Over 400,000 Social Care Staff Not Vaccinated, Research Suggests
Over 400,000 of England’s adult social care workforce have not received a coronavirus vaccine, according to research.
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Can The Care Sector Recover Without The Vaccine?
By Matt McDonald, partner and employment disputes specialist at law firm Shakespeare Martineau (www.shma.co.uk)
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Alzheimer’s Society Calling On Care Workers To Share Experiences
Alzheimer’s Society is asking professional care workers to complete a short set of questions to find out the barriers and challenges they face in caring for people with dementia.
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Are You a Registered Manager Moving to a New Role? Then Start with a List!
By Philippa Shirtcliffe, Head of Care Quality, QCS (www.qcs.co.uk)
Most of us have experienced a sense of deep satisfaction that comes from landing a new job
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105 Year Old Bristol Care Home Resident Becomes Social Media Star
Edna Alvis, a resident at Brunelcare’s Deerhurst care home, has gone ‘viral’ on social media after her 105th birthday celebrations were recorded by BBC Radio Bristol.
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Maggie Keenan Praises NHS For Protecting Millions Against COVID And Encourages Everyone To Get Their Second Dose
Maggie Keenan, who made history when she became the first person in the world to receive an approved COVID-19 jab in December, has praised the hard work of “incredible” NHS staff in delivering the vaccination programme,
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Urgent Action Needed As Dementia Identified As Leading Cause Of Death In England
Alzheimer’s Research UK said the dementia crisis cannot be ignored any longer after the Office of National Statistics confirmed that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the leading cause of death in England in March 2021.
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Portishead Care Home Celebrates 20th Year Anniversary
A Portishead care home has celebrated 20 years of delivering care in the community this month with a virtual party.
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Three Quarters Of Care Workers’ Mental Health Has Worsened During Pandemic
Three quarters of care workers have experienced worsened mental health because of their work during the pandemic.
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Stunning New Photographs Show The People Behind The National Vaccination Effort
A series of unseen photographs capturing the size and scale of the UK-wide vaccination programme have been published by the UK government today ahead of a new campaign urging under-50s to get the jab.
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Hip, Hip, Hooray For St George’s Day!
It was all dragons and roses all round at Wilsmere House care home, in Harrow weald, as residents and staff celebrated St George’s Day. Legend has it St George was a soldier in the Roman army
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COVID-19 Designated Unit Closes At Grantham Care Home As Transmission Rates Drop
A unit which has cared for more than 80 people during the COVID-19 pandemic is to close as vaccinations take effect in the over-65 age group.
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Local Care Home Residents Celebrate The Return Of Hairdressers
There were happy scenes at Barchester Southgate Beaumont care home in Southgate as hairdressers were finally allowed back into the home.
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Coronavirus No Longer The Main Cause Of Deaths In England And Wales
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in England and Wales in March behind dementia and heart disease according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
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Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill Surprise Visit From Friends At The Bright Horizons Nursery
Residents and Community Hub club members at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill were delighted to receive another virtual visit from their little friends at the neighbouring Bright Horizons Nursery.
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