The nation has never been more aware of social isolation and loneliness than in the current lockdown, but a new report published by Heritage Doncaster following a…
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Offers from internet providers to get care homes connected during COVID-19
NHSX and NHS Digital have negotiated offers with telecom companies to get more care providers and care homes connected to the internet during COVID-19.
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International Nurses Day 2020: Royal Star & Garter celebrates nursing and care through the decades
Each year on May 12, celebrations take place around the world to mark International Nurses Day.
The date falls on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, and…
Shaw Mind Launches Mental Health Training for All
In light of the Coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown, the figures around the number of people experiencing poor mental health has increased from one in four to…
Safe working practices get the job done in record time
A go-ahead Scottish company has pulled off a minor miracle – while maintaining the highest possible standards of safe working – to help get the new NHS Louisa Jordan…
Royal Star & Garter launches fundraising campaign amid COVID-19 pandemic
A charity which cares for ex-servicemen and women has launched a new fundraising campaign during the COVID-19 crisis.
The campaign, which adopts Royal Star…
How genuine anonymized patient data will unlock the potential of healthcare
We are now, unquestionably, living in the age of big data. The vast amounts of traceable data generated daily can direct everything from digital transformation…
International Nurses Day 2020: The value of nursing associates
On International Nurses Day 2020 (May 12), Denise Baker, Head of School of Allied Health and Social Care at the University of Derby, reflects on the growth of the…
NCF Survey finds that only 22% of Social Care Workers have been able to access testing
The National Care Forum surveyed its members about the new testing arrangements. The survey represents the perspectives of a wide range of organisations who between…
Innovative dashboard to manage staffing levels during Coronavirus pandemic
During the greatest public health crisis in a century, specialist nursing care provider, Exemplar Health Care, is continuing to innovate by introducing new technology…
Borough Care Staff Show Gratitude For Donations
Staff at Borough Care are extremely grateful to residents’ families and members of the wider community for their donations and kind words of support, as they continue…
Work Together to Support End of Life Patients in Virtual Ward
A local charity and home care provider have joined forces to Support End of Life at home, helping to reduce the pressure on the NHS.
St Helena Hospice…
Why protecting mental health is key to resilience during this crisis
These unprecedented times have seen the health and social care sector experience a huge upheaval. We’re all acutely aware of the immense pressure carers and front…
Researchers highlight the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with cancer
New collaborative research from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Split, Croatia and King’s College London has shown that the response to the outbreak of…
iHASCO Offers Free Training to all Key Workers Across the UK
Bracknell based eLearning provider, iHASCO, have announced that all key workers across the UK can obtain free access to their Mental Health Awareness and Infection…
Mediquip turns training into action at COVID-19 units
Across the country, it's a growing challenge for companies to make vital deliveries and install equipment to help reduce the load on hospitals and critical care…
Keep Calm and Carry on Caring
With the Coronavirus pandemic now sweeping the globe, we all need to heed the Government’s warning to stay at home and observe strict social distancing rules to…
Keeping Greater Manchester’s health and care sector working
New initiative launched by the Growth Company to tackle labour market challenges as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Businesses in the health and care…
Maternity services are open for business – help us keep them that way, says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called on every pregnant woman to support them in keeping services open and available. With maternity services across the…
Dieticians help Covid-19 patients on the road to recovery
Dieticians from Edge Hill University are playing a critical role in supporting patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Julie Abayomi, Associate Head of…
Experts urge delayed surgery patients to increase fitness training during COVID-19
Physiology experts are urging people on surgical waiting lists to consider using high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost the fitness of their heart and lungs…
Lambeth Firefighters volunteer to assemble face shields for the NHS
ShieldNHS, a temporary not-for-profit organisation, has formed to donate and assemble face shields to the NHS. With the help of firefighters at Lambeth station,…
PAMMS shortlisted in National Technology Awards
An innovative technology solution for the health and social care sector, developed by HAS Technology, has been shortlisted for ‘Digital Transformation of the Year’ in…
Charity Releases ‘Self-isolation Survival Guide' To Support Vulnerable Older Adults
Charity Vegetarian for Life, which supports older vegans and vegetarians, has put together some tips on preparing as best you can, and how you might still keep in…
Negative stereotypes about elderly could be putting their health at risk
Stereotyping people in later life and treating all over-65s as a single group could be damaging their physical and mental health, according to a report from national…
Reckless care home bosses disqualified
Reckless bosses of two care homes in the Midlands have been disqualified after they diverted council funds before abandoning elderly residents and staff.
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App deployed free of charge to help NHS and wider care sector
With tens of thousands of retired medics asked to return to work and a quarter of a million volunteers needed to help NHS through the coronavirus crisis, …
Help us help others - volunteers needed in time of crisis
Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare call for volunteers to help older people during coronavirus crisis.
Luxury care home providers, Sunrise…
Heart-warming video as school pupil plays veteran’s favourite song
This week marks the first National Intergenerational Week, running from 23 March to 29 March.
To celebrate the week, Royal Star & Garter, which provides…