched the latest version of its Nexus Care smart messaging platform so staff can receive alarm notifications from any…
Standard dehydration tests don’t work, say University researchers
Standard tests used to identify dehydration are not working for older people living in care homes – according to new research from…
Southern Care Maintenance helps keep fire alarm and nurse call systems paperwork safe
Fire alarm and nurse call systems require routine testing and servicing, but it can be difficult to have all the paperwork, inspection…
Residents with diabetes need more care, Diabetes UK tells Kent event
One in four care home residents lives with diabetes and more could be done to improve the wellbeing of those with the…
Neglect a concern in England’s care homes
A study by UCL Researchers claims neglectful behaviour in UK care homes is widespread. The survey of care home staff in England…
Fresh Brexit staffing warning
The specialist nursing practice at Clayton Recruitment is warning that the threat Brexit poses to labour availability, coupled with fewer nurses entering…
