Welsh Disabilities Campaigner Recognised in New Year’s Honours
A young campaigner for disabled people from Cardiff has been recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Josh…
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Healthcare
NACC joins forces with HCA to Meet with Lord Kamall, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Department of Health and Social Care
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is joining forces with the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) to meet with Lord Kamall, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of…
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Vida Healthcare Achieves Care Certificate Approved Awarder Status
Specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare has secured Care Certificate Approved Awarder status from South Yorkshire Region Education and Careers (SYREC). This certification enables Vida…
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Major Inquiry Highlights the Urban-Rural Divide in Accessing Health and Care
Today sees the launch of a major Inquiry into rural health and care. The three-year investigation undertaken by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural…
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Mandatory Covid Vaccination Policy for NHS Staff to be “Revoked”
Regulations making vaccines a condition of deployment for health and social care staff are set to be revoked, subject to public consultation and parliamentary approval,…
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Government U-Turn on NHS Mandatory Vaccines?
Mandatory Covid vaccines for NHS staff are set to be axed amid fears of a mass exodus of healthcare workers, according to reports. Health Secretary…
Read more...One in Eight Residents in Housing Providing Care Have Witnessed Discrimination from Other residents, According to New Research
New report from the University of Bristol and International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC) finds that while most older people in housing with care feel valued and included
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Welcome for Unlimited Visiting to Care Settings
But providers ask for patience from relatives
CARE providers today welcomed plans to reintroduce unlimited visiting to care settings – but appealed for patience when it begins.
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UK Healthcare Market Shows Resilience as Sector Recovers from the Pandemic
The UK healthcare property market showed resilience against the impacts of the pandemic, with operators reporting recovering occupancy levels and stronger than expected margins
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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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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.
Read more...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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