New ADASS Survey Shows Impact Of Covid-19 On Adult Social Care
ADASS has today published a survey that offers significant insight into the response in adult social care to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Dice Loaded Against Care Homes
Care England,has welcomed the National Audit Office’s report on readying the NHS and adult social care in England for COVID-19.
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Covid-19 Crisis: Doctors’ Launch Legal Challenge Over PPE Shortages
Doctors’ leaders have launched a High Court challenge against the Government for its refusal to launch an urgent inquiry into shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS staff and other frontline care workers.
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Hertfordshire Care Home Welcomes Call From Prime Minister Praising Role Of Staff During COVID-19 Crisis
Staff at a Hertfordshire care home were delighted to receive a video call from the Prime Minister, where he personally thanked them for their efforts in protecting residents during the pandemic.
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Welcome Drop In Covid-19 Care Deaths
Care providers are warning there is no excuse for complacency, after another fall in the number of people who have died from coronavirus in social care settings was announced.
Read more...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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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.
Read more...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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Turning Test Results Round In 24 Hours Is Vital – Now Government Must Deliver On The Commitment
Responding to a commitment from Boris Johnson to a target to get all tests turned around within 24 hours by the end of June, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said:
Read more...Government May Face Legal Action For Moving COVID-19 Patients Into Care Homes
The Government faces the possibility of a judicial review over their care home policy which saw patients with coronavirus removed from hospitals, and placed into care environments.
Read more...Fifth Of All People Who Have Died From COVID-19 In England And Wales Had Dementia
More people with dementia died from COVID-19 in England and Wales compared to any other pre-existing condition, according to new figures.
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Next Stage Of Coronavirus Public Information Campaign Launches
Health and Social Care Secretary launches new government public information campaign for the new NHS Test and Trace service.
Read more...COVID-19 Impact Has Highlighted Racial Inequalities And Some Root Causes
Responding to Public Health England’s COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS
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Covid-19 Workforce Survey Launched To Understand Future NHS, Health & Care Sector Skills Needs
Skills for Health are launching a national Covid-19 Workforce Survey to help understand the critical skills required to rebuild a sustainable, productive, and flexible health and care workforce for the future.
Read more...Care Home Covid-19 Deaths Fall By A Third
The number of COVID-19 related deaths in residential and nursing care homes has fallen by a third in the latest weekly statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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