Delay Compulsory Vaccine for Care Workers
CARE providers have joined calls for the Government to delay the imposition of its ‘no jab, no job’ policy for their staff as the workforce shortage worsens.
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RCN Scotland Survey Shows Pressure on Nursing Staff Means 6 in 10 are Thinking About Leaving their Job
Nursing staff in Scotland are feeling under enormous pressure with 6 out of 10 either considering or actively planning on leaving their job, new figures from RCN Scotland reveal.
Read more...Public Health Services at Risk Amid Funding Uncertainty and Omicron Pressures
A lack of certainty around councils’ public health funding this year risks exacerbating the growing crisis of demand for support services – including those for drug
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Care Homes Explored in New Research
Researchers at the University of Chester are urging nurses and health and social care workers to take part in a survey looking at the impact of the COVID-19 on the sector.
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Public Urged to Sign-Up to World-First Covid-19 Antiviral Study
Adults over the age of 50 or with an underlying health condition who test positive for COVID-19 are being urged to sign up for a world-first COVID-19 study
Read more...Calls to Delay Mandatory Covid Vaccines for NHS Staff
The chairman of the Royal College of GPs has urged the government to rethink its mandatory vaccination policy for NHS workers.
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Employee-Owned Healthcare Business Invests Millions in its Employees
Shaw healthcare is showing its gratitude to its employees for their continued hard work and compassion throughout the pandemic by investing millions of pounds in the salaries of its staff.
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CQC Publishes Survey on Impact of Lockdown on Mental Health and Dignity
(CQC) carries a stark message on the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and has highlighted the importance of feedback for improving care
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Health and care workforce of the future-NCF Submits Response
The National Care Forum (NCF) have submitted a response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into the health and care workforce.
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Backing for Carer Recruitment Campaign
But call for staff to be better rewarded
CARE providers have today joined a campaign to recruit more staff into the sector across North Yorkshire.
Read more...How Has Lockdown Affected People’s Mental Health and Dignity?
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
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Famous Faces Urge People To Take Up A Career In Care
The public are being urged to consider a career in care as celebrities pledge their support for the sector.
Reality TV star and campaigner, who recently
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NHS Launches Landmark Mental Health Campaign with ‘Help!’ from The Beatles
Today, (January 17) the NHS will launch a new landmark campaign using the iconic Beatles song ‘Help!” to get the nation taking better care of their mental health.
Read more...Five Day Self-Isolation Period Comes in from Today
From today, [Monday 17 January] people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as they test negative on day five and day six.
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Dementia Care Specialist Awarded MBE
Dementia Care Specialist for Barchester Healthcare, Deena Heaney, from Alvaston in Derby, has been awarded an MBE, one of the UK’s highest accolades, for services to dementia care.
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