Free PPE support to health and social care providers during the COVID pandemic has been extended until March 2022. The…
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The number of COVID related deaths in care homes in England and Wales has dropped for the seventh consecutive week…
A care home manager at Royal Star & Garter has spoken about the pressures and stresses she experienced during the…
One dose of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines has cut care home COVID-19 infections by almost two-thirds. The University College…
Care home chiefs are divided on whether COVID vaccinations should be mandatory for their workforce. News that the government is…
A new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to plan for, prevent and respond to external health threats has been announced…
Seven deaths have been reported following a COVID-19 outbreak at a Devon care home. Devon & Cornwall Police confirmed the…
More than 400 care homes, covering around 12,000 elderly residents, are to take part in a clinical trial of COVID-19…
Leading union UNISON has said the government’s extension of emergency funding for social care must be used to support staff…
A National Day of Reflection to recognise the impact of the pandemic and lockdown is being supported by the National…