UK Marks 132 Million Life-Saving Covid-19 Vaccinations in 2021
Around 132 million COVID-19 vaccinations were administered across all four nations of the UK in 2021, as part of the largest vaccination programme in British…
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NHS Plans New Nightingale Facilities in Response to Omicron
The NHS is setting up new Nightingale surge hubs at hospitals across the country as part of preparations for a potential wave of Omicron admissions….
Read more...Government Provides Extra £60 Million to Local Authorities for Adult Social Care Over January 2022
The government will provide an extra £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to COVID-19 in January, Minister for Care…
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Welcome for extra £60m to aid care staff crisis
CARE providers today welcomed a £60m Government cash injection for the sector but wished it had come sooner. The Independent Care Group (ICG) says every…
Read more...Government Must Listen to Those Needing Care in 2022
THE Government must listen to the needs of older and vulnerable people who need care and start taking meaningful action in 2022, a campaigner said…
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From Café to Care Village – Coffee Shop Manager Finds Calling in Social Care
A former coffee shop manager has progressed to one of the top roles at the Belong care village in Newcastle-under-Lyme after leaving her previous job…
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Still Struggling to Recruit Poll Reveals
Care England has polled its members to ascertain the most pertinent workforce pressures facing the adult social care sector. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive…
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Uptake of First and Second Doses Soars as Public Reminded it is Never too Late to Get a Jab
Thousands more first and second doses were administered last week compared to the week before, as the public are reminded that the offer of a…
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Reduction in Psychiatric Beds Associated with Rise in Prison numbers
A 90% decrease in the number of NHS psychiatric beds is linked to a trebling of the total prison population, new research has revealed. Scientists…
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Visa Scheme Expansion “Better Late Than Never says NCF
NCF responds to the government announcement that it has agreed with the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee that front line care workers should be…
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Staffing levels in Care ‘Dangerously Low’ says UNISON Survey
Nearly a third (31%) of care staff say staffing levels are dangerously low, getting worse and negatively affecting the care provided, says a UNISON survey.
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£10 million Social Care Funding Award for University of Sheffield
New mandatory vaccines law for social workers in November has resulted in 300 staff Hertfordshire care workers leaving their jobs. In efforts to encourage social workers
Read more...Real Living Wage Rises to £9.90 an Hour
Over 300,000 people working for almost 9,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital pay boost as the new Living…
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Royal College Of Nursing Indicative Ballot Of Members In Scotland Opens
The Royal College of Nursing today (12 October) launched its indicative ballot of members working in the NHS in Scotland on industrial action.
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Bristol Nurse Receives National Social Care Award For Covid Response
A Bristol nurse has been handed one of the first-ever National Social Care awards by the government’s chief nurse for adult social care, in recognition of his outstanding work in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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