Stay Vigilant Whilst Vaccine Arrives
Death rate continues to rise
Care providers today called for continued vigilance as they welcomed the news that the first people are being vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Landmark Moment As First NHS Patient Receives COVID-19 Vaccination
The biggest vaccine campaign in NHS history began this morning, as 90-year-old grandmother Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 jab following its clinical approval.
Read more...New Research into Covid’s Impact on People with Learning Difficulties Released
New research published today reveals the extent of isolation experienced by people with learning disabilities and autism across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Increased Pressures May Have Led to Inappropriate DNACPR Care Decisions
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes an interim report from its review into the application of do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions during…
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At Risk Groups To Receive Free Winter Supply Of Vitamin D
More than two and a half million vulnerable people across England will be offered free Vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced.
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Death Rise Is Stark Covid-19 Reminder
Providers warn against complacency
Another rise in Covid-19 care and nursing home deaths provides a stark warning that the virus hasn’t gone and is still claiming the lives of loved ones, carers said today.
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First Stage Of Legal Challenge Over “Failure To Protect” Care Homes From Covid Cleared
A woman whose father was a resident in a care and died with Covid in April this year has won the first stage of a legal challenge over measures taken to protect those living in care homes from the pandemic.
Read more...CQC Reports On The Findings Of Its COVID-19 Inpatient Experience Survey
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the results of CQC’s coronavirus (COVID-19) inpatient survey.
The report: ‘How care homes managed infection prevention
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Survey Reveals Less Than One In Four Providers Receive COVID Test Results In 48 Hours
A survey conducted by the National Care Forum (NCF) has revealed that just 24% of care providers are receiving COVID test results within 48 hours.
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Brendoncare Meadway Selected For Trial Coronavirus Testing
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation has been selected as one of 20 care homes across the country to take part in a four-week trial for rapid testing of care home visitors
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Need For Caution As Home Deaths Grow
Shock increase in Covid-19 deaths
A shock increase in Covid-19 care and nursing home deaths has prompted providers to urge the community to follow the lockdown rules to prevent more following.
Read more...Joint Effort To Fight Covid-19 Second Wave
A Scarborough care provider is teaming up with local health chiefs to help tackle rising cases of Covid-19 in the town.
Read more...Residents And Healthcare Staff First In Line For Vaccine
Care home residents and staff are set to be first in line for any Covid-19 vaccine that is approved by regulators, England’s deputy chief medical officer has said.
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New Guidance Issued To Safe Care Home Visits During Lockdown
Care homes will be encouraged and supported to provide safe visiting opportunities as new national restrictions come into effect.
Read more...Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Receive Updated Guidance In Line With New National Restrictions
Clinically extremely vulnerable people in England have today received further guidance on keeping safe as the country introduces new national restrictions from Thursday, the government has announced.
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