UK Marks 132 Million Life-Saving Covid-19 Vaccinations in 2021
Around 132 million COVID-19 vaccinations were administered across all four nations of the UK in 2021, as part of the largest vaccination programme in British…
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NHS Plans New Nightingale Facilities in Response to Omicron
The NHS is setting up new Nightingale surge hubs at hospitals across the country as part of preparations for a potential wave of Omicron admissions….
Read more...Government Provides Extra £60 Million to Local Authorities for Adult Social Care Over January 2022
The government will provide an extra £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to COVID-19 in January, Minister for Care…
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Welcome for extra £60m to aid care staff crisis
CARE providers today welcomed a £60m Government cash injection for the sector but wished it had come sooner. The Independent Care Group (ICG) says every…
Read more...Government Must Listen to Those Needing Care in 2022
THE Government must listen to the needs of older and vulnerable people who need care and start taking meaningful action in 2022, a campaigner said…
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Still Struggling to Recruit Poll Reveals
Care England has polled its members to ascertain the most pertinent workforce pressures facing the adult social care sector. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive…
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UK Marks Record-Breaking Week of Vaccines
The UK’s vaccine programme has continued to accelerate rapidly with 7 record breaking days. On Wednesday December 22, the UK recorded 932,501 first, second, third and…
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Over 41 million Cases of Dementia go Undiagnosed Across the Globe – World Alzheimer Report Reveals
A groundbreaking report has found that an estimated 41 million cases of dementia across the globe are undiagnosed, and new treatment breakthroughs could result in…
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Uptake of First and Second Doses Soars as Public Reminded it is Never too Late to Get a Jab
Thousands more first and second doses were administered last week compared to the week before, as the public are reminded that the offer of a…
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Visa Scheme Expansion “Better Late Than Never says NCF
NCF responds to the government announcement that it has agreed with the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee that front line care workers should be…
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Biggest Visa Boost for Social Care as Health and Care Visa Scheme Expanded
Thousands of additional care workers could be recruited to boost the adult social care workforce following temporary changes to the health and care visa to…
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Prestigious National Award for Dementia Care Professional
Sue Ashcroft, Approach to Care Lead for Dementia and Lifestyle Services at Care UK, has been recognised with a prestigious and respected national award. Sue…
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Bristol Care Home Gets into Christmas Spirit with Wreath Competition
A Bristol based care home has started getting into the Christmas spirit with a wreath competition. The idea of the competition was to get staff…
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Holmes Care Group Adds 12 New Care Homes in Acquisition Announcement
Today (23 December 2021), Holmes Care Group, a national residential and dementia care provider, has announced the acquisition of 12 new care homes from Kingdom…
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Christmas Homes Early for Shoreham Care Home
Residents at a care home in Shoreham-by-Sea were delighted to receive a host of festive gifts as part of Dunelm’s Community Christmas Tree appeal. For…
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