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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

Questions over Government’s failure to account for £3bn spent on Covid contracts

By Sophie Morris, Reporter12th October 2020News England

The Government has failed to account for £3 billion spent on private contracts since the start of lockdown, new figures have shown. It comes as three cross-party MPs and the

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter12th October 2020News Wales

The Welsh Government has appointed a Cabinet minister to take responsibility for mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus pandemic. Eluned Morgan (pictured) will assume ministerial responsibility for mental health

Government to pay two thirds of employees’ wages if businesses are forced to close

By Harriet Line, Reporter9th October 2020News England

The Government will pay two thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and other businesses if they are forced to close under new coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor has

Support packages to get people to complete self-isolation needed as ‘matter of urgency’, experts warn

By Joe Gammie, Reporter9th October 2020News England

Government scientific advisers warned that support packages including financial aid should be rolled out as a “matter of urgency” to encourage more people to self-isolate for the full period required.

Michelle O’Neill forced to self-isolate as Health Minister warns crisis ‘becoming graver by the hour’

By Michael McHugh, David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters9th October 2020News Northern Ireland

The coronavirus emergency is becoming graver by the hour, Northern Ireland’s health minister warned. A record high in the daily number of new positive cases was recorded on Friday as

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

Stormont increases Covid fines and extends rules around where masks must be worn

By Rebecca Black and David Young, Reporters9th October 20209th October 2020News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland public face beefed-up coronavirus fines, with fixed penalty notices starting at £200. The list of locations where people must wear a face covering has also been extended

Sturgeon defends ‘hard and painful’ restrictions as numbers in hospital with coronavirus double

By Katrine Bussey and Laura Paterson, Reporters9th October 2020News Scotland

Scotland’s First Minister has defended “hard and painful” new coronavirus restrictions as she announced five more deaths and a doubling of those in hospital with the virus. Nicola Sturgeon urged

Coalition of organisations warn homeless lives will be lost without action to protect rough sleepers

By Jemma Crew, Reporter8th October 2020News England

The lives of homeless people will be lost this winter without Government action to keep them off the streets and in accommodation where they can socially distance, a coalition has

Tag: Coronavirus / Covid-19

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

Questions over Government’s failure to account for £3bn spent on Covid contracts

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

Government to pay two thirds of employees’ wages if businesses are forced to close

Support packages to get people to complete self-isolation needed as ‘matter of urgency’, experts warn

Michelle O’Neill forced to self-isolate as Health Minister warns crisis ‘becoming graver by the hour’

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

Stormont increases Covid fines and extends rules around where masks must be worn

Sturgeon defends ‘hard and painful’ restrictions as numbers in hospital with coronavirus double

Coalition of organisations warn homeless lives will be lost without action to protect rough sleepers

Kyle Clifford’s murders fuelled by Andrew Tate’s ‘violent misogyny’, court told

Bed-bound patients ‘told to soil themselves’ due to lack staff in busy A&E – report

Covid inquiry rejects bid from Mone to access documents and evidence on PPE deals

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Tag: Coronavirus / Covid-19

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

Questions over Government’s failure to account for £3bn spent on Covid contracts

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

Government to pay two thirds of employees’ wages if businesses are forced to close

Support packages to get people to complete self-isolation needed as ‘matter of urgency’, experts warn

Michelle O’Neill forced to self-isolate as Health Minister warns crisis ‘becoming graver by the hour’

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

Stormont increases Covid fines and extends rules around where masks must be worn

Sturgeon defends ‘hard and painful’ restrictions as numbers in hospital with coronavirus double

Coalition of organisations warn homeless lives will be lost without action to protect rough sleepers