CQC Publishes Data On Deaths Of People With A Learning Disability
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released data on deaths of people learning disabilities. The data is based on information that care homes
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Covid-19
Keeping connected: Open and transparent communications in the time of COVID-19
The Relatives & Residents Association and the National Care Forum have created a joint statement, endorsed by the Care Provider Alliance, the Care
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Urgent Coronavirus Testing in Care Homes Highlighted by Public Health Investigation
26% of residents across four nursing homes died between March and May, three times the rate in previous years
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Deaths Due To Coronavirus Fall To Six-Week Low
The total number of deaths in the UK due to coronavirus has fallen to a six-week low .
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No Room For Complacency In Covid-19 Fight – Carers
Time to start preparing for the recovery of social care
Carers today warned there was no room for complacency in the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Test, Track And Trace Must Draw On Local Expertise
Today the Government announced £300m additional funding for local authorities to support the new Test and Trace Service, allowing them to develop and action their plans to reduce the spread of the virus within their areas.
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Selected NHS Patients To Access Cutting-Edge Coronavirus Treatment Remdesivir
Innovative medicine with promising results in clinical trials to be made available to selected UK COVID-19 patients
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Confused Guidance Leaves Nursing Staff In Independent Sector Exposed To Covid-19
Nursing staff with underlying health conditions could have no choice but to risk their lives and return to work because of inadequate sick pay, according to the Royal College of Nursing.
Read more...UK At Risk Of Second Surge Of Coronavirus Without Clarity On Test, Track And Trace Strategy
Time is running out to finalise a test, track and trace strategy to avoid a potential second surge of COVID-19 cases, the NHS Confederation has warned.
Read more...CQC Report Reveals And Covid-19 Impact On Care Homes
The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on care homes has been laid bare in a new CQC report. The COVID-29 Insight report, is the first in a series of discussion documents evaluating key issues that the CQC regulates, affecting health and social care during the crisis.
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Bereavement Teams From Ashgate Hospice Care Support NHS Staff At Chesterfield Royal During COVID-19 Crisis
Ashgate Hospicecare, based in North Derbyshire, is now delivering support sessions for NHS teams at Chesterfield Royal hospital who are working with
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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme To Launch In May
A new online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made…
Read more...Where Has All The Money Gone?
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has expressed concern that money allocated to the front line to
Read more...Essential For NHS And Care Staff To Access Tests They Need
The Government has announced detail this afternoon about its plans for expanding testing eligibility to everyone aged five and over with symptoms.
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Care Providers Across The Country Get Free Access To Leading Mental Health Apps For Insomnia And Anxiety
Big Health partners with the Care Provider Alliance to bring apps Daylight and Sleepio to everyone working in adult social care in England to support their mental health during the crisis
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