Supermarket workers should be trained to recognise code words from domestic abuse victims whose only opportunity to seek help may be during the weekly shop, the Victims Commissioner said. While
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Care home bosses have said they are “haemorrhaging money” in the coronavirus crisis and accused councils of not adequately supporting them with government cash. They said the lack of support
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The Government has been criticised for offering social care workers a “badge of honour” as the sector continues to face huge pressure during the coronavirus pandemic. Health Secretary Matt Hancock
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A total of 16 people have died at a care home in South Ayrshire after a Covid-19 outbreak. The deaths at Berelands Care Home in Prestwick all took place after
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The manager of a care home where 10 residents have died has questioned the accuracy of coronavirus testing, but welcomed Government plans to offer more tests to the sector. Anita
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A new web app is allowing frontline health workers to report shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Recently launched Frontline.Live is being used by NHS staff and other essential workers
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The Welsh Government has apologised after thousands of letters warning people with underlying health conditions to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic were sent to the wrong addresses. Some
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A care home provider said it is paying five times the usual amount for face masks, while local authorities continue to struggle to get enough protective equipment. Methodist Homes (MHA)
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New measures will be taken to protect patients in care as it was revealed a quarter of deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland have been in care homes. First Minister Nicola
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All care home residents and social care staff with Covid-19 symptoms will be tested for the virus as capacity increases, the Government has pledged. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he
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