Local Care Home Supports World Health Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hugh Myddelton House care home in Southgate have been marking World Health Day by taking part in a range of different activities to promote good health.
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Key Message On Astrazeneca Vaccine Is Benefits Outweigh Potential Risks
Responding to the scientific briefing on the AstraZeneca vaccine, Ruth Rankine, director of the NHS Confederation’s PCN Network, said: “The key message to take away from both the EU
Read more...Cautious Welcome for Double Visits
Today’s Government announcement increasing the number of visitors care and nursing home residents can have has met with a cautious welcome from providers. Provider body…
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Two Visitors Allowed in Care Homes to Reunite Loved Ones
Care home residents in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12 April as covid restrictions continue to be cautiously eased….
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Decision to Turn Off National Booking Service for Care staff Vaccines ‘Must be Reversed’
The National Care Forum (NCF) has called on the government to reverse its decision to restrict access to the national booking system for all care…
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East Midlands Care Home Staff Praised For ‘Resourcefulness’ During COVID-19 Pandemic
“Dedicated and resourceful” care home staff across the East Midlands have been praised for overcoming barriers to assisting people during the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented Thousands Of Deaths In Older Adults, New Data Shows
Public Health England (PHE) analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in those aged 70 and older in England up to the end of February.
Read more...Covid Care Home Resident Deaths Fall To Lowest Level Since October
Care home resident deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales have fallen to the lowest level since October 2020, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
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Strong Support For Health And Care Reforms But Clarity Needed On Ministerial Involvement In NHS
Health leaders have warned that any inappropriate involvement from ministers in the running of local NHS services could undermine confidence in the legislation expected to be announced
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Infections Fall By 62% In Care Home Residents Five Weeks After First Jab Reveals Study
Coronavirus infections in care home residents fell by 62% from five weeks after they received their first vaccine dose, Government-funded research has revealed.
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New Office For Health Promotion To Drive Improvement Of Nation’s Health
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
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New UK Health Security Agency To Lead Response To Future Health Threats
A new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to plan for, prevent and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases will be led by Dr Jenny Harries
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Real Risk That Thousands Of NHS Staff Will Leave Unless They Are Allowed To Recover
The NHS risks losing thousands of nurses, doctors and other key workers in the longer term unless they are given the time and space to recover from the pandemic.
Read more...Compulsory Vaccine Under Consideration For Care Staff
Care home workers in England could be legally required to have a Covid-19 vaccination under plans being considered by the government.
Read more...Audley Villages Sponsors ‘Silver Linings’ Competition Aimed At Improving The Future Of Care
Audley Villages is sponsoring the Silver Linings competition, which aims to help improve care for older generations by finding sustainable
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