Social care workers report highest prevalence of long Covid among employment groups
Around six in 10 people with long Covid in the UK are likely to have been suffering the symptoms for a year or more, figures suggest. Some 1.2 million of
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Line Of Duty star accuses Government of ‘failing’ dementia patients
Actress Vicky McClure has accused the Government of “failing” people with dementia. The Line Of Duty star said patients are left “struggling and alone” after diagnosis. Meanwhile a “deep workforce
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Disabled woman who ‘hates’ being in care facility should be allowed to return home, judge rules
A disabled woman who “hates” being in a care facility and wants to go home has won a fight in a specialist court. The woman is diabetic and has mental
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Woman made ‘erroneous’ complaints about virtually everyone caring for sick daughter – judge
A woman has made complaints about “virtually all” of the “significant professionals” involved in the care of her sick daughter, a judge says. Mr Justice Poole says the woman has
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Murder investigation police name man who died at care centre in west London
Police have named a 60-year-old man who died at a care centre in west London, as a fellow resident was charged with his murder. Rajinder Pall, 44, is accused of
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Second generation takes the reins at leading Scottish care provider
Scottish care provider, Meallmore, has announced its new senior team with Cillian Hennessey taking over the reins from his father as managing director. Cillian (pictured) takes over the top job
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Murder investigation launched after death of man at care centre for vulnerable adults
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was assaulted at a care centre for adults with mental health and drug abuse issues. The 60-year-old
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Welsh Government draft budget to ensure social care workers receive real living wage
The Welsh Government is to publish its draft budget following the UK Government’s autumn statement and as pressure continues to mount on households and public services. The budget, which will
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Matt Hancock condemned as ‘deluded’ over his recount of care homes during pandemic
Matt Hancock’s memories of how he handled care homes during the Covid pandemic has been condemned as a “deluded version” of events. Nadra Ahmed (pictured), the chair of the National
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Care home in human rights breach after resident was regularly sedated without consent for months
A care home resident with learning disabilities received “unfavourable and unsafe” care when he was regularly sedated for seven months in breach of his human rights, an Ombudsman has said.
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