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Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘confusing’ and ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter19th October 2020News England

Updated Covid-19 guidance for visiting care homes is “confusing” and “encourages blanket bans on visits” in areas under the highest alert levels, a charity has argued. John’s Campaign said the

At least third of care home residents missing out on monthly Covid tests, new data suggests

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter16th October 2020News England

At least one third of care home residents in England have not been given a coronavirus test within the last month – despite a Government pledge for regular testing across

Regulator warns coronavirus pandemic has pushed ‘fragile’ social care even closer to the edge

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th October 2020News England

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the “fragile” social care sector even closer to the edge, the head of the care regulator has warned. Covid-19 exposed and exacerbated problems in social

Report: Care Quality Commission – State of Care 2019/20 – Full Report

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter16th October 2020Reports & Resources

For the services we regulate – as for the rest of the world – the past year is divided into two parts. Pre-COVID, care was generally good, but with little

Pilot scheme will see relatives of care home residents treated as key workers

By Jemma Crew and Helen William, Reporters14th October 2020News England

A pilot scheme will be launched “shortly” which will see relatives of care home residents treated as key workers to enable safe visits, the care minister has said. Helen Whately

Sturgeon considers routine coronavirus testing of care home visitors as she seeks to allay sector fears

By The Press Association14th October 2020News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said routine testing of care home visitors is being considered as she seeks to allay fears about the easing of restrictions for the care sector. Speaking at

Investigation launched into claims of blanket ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders during early pandemic

By Ella Pickover and Jemma Crew, Reporters12th October 2020News England

An investigation has been launched into allegations of the blanket use of “Do not resuscitate” orders in England during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic. Concerns have been raised

Exercise instructors and equipment recommended to tackle ‘deconditioning’ among care home residents

By Jemma Crew, Reporter9th October 2020News England

Care homes should consider employing exercise instructors and purchasing gym equipment to help rehabilitate residents whose health deteriorated during the coronavirus pandemic, a report has said. Residents needed ongoing rehabilitation

Pensioner died after attack by fellow resident just five days after moving into care home, inquest hears

By Sam Blewett, Reporter8th October 2020News England

A grandmother described as a “ray of sunshine” died after a fellow care home resident, who had dementia, attacked her with a walking stick, an inquest heard. May Miller, 95,

NHS Lothian report care home deaths as 82 residents and staff test positive with coronavirus

By The Press Association7th October 2020News Scotland

Residents have died and dozens of people have tested positive in new coronavirus outbreaks at two care homes in Scotland. NHS Lothian said a “small number” of residents at Redmill

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Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘confusing’ and ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

At least third of care home residents missing out on monthly Covid tests, new data suggests

Report: Care Quality Commission – State of Care 2019/20 – Full Report

Pilot scheme will see relatives of care home residents treated as key workers

Sturgeon considers routine coronavirus testing of care home visitors as she seeks to allay sector fears

Investigation launched into claims of blanket ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders during early pandemic

Exercise instructors and equipment recommended to tackle ‘deconditioning’ among care home residents

Pensioner died after attack by fellow resident just five days after moving into care home, inquest hears

NHS Lothian report care home deaths as 82 residents and staff test positive with coronavirus

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Tag: Care Homes

Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘confusing’ and ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

At least third of care home residents missing out on monthly Covid tests, new data suggests

Regulator warns coronavirus pandemic has pushed ‘fragile’ social care even closer to the edge

Report: Care Quality Commission – State of Care 2019/20 – Full Report

Pilot scheme will see relatives of care home residents treated as key workers

Sturgeon considers routine coronavirus testing of care home visitors as she seeks to allay sector fears

Investigation launched into claims of blanket ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders during early pandemic

Exercise instructors and equipment recommended to tackle ‘deconditioning’ among care home residents

Pensioner died after attack by fellow resident just five days after moving into care home, inquest hears

NHS Lothian report care home deaths as 82 residents and staff test positive with coronavirus