Charity Launches Toiletries Appeal For Veterans Living In Surbiton Home
Royal Star & Garter is seeking donations of toiletries for the vulnerable veterans it cares for following a shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The…
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Covid-19
Further Details Of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Announced
New guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme published. government to cover employer National Insurance and pension contributions of furloughed workers – on top of 80%…
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Access Group Launches Platforms To Track The Spread Of Covid-19 In Care Sector
The UK’s leading supplier of technology in the care sector has launched a new online hub to help care providers to identify and monitor people…
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Care Workers’ Charity Sets Up Emergency Fund
The Care Workers’ Charity has set up an emergency fund for care workers who are having to isolate during the coronavirus outbreak. The Fund aims…
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Essential Advice For LD Providers Concerning COVID-19
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has released a valuable new advice document for its learning disability members…
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Coronavirus: Government Should Consider Asking Retired Care Workers To Return To Work
Retired care workers being asked to return to work could help support those most at risk of the coronavirus outbreak and provide a much-needed boost…
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Three In Five Older People Struggling To Get Day To Day Supplies During Coronavirus Outbreak, New Survey Shows
Independent Age survey reveals challenges faced by over-65s during pandemic The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by older people across the UK, with three…
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Care Home Launches Campaign To Combat Social Isolation
Chaplin Lodge care home, Wickford, has launched a campaign to help to combat social isolation amongst residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. Following a temporary closure…
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Chancellor Gives 80% Average Profit Support To Self-Employed
Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a ground-breaking UK-wide scheme to help them during the coronavirus outbreak, the Chancellor announced today….
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Skills For Health Release Free COVID-19 Online Learning Resource To Help Keep Public Sector Workforce Safe
Today, Skills for Health have delivered a free online resource to key workers across the public sector, to ensure their knowledge of coronavirus symptoms, infection…
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Enterprising Deaf Woman Transforms Global Lockdown Into Inspiring Opportunity
An enterprising deaf woman is transforming the current global lockdown into an inspiring opportunity to develop a new skill while reaching out to people with…
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Government To Provide Free Car Parking For NHS And Social Care Staff
The government will cover the costs of providing free car parking to NHS staff working in hospitals during this unprecedented time, the Health Secretary has…
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MP Nadia Whittome Returns To Care Work To Help With Coronavirus Crisis
Britain’s youngest MP Nadia Whittome has returned to her former job as a care worker to help with the coronavirus crisis. The Nottingham East MP…
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Care, People And Culture Consultancy Offers Support And Advice Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
A care and culture consultancy group to the health and social care sector has issued support and advice on how the industry can maintain meaningful…
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Plymouth Care Staff Preparing To Hunker Down At Work
Staff at a care facility for young adults in Plymouth are preparing for the possibility they may have to “move in” to the service, in…
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