NMC study highlights ‘advanced practice’ risks
Experienced nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on complex, autonomous and expert roles commonly referred to as ‘advanced practice’, according to independent research commissioned by the NMC. But it’s unclear whether people who use services and the public understand the advanced practitioner’s role and what it means for them. The NMC says this matters because […]
Almost half of care staff are unhappy with pay
New data indicates that 97% of UK care organisations have issues with rostering while almost half (46%) of care staff are unhappy with pay. As is well documented, the care sector in the UK is facing a significant workforce shortage, with more than one in ten care worker posts remaining unfilled, according to figures published […]
Survey reveals public dissatisfaction with social care services
Only one in seven of the British public are satisfied with social care services, according to analysis of the British Social Attitudes survey by the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund. The analysis from the two health and care think tanks reveals that just 14% of the 3,362 people questioned said they were very or […]
69% of the social care workforce still see their future in sector
Research coordinated by Vida Healthcare has revealed that only 42% of the general public would consider a career in health or social care, and yet 69% of the social care workforce see their future career in social care. The dementia care specialist coordinated research into the sentiment of the social care and NHS workforce following […]
‘Time to act is now’ to ensure social care system can cope with needs of ageing population
A new in-depth report from the Charity Age UK has revealed how our under-funded and overstretched NHS and social care system is struggling and sometimes failing to cope with the needs of older people. Longstanding problems, predating the pandemic but exacerbated by it too, are piling pressure on families and carers and leaving the NHS […]
Could video games help with dementia care?
A brand new study from Samsung, surveying over 65 year olds in the UK, has revealed that over a third (36%) are gaming every day. Baycroft Care Homes offer care for dementia residents, and Managing Director, Stewart McGinn, say the study is “groundbreaking and could elicit significant change”. McGinn explained: “Video games can be extremely […]
Ethnic diversity rising in nursing, says NMC report
The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register has grown by nearly two percent to a record 771,445. The NMC’s latest report show this growth is being driven in large part by the number of internationally educated joiners, which continues to rise at a much faster rate […]
RCN research warns of nursing workforce crisis
A new report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows how failure by successive UK governments to tackle the nursing workforce crisis in England has created “the greatest risk to publicly funded health and care services since their creation”. The report, which presents solutions for sustainable nursing recruitment and retention, outlines how past, current and […]
Vacancies in social care increase by 52%
New figures released by Skills for Care show that the number of vacant posts in adult social care have increased by 52% in one year – the highest rate on record. Key findings from the annual ‘The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England report’ include: There are 165,000 vacant posts […]
NHS Confederation: Social care workforce crisis risks patient safety
NHS leaders across England say staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the care and safety of patients in the NHS at risk. Almost 250 NHS leaders responding to an NHS Confederation survey say that patients are being delayed in hospital much longer than they should, with the knock-on impact […]