Majority of frontline staff protecting others by getting vaccinated
Commenting on the UK Health Security Agency’s statistics on the uptake of seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines in frontline healthcare workers, Dr Layla McCay
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Multi-Million Pound Fund to Boost Adult Social Care Workforce
Adult social care will benefit from £162.5 million of new funding to help workforce retention and recruitment.
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Increased Stability in Social Care Key to Mitigating Risk of “Tsunami of Unmet Need”
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published today its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. The CQC
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Local Care Home Residents Enjoy Virtual Cruise And Live Cookery Demonstration
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hollyfields care home in Kidderminster were treated to a virtual cruise and interactive cookery demo taking in some mocktails
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Data scientists Develop Decision-Making Tool to Improve Treatment of COVID-19 Patients
Data scientists develop decision-making tool to improve treatment of COVID-19 patients
Coventry University and Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) joined forces during
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Cygnet Health Care Partner With Kent Cricket To Highlight Children’s Mental Wellbeing
Cygnet Health Care has partnered with Kent Cricket to help primary age children think about their mental wellbeing ahead of World Mental Health Day.
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New Film Launched Urging Public To Get Flu Jab And Covid-19 Booster To Maintain Vital Protection This Winter
Those eligible for the free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster jab are being urged to book their appointments as soon as possible in a new film campaign launched today
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Veterans Receive Covid Booster Jabs At Solihull Care Home
Residents at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull have received their Covid booster jabs.
All 58 residents were given the Pfizer injection by healthcare professionals at the Tudor Coppice Home on Wednesday 29 September.
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Hucknall Care Home Opens New Specialist Dementia Suite
Harrier House Care Home in Hucknall will celebrate the opening of the all new, state-of-the-art dementia suite, specially designed to meet the needs of up to 28 people living with dementia.
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New Care Group Is To Launch Its First Homes In Fleet And Chelmsford
Principle Care Homes is to launch its first homes in Fleet and Chelmsford. Opening in Spring 2023, Heron Manor in Fleet will be the flagship care home for Principle, a new entrant to the sector
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Care Home Provider Embarks On Biggest Project To Date
A Scottish care home operator will invest up to £10m with the launch of a landmark 60-bed facility – a move that will be its biggest project to date.
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Over One Million Invited For COVID Booster Jabs This Week
Invitations to book a COVID booster jab will be sent to one and a half million people this week as the NHS vaccination programme enters a new phase ahead of winter.
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Willingness To Get Involved In Medical Research At ‘All Time High’
Almost 1 in 3 (29%) of adults say they are more likely to consider getting involved in medical research because of the COVID-19 pandemic, new polling has revealed today.
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The Carer’s Next Unsung Hero Award Launches!
Once again we here at The Carer are looking for an Unsung Hero! A super deluxe luxury hamper will be the prize for the lucky
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Coombe End Court Residents Meet Former Racehorse Ouzbeck As Part Of An Elderly Wellbeing Pilot Project, Run By Racing Sector Collaboration
Residents at Coombe End Court in Marlborough met racehorse Ouzbeck earlier this month as part of a six-week pilot project to learn about the impact of horses on the wellbeing of elderly care home residents
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