Care workers could be given dementia training – as more than half don’t receive any

Currently, there is no legal requirement for care staff to undertake dementia training in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Dr Catherine Doherty, consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Marie Curie hospice, Belfast, explains why talking openly about your wishes while you’re healthy can spare loved ones uncertainty and ensure the care you receive reflects what matters most to you

Ifeyinwa Oraukwu was given a warning which will stay on his registration for the next 12 months following a Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) hearing.

Ciara Corvan (28) given probation order and must complete community service over actions at Craigavon Area Hospital in Co Armagh

Ciara Corvan pleaded guilty to a total of seven counts of ill treatment of patients

The judge told Ciara Corvan, 28, that she had failed in her duty to treat patients with dignity and respect.