Call For More Support As Covid-19 Deaths Rise
Jump in care home cases worries providers
Worried care providers today called for greater Government support after a steep rise in the number of Covid-19 deaths in care and nursing homes.
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Covid-19
NHS And Other Professional Bodies’ Response To The Sunday Times Allegations
The NHS along with several other professional bodies have issued a strong rebuttal to this weekends Sunday Times allegations regarding elderly care during Covid crisis.
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Survey Reveals The Difficulties And Concerns Of Nurses Supporting Dying Patients During The Pandemic
Over two thirds (70%)1 of nurses felt it was harder to have compassionate conversations with patient’s families during the pandemic an exclusive survey has revealed
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Call For Urgent Care Reform In Face Of Covid-19
Second wave impacting upon care
Urgent reform of the way the country cares for older and vulnerable people is vital if it is to cope with the second wave of coronavirus and an uncertain future, care providers warned today.
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Researchers Identify The Impact Of Bacterial Co-Infections And Antimicrobial Resistance In COVID-19
A team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have identified new problems linked to the disease and warn of a sharp rise in antimicrobial resistance associated to COVID-19 treatments in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Covid ‘Lessons learned’ Inquiry Must Inform How We Manage Second Wave, says BMA
Responding to the launch of a joint inquiry1 from the Health and Social Care Committee and the Science and Technology Committee into the lessons learned from…
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New Research To Personalise Care For People With Dementia In Care Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic
The NIHR and UK Research and Innovation have awarded £1.2 million to support development of an innovative online programme to improve and personalise
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LESS COVID: Innovative Research Project Launches Its Findings Today
The National Care Forum (NCF), the leading representative organisation for not-for-profit social care providers, and the University of Leeds are today launching the findings
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Long Past Time For Government To Deliver Reliable Test And Trace System
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has delivered a statement in the House of Commons about the technical glitch which saw approximately 16,000 cases of coronavirus going unreported last week.
Read more...Need For Clarity As Care Home Deaths Inch Higher Again
Carers call for better information on issues
Care providers are calling on the Government for greater clarity on key issues in the fight against Covid-19 as deaths from the virus in care and nursing homes inch up again.
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Major New Report Calls For A ‘Re-Imagining’ Of The NHS If The Service Is To Emerge On A Stronger Footing From Covid-19
The NHS is at a critical crossroads, with NHS leaders calling for a reassessment of what the health service can deliver as it prepares to grapple with a triple whammy of rising COVID-19 infections
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COVID-19 Taskforce Report – An Opportunity To Build Resilience
As the country braces itself for what is anticipated to be a second wave of COVID-19, social care providers throughout the country are deeply aware of the challenges ahead
Read more...NHS Covid-19 App Has Been Downloaded Over 10 Million Times
People in England and Wales have given an overwhelming response to calls for them to download the new NHS COVID-19 app, with over 10 million people downloading it so far
Read more...New Legal Duty To Self-Isolate Comes Into Force Today
From today (Monday 28 September) people across England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
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RPS And RCGP Urge Collaboration On Flu Vaccinations
This winter more than ever, with COVID-19 cases rising, ensuring a high uptake of flu vaccination is critical to keeping people well and reducing pressure on the health service.
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