UK To Roll Out Biggest Flu Programme In History For Winter 2021
Free seasonal flu vaccine to be made available for over 35 million people this year – the biggest flu vaccination programme in UK history
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Carers Worried Over End Of Restrictions
Providers set to stay vigilant over Covid-19
Care providers say they are worried over the end of Covid-19 restrictions as they continue the fight to keep older and vulnerable people safe during the pandemic.
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Social Care Figure Remembered At Awards Accolade Named After Covid-19 Victim
A leading figure in the North Yorkshire social care sector who was lost to Covid-19 is to have an award presented in his memory.
John Fisher who was founder and Chairman
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Vulnerable People At Risk Due To Growing Number Of Care Workers Self-Isolating
The increasing number of care workers self-isolating is potentially more of a danger to vulnerable people in Wales than the Covid-19 virus, a social care leader has warned.
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Heightened Profile Of Care Sector Has Increased Demand For UK Care Businesses
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has today released its mid-year review of the care business property market, which analyses the market in 2021 so far, gives an outlook
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Health And Social Care Workers Averaged 86-Hour Weeks Through Pandemic
Workforce management app, Deputy, has released its Shiftwork Economy Report, revealing the reality of shift work during the pandemic.
The report, which provides analysis of 11.5 million
Read more...Almost 100% Of People Tested Positive For Antibodies Following Second Vaccine Dose
Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI have today published their latest antibody surveillance report showing, almost 100% of people tested positive for antibodies 14 days after their second dose
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Winter Viruses And COVID-19 Could Push NHS To Breaking Point, Warns New Report
A lethal triple mix of COVID-19, influenza, and the respiratory virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), could push an already depleted NHS to breaking point this winter unless we act now
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More Than Two In Three Adults Receive Both Doses Of A Covid-19 Vaccine
More than two in three adults in the UK have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, giving them very high protection from the virus – hitting the Prime Minister’s target almost a week early.
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Covid Vaccinations To Be Made Compulsory For Care Home Staff
Compulsory Covid vaccinations for care home staff in England will be required from the autumn unless medically exempt under new regulations.
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NHS Leaders Urge Mask Wearing To Continue To Be Legal Requirement In Health And Care Settings
Healthcare leaders are urging the government to be clear with the public about where and when to wear a face masks and to ensure that it continues to be a requirement in hospitals, GP practices, ambulances and other health and care settings.
Read more...More Than 80 Million Vaccines Administered Across The UK
More than 80 million vaccines have been administered across the UK through the largest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history.
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Covid Outbreaks In Liverpool Care Homes Causing Concern
Concerns are mounting in Liverpool as COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported in seven care homes, and further reports that the virus “spreading rapidly” amongst all ages of the population.
Read more...HC-One Consults With Colleagues And GMB On Making The COVID-19 Vaccine A Condition Of Employment
HC-One is entering into consultation with its Colleagues and recognised trade union partner, the GMB, on making the COVID-19 vaccine a condition of employment for all of its Colleagues.
Read more...Latest React-1 Study Findings Show Covid-19 Infection Rates Three Times Lower For Double Vaccinated People
Interim findings from the latest report of REACT-1, one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, have been published today (Thursday 8 July) by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI.
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