Revolution Required To Solve Social Care Crisis
A new paper from the neoliberal think tank the Adam Smith Institute argues that the social care system is broken, unfit for purpose and cannot be fixed by new taxes.
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4.4 Million People Have To Use Annual Leave For Caring Duties
3 in 5 working carers (60%) in the UK had to take annual leave to carry out caring duties in the last year, taking on average 6 days from their annual leave allowance
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Veterans’ Care Home Celebrates Heroism Of D-Day Resident
Royal Star & Garter in High Wycombe has thrown a special D-Day party for one of its residents, who took part in the Normandy landings 76 years ago.
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Whole Home Testing Rolled Out To All Care Homes In England
Adult care homes for under-65s, including those with learning disabilities or mental health problems will be offered testing, regardless of whether residents have symptoms
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Face Coverings Welcome Although Questions Will Be Asked About Why Not Sooner
Responding to new guidance that from 15 June all hospital staff will be required to wear surgical masks at all times and hospital visitors should wear
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Interconnection Between Funding & Workforce
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has submitted written evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee.
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NHS Volunteers Extend Support To Frontline Health And Social Care Staff
Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS Volunteer Responders, Minister for Care Helen Whately announced today.
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Falkirk Care Home Residents Are Enjoying Pet Therapy Via Zoom During The Coronavirus Lockdown
Residents at Wallside Grange Care Home in Falkirk are enjoying their pet therapy sessions via Zoom during the coronavirus crisis.
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VODG Calls For Parity In Government’s Social Care COVID-19 Testing Programme
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is calling for full parity in the government’s social care COVID-19
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Swimming Centenarian Celebrates 107th Birthday In Shoreham
One of the oldest living residents of West Sussex has celebrated her 107th birthday this week (Thursday 4 June) with a relatively low-key, lockdown celebration at Elmcroft care home, which is run by Shaw healthcare.
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Taunton Care Home Sends ‘From My Heart To Yours’ Gifts For Residents’ Families
Residents at Oake Meadows care home, Taunton, have sent their family members knitted hearts, photos and cards in a special ‘from my heart to yours’ campaign.
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Covid-19 Tests Offered To Every Care Home For Elderly Or Those With Dementia
Test kits have been offered to every care home for over-65s or those with dementia in England, reaching the testing target for June 6th.
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Spearhead Launch Generic COSHH Training Video For Care Homes
Care sector supplier Spearhead have launched a free COSHH training video for care home staff that can’t attend any in-depth COSHH training due to the lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures.
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Hertfordshire Musicians Put In Surprise Performance At Hitchin Care Home
Residents at a Hertfordshire care home were treated to the musical melodies of a classical three-piece group during a surprise performance to bring joy and
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Charity Single ‘Angel By My Side’ Is Taking The Internet By Storm With 3.3 Million Views!
The emotional and haunting new Charity Single ‘Angel By My Side’ is taking the Internet by storm, raising money for the NHS Charities COVID-19 Appeal.
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