Care News – Page 508 – Care Appointments

Health minister announces £5m funding package for domiciliary care in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter17th November 2020News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a £5m funding package for Domiciliary Care as well as confirming the completion of a Rapid Learning Review which will help shape

Survey finds two thirds ‘would consider adopting child of different ethnicity, with extra support’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter17th November 2020News England

Two thirds of adults open to adoption would consider caring for a child of a different ethnicity if they received extra support, a survey has found. Some 34% of UK

Husband of care home resident with Alzheimer’s criticises ‘monstrous’ Covid-19 restrictions

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter17th November 2020News England

A retired TV producer has blamed “monstrous” Covid-19 restrictions for isolating his wife who suffers from Alzheimer’s and causing her condition to deteriorate. Michael Blakstad, from Bishopstoke, Hampshire, said that

Abortion provider changes name to distance itself from Marie Stopes’ views on eugenics

By Jemma Crew, Reporter17th November 2020News England

A leading abortion provider has changed its name to distance itself from Marie Stopes, deeming her views on eugenics in “stark contrast” to the charity’s values. Marie Stopes International will

Rise in home working during pandemic could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

By Jemma Crew, Reporter17th November 2020Career Advice

Increased home working and fewer opportunities to socialise during the coronavirus pandemic is threatening to make society less tolerant of diversity, a report warns. Reduced access to workplaces, leisure centres

Charity calls for parents of disabled children be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

By The Press Association16th November 2020News Scotland

Parents of children with complex disabilities should be among the first to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, a charity has said. In a letter to Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and Deputy

British scientists hail ‘tremendously exciting’ US vaccine ‘94.5% effective’ in preventing Covid-19

By Jane Kirby and Nina Massey, Reporters16th November 2020News England

British scientists have hailed the “tremendously exciting” news that a US coronavirus vaccine may prevent 94.5% of people from getting Covid-19. Interim data from the US firm Moderna suggests its

Hancock pledges Christmas visits for care homes following criticism of delays in introducing testing

By Jane Kirby, Reporter16th November 2020News England

All care homes will be able to allow visits before Christmas, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged, amid criticism of delays in introducing visitor testing. Mr Hancock (pictured) said rapid

Almost half a million safeguarding concerns raised about potential abuse of adults in last year

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th November 2020News England

Almost half a million safeguarding concerns about abuse were raised during 2019-20 – a rise of almost 15% from the previous year, new figures show. There were 475,560 reports raised

Over 40,000 articles

Survey finds two thirds ‘would consider adopting child of different ethnicity, with extra support’

Husband of care home resident with Alzheimer’s criticises ‘monstrous’ Covid-19 restrictions

Abortion provider changes name to distance itself from Marie Stopes’ views on eugenics

Rise in home working during pandemic could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

Charity calls for parents of disabled children be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

British scientists hail ‘tremendously exciting’ US vaccine ‘94.5% effective’ in preventing Covid-19

Hancock pledges Christmas visits for care homes following criticism of delays in introducing testing

Almost half a million safeguarding concerns raised about potential abuse of adults in last year

‘Prolific’ people smuggling gang behind 10,000 migrant Channel crossings convicted

Warnings on GP surgery redundancies and care home closures amid Budget tax hike

Log In

Sign Up

Over 40,000 articles

Health minister announces £5m funding package for domiciliary care in Northern Ireland

Survey finds two thirds ‘would consider adopting child of different ethnicity, with extra support’

Husband of care home resident with Alzheimer’s criticises ‘monstrous’ Covid-19 restrictions

Abortion provider changes name to distance itself from Marie Stopes’ views on eugenics

Rise in home working during pandemic could lead to increase in prejudice, researchers warn

Charity calls for parents of disabled children be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

British scientists hail ‘tremendously exciting’ US vaccine ‘94.5% effective’ in preventing Covid-19

Hancock pledges Christmas visits for care homes following criticism of delays in introducing testing

Almost half a million safeguarding concerns raised about potential abuse of adults in last year

Urgent action needed after 32% rise in online grooming in Scotland, says NSPCC