Blogs
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19 Jun 2025
Representing the ÍâÍøÌìÌà at the 30th International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress – Helsinki 2025
Vice Chair of ÍâÍøÌìÌà Council, Natalie Brooks shares her reflections on attending ICN Congress 2025
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18 Jun 2025
Guidance on Statutory Compliance for Care Home Managers – Buildings and Premises
Following a 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Congress resolution, we have developed practical guidance to help care home managers meet statutory responsibilities related to buildings and premises. Many care homes operate in ageing environments that can pose serious risks. This resource provides clear advice, a compliance checklist, and signposting to support safe, legally compliant care settings.
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18 Jun 2025
The campaign continues at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff and patients alike find onsite parking at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust not only frustrating but it also adds significant stress and unnecessary worry to their day.
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17 Jun 2025
A gentle revolution: Namaste Care
The word ‘namaste’ carries a beautiful meaning – ‘to honour the spirit within’. In care homes across the world, this profound concept has transformed into a revolutionary approach to caring for our older people.
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17 Jun 2025
Why Research in Social Care Matters
How providing high-quality care requires kindness and experience – and knowledge gained through research.
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17 Jun 2025
Independent health and social care update
As we settle into summer, I thought it would be a good time to pause, reflect and share a bit about what I have been up to so far this year and remind you about some of the ÍâÍøÌìÌà professional resources you can tap into as members working in independent health and social care (IHSC).
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16 Jun 2025
Don’t be scared of the ‘H’ word
Melissa Mungovan, from children's hospice service Demelza, challenges common assumptions about palliative care and hospices.
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16 Jun 2025
Talking about death and dying
ÍâÍøÌìÌà South East's Rian Gleave reflects on the skills and sensitivities required for discussing death.
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13 Jun 2025
Time to have your say: let’s make our voices heard
ÍâÍøÌìÌà President Bejoy Sebastian discusses the ÍâÍøÌìÌà pay consultations, making the collective voice of nursing heard and the tragic air crash in India.
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12 Jun 2025
Inspiring Change: Stacey’s Journey from Uncertainty to Nursing Leadership and Academic Excellence, Championing Care Homes as Rewarding Career Pathways.
I never wanted to be a nurse.