Contribution of nursing celebrated in 2026 New Year’s Honours list
More than 20 nurses and midwives have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their professions and the wider healthcare sector in the 2026 New Years Honours List. The post Contribution of nursing celebrated in 2026 New Year’s Honours list appeared first on Nursing Times.
New video shines light on key role of nurses who give cancer treatment
A video has been made highlighting the key role of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) cancer nurses, in the wake of concerns about shortages in hospital oncology departments across the UK. The post New video shines light on key role of nurses who give cancer treatment appeared first on Nursing Times.
Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York
Up to 15,000 private sector nurses were expected to take strike action today in New York over a range of issues linked to staffing levels, patient safety and other grievances. The post Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York appeared first on Nursing Times.
An exercise programme for older people with frailty in the community
A community healthcare provider launched a quality-improvement project to develop a home-based exercise programme for housebound individuals. The post An exercise programme for older people with frailty in the community appeared first on Nursing Times.
New 24-hour end-of-life care support service launches in Birmingham
A new service has been launched to help people across Birmingham and Solihull to access specialist end of life and palliative care in their own homes. The post New 24-hour end-of-life care support service launches in Birmingham appeared first on Nursing Times.
NMC turns to tech to improve ‘timeliness’ of fitness to practise hearings
The nursing regulator has announced that it plans to upgrade the technology used in its fitness to practise (FtP) hearings, in order to “deliver a faster and more reliable” service. The post NMC turns to tech to improve ‘timeliness’ of fitness to practise hearings appeared first on Nursing Times.
Hospital admissions for dog bites on the rise with lasting trauma risk
Hospital admissions for injuries from dogs have increased dramatically in England and Wales over recent decades, with mental trauma resulting in many cases, warn researchers. The post Hospital admissions for dog bites on the rise with lasting trauma risk appeared first on Nursing Times.
Number of trusts reporting ‘critical incidents’ in England on the rise
One of the biggest hospital trusts in the country has declared a ‘critical incident’ due to pressures on its services, joining other acute providers that took the same step earlier in the week. The post Number of trusts reporting ‘critical incidents’ in England on the rise appeared first on Nursing Times.
Advanced safeguarding practitioners: enhanced support in abortion care
An abortion care provider introduced an advanced safeguarding practitioner role after identifying a rising incidence and complexity of safeguarding cases. The post Advanced safeguarding practitioners: enhanced support in abortion care appeared first on Nursing Times.
Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York
Up to 15,000 private sector nurses were expected to take strike action today in New York over a range of issues linked to staffing levels, patient safety and other grievances. The post Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York appeared first on Nursing Times.