Industry organisations and leaders have responded to the government’s action plan for social care: VODG says that it welcomes the government’s efforts to produce an…
Read more...Better access to testing, millions of additional PPE items, expansions to the workforce and a new brand to further recognise the sector’s contribution to society…
Read more...A new IPPR/YouGov poll of UK healthcare professionals responding to the Covid-19 crisis reveals how deeply concerned they are about their safety. When asked if…
Read more...Responding to the latest ONS figures on deaths from COVID-19 in the community, which show that up until 3 April around 10 per cent of…
Read more...ADASS President, Julie Ogley, responding to the increasing numbers of people dying in care homes and in their own homes, has called on the Government…
Read more...New Care, a development-led care home operator, is saving lives during the Coronavirus pandemic. In light of the current healthcare crisis and the unimaginable and…
Read more...An Orchard Care Home in Sunderland has attracted the attention of national TV. Since it was uploaded to Facebook, a video of staff singing has…
Read more...Following a recent & unannounced inspection by the CQC in late March 2020, Oaktree Court Care Home in Wellington has been awarded an overall “Good”…
Read more...All care home residents and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up, the government is announcing today. Currently…
Read more...Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the Government has announced today….
Read more...The Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have issued strong recommendations to local government on fee increases for…
Read more...Responding to today’s Downing Street briefing, Dr Layla McCay, director at the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said: “Our thanks go…
Read more...Food hampers for hard-working staff A North Yorkshire care group has teamed up with a local baker to provide each of its staff with a…
Read more...The unprecedented health pandemic caused by COVID-19 has placed a great deal of pressure on UK care homes – and in recognition of this and…
Read more...Avalon’s manager Sarah Patten with one of the ‘thank you’ cakes; 12-year-old baker Sofia Nichols; 2-year-old Harley-Rose helps out; Recent cakes baked by Sofia Nichols The manager of…
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