Union anger over end of Covid-related funding scheme for care workers
Unions are warning that care workers are set to be plunged back into “sick pay poverty” because of the ending of a scheme set up during the pandemic. Under the
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Government announce new Family Hubs funding for 75 councils to help most vulnerable
Councils will be funded through a multimillion-pound package to open new Family Hubs to help some of the most vulnerable families, the Government announced on Saturday. In total, 75 councils
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RAF veteran forced out of care home after local authority should have been contributing to his fees
A Second World War veteran with dementia was forced out of his nursing home during the coronavirus pandemic when his money ran out after his local council failed to fund
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RCN urge extension to life assurance scheme for nursing staff who get Covid at work
The Government is being urged to extend a life assurance scheme for nursing staff who contract Covid at work. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said that after this week,
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Home Office risks another Windrush-style scandal as new review reports disappointing progress
The Home Office is at risk of another Windrush-style scandal if it does not bring about the “cultural changes required”, the author of a critical review has warned. Wendy Williams
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Judge concludes man with learning disability ‘should have Covid jab despite sister’s concern’
A man in his 60s with a learning disability should have a Covid-19 vaccination despite objections from a relative, a judge has ruled. Mr Justice Poole has concluded that vaccination
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Paediatricians call for ‘immediate action’ from UK Government to support Ukrainian children
More than 300 paediatricians have signed an open letter calling for the Government to provide support to doctors treating children injured during Russia’s war with Ukraine. The letter, published online
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Musician Sam Fender ‘honoured’ to be announced as patron of local homeless charity
Sam Fender said he is “honoured” to help a charity “so close to my heart” as he was announced as the patron of North East Homeless. The musician, who is
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Javid insists ‘people must learn to live with Covid’ as free testing ends for millions in England
The Health Secretary has insisted people must “learn to live with Covid” as campaigners criticised the end of free testing for millions of people in England. Sajid Javid told reporters
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Staffing problems underpinning Government failure in meeting cancer commitments – report
Ministers are not meeting their commitments to improve cancer care in England, a new report has concluded. Experts advising MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee examined the pledges
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