Barchester Healthcare Wins The Healthcare Services Sector Award For Two Consecutive Years
As the care sector, the NHS and society as a whole, battles against COVID-19; health and safety has never been higher on the agenda.
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Turning Test Results Round In 24 Hours Is Vital – Now Government Must Deliver On The Commitment
Responding to a commitment from Boris Johnson to a target to get all tests turned around within 24 hours by the end of June, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said:
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Covid-19 Workforce Survey Launched To Understand Future NHS, Health & Care Sector Skills Needs
Skills for Health are launching a national Covid-19 Workforce Survey to help understand the critical skills required to rebuild a sustainable, productive, and flexible health and care workforce for the future.
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Care Home Covid-19 Deaths Fall By A Third
The number of COVID-19 related deaths in residential and nursing care homes has fallen by a third in the latest weekly statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Government Significantly Boosts UK PPE Supply With More Than 100 New Deals
Over 100 new suppliers contracted around the world to significantly boost UK PPE supply
Read more...Millions Worrying About The Impact Lockdown Is Having On Mental Health
New research shows that nearly three-quarters (6.4 million) people aged 70 and over in Great Britain are worried about the effect that Coronavirus is
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Deaths Due To Coronavirus Fall To Six-Week Low
The total number of deaths in the UK due to coronavirus has fallen to a six-week low .
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No Room For Complacency In Covid-19 Fight – Carers
Time to start preparing for the recovery of social care
Carers today warned there was no room for complacency in the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Selected NHS Patients To Access Cutting-Edge Coronavirus Treatment Remdesivir
Innovative medicine with promising results in clinical trials to be made available to selected UK COVID-19 patients
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Confused Guidance Leaves Nursing Staff In Independent Sector Exposed To Covid-19
Nursing staff with underlying health conditions could have no choice but to risk their lives and return to work because of inadequate sick pay, according to the Royal College of Nursing.
Read more...UK At Risk Of Second Surge Of Coronavirus Without Clarity On Test, Track And Trace Strategy
Time is running out to finalise a test, track and trace strategy to avoid a potential second surge of COVID-19 cases, the NHS Confederation has warned.
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Harmony House Shines Light On ‘Life In Lockdown’ For Those With Complex Mental Health Needs
Harmony House, a registered service for adults with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health needs based in Hebburn, has shared service users’
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Bereavement Teams From Ashgate Hospice Care Support NHS Staff At Chesterfield Royal During COVID-19 Crisis
Ashgate Hospicecare, based in North Derbyshire, is now delivering support sessions for NHS teams at Chesterfield Royal hospital who are working with
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Care Providers Across The Country Get Free Access To Leading Mental Health Apps For Insomnia And Anxiety
Big Health partners with the Care Provider Alliance to bring apps Daylight and Sleepio to everyone working in adult social care in England to support their mental health during the crisis
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Do Not Attempt Resuscitation – Too Many People With A Learning Disability Still Written Off Without A Choice
Despite clear guidance that placing Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Notices (DNARs) on an individual’s notes without consent is wrong, Learning Disability England’s survey of our…
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