Coventry University will be the host venue for The DAISY Foundation conference which will also see parts of the two-day event take place in the iconic Coventry Cathedral. This year’s conference – taking place later this month – is titled ‘Why Nurses Stay?’ and is centred on understanding what drives retention of nurses and the […]
When functionality matters as much as aesthetics: Truly INCLUSIVE and stylish FASHION. Steve is a graphic designer who has lived and worked in Manchester for 20 years. He was involved in a car accident 10 years ago and has been missing a limb ever since. He has always had an interest in fashion and likes […]
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Urgent and emergency care in ‘precarious position’ unless exemptions made to nursing strikes: NHS leaders fear they will not be able to guarantee safe care for their patients in emergency and life-critical situations unless exemptions are brought in by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to allow nurses to work on hospital wards during the […]
Here are some small but practical things that can help elderly patients with Dementia: More than 7 million people aged 65 and over in the US suffer from dementia, and the risk of developing this disease significantly increases with age. While this can be a difficult topic to face, there are many practical steps that […]
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THIS IS #SERIOUS SH1T say Spinal Injuries Association: Nurses, carers and politicians are all backing a major campaign to stop spinal cord injured patients suffering harmful neglect because too many are being denied essential bowel care in some medical settings. A spinal cord injury does not just affect the ability to walk, but all bodily […]
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Coventry University has officially launched its new School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health in London as it aims to address staff shortages in the NHS and the care sector. The school has already begun delivering courses, building on its close relationship with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to now work with a range […]
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“A workforce plan without numbers is not a plan but a daydream”, RCEM president says Responding to the latest Emergency Department performance figures published by NHS England for February 2023, Dr Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “The latest data show emergency care remains in crisis. Patients continue to face […]
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Data show 1.65 million patients in England faced 12-hour waits from time of arrival in A&Es in 2022: A new briefing by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, RCEM Explains: Long waits and excess deaths, reveals that in 2022 1,656,206 patients in England waited 12-hours or more from their time of arrival in an Emergency […]
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Driving is a great way to be independent, enabling us to connect with other people, take part in social events, or travel to work. But for people with mobility issues there can be times when it is a challenge to get into, or out of, a car. As part of Toyota’s mission to achieve better […]
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Six questions to ask yourself about a loved one if you’re worried about them as demand for elderly care support surges. Over the last few weeks many of us have spent time catching up with loved ones we may not see often or that live alone to celebrate the festive season and bring in the […]
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