JCVI Urges Covid-19 Vaccinations for Care Residents
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its advice to Government for the COVID-19 vaccine programme in spring this year, and is urging care…
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Covid-19
Research Captures Harrowing Testimonies From Care Staff On The Impact Of The Pandemic
As the public inquiry into the UK’s response to Covid-19 continues, new research led by Northumbria University academics shines a light on the impact of…
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Eligible Groups Urged To Get Vaccinated Against Flu And COVID-19
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding all those eligible that it’s not too late to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Cases are…
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Covid Inquiry Opens Sixth Investigation-the Care Sector
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has opened its sixth investigation: the Care Sector across the UK (Module 6). Public hearings are planned for Spring 2025. Module…
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NHS Urges People To Get Winter Jabs With Two Weeks Until Online Bookings Close
With just two weeks until online bookings for COVID and flu vaccines close, the NHS is urging anyone still eligible for these vaccines to book…
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Discharging Patients into Care Homes Would be ‘Appropriate’, Covid Inquiry Hears
The Covid inquiry has heard from a top government adviser that that discharging positive Covid patients into care homes would be “entirely clinically appropriate” while…
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AGE UK Urges Older People – Get COVID-19 Booster and & Flu Jab
Age UK is urging eligible older people to do all they can to stay well and have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as soon as…
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Brain Health In Over-50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During The Pandemic
Research supported by the NIHR’s Biomedical Research Centre in Exeter has revealed that brain health in people over 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic….
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Low Care Home Staff Take-Up Of Covid Vaccination
Just 4.2% of staff in older adult care homes have received their autumn Covid booster since roll-out began on 11 September according to government figures…
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Covid Inquiry Exposes ‘Callous Disregard’ For Vulnerable
CARE providers say the Covid-19 inquiry has exposed a brutal and callous disregard for older and vulnerable adults. The Independent Care Group (ICG) says the…
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Care Residents First to Get Winnter Vaccinations
The NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme is off to a flying start with more than one million (1.16m) autumn covid jabs delivered in a week since…
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Winter Vaccination Programme Roll-Out Kicks Off With Care Homes In Surrey
Residents of older adult care homes and people who are housebound will begin receiving their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations as of this week, as the…
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Vulnerable Urged To Take Up Covid Vaccine
‘Don’t risk more sickness,’ care leader warns A social care leader today urged older and vulnerable adults to take up the new covid vaccine as…
Read more...Blood Clots May Cause ‘Brain Fog’ After COVID
A study has found blood clots may be a cause of cognitive problems such as ‘brain fog’ in patients after COVID-19. The study was supported…
Read more...Eligible Groups For Covid-19 Autumn Booster Announced
The Government is urging elderly people, in particular care home residents and staff, to get their Covid-19 autumn booster vaccinations. An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination…
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