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Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following ‘significant drop’ in processing capacity at Roche

By Jess Glass, Reporter7th October 2020News England

Concerns have been raised over the supply of vital testing materials for a range of conditions, including Covid-19, following a supply chain problem with pharmaceutical giant Roche. On Tuesday, Roche

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

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

By Nina Massey, Reporter6th October 2020Education & Training, News England

At least 38% of older adults in psychiatric wards in London were infected with Covid-19 at the height of the pandemic, a new study has suggested. University College London (UCL)

Reductions in care at home services have had ‘direct and detrimental impact’ on people’s rights

By The Press Association6th October 2020News Scotland

A significant number of Scots who rely on care services in their own home saw support reduced or withdrawn during the coronavirus lockdown – with the Scottish Human Rights Commission

New guidance being drawn up to prevent ‘inconsistent care’ for long Covid patients

By Ella Pickover, Reporter5th October 20205th October 2020News England

New guidance is being drawn up which aims to reduce inconsistencies in care for patients who have long Covid. Those suffering with so-called long Covid have reported breathlessness, chronic fatigue,

Failure to record almost 16,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

By Catherine Wylie and Jane Kirby, Reporters5th October 2020News England

A technical glitch which meant almost 16,000 Covid-19 cases went unreported has led to a delay in efforts to trace contacts of people who tested positive for the virus. Public

Council leader calls on Boris Johnson to deal with ‘impossible situation’ of care home staff testing

By Michael Drummond, Reporter1st October 2020News England

Nearly a third of Covid-19 tests for care home staff in homes in Portsmouth are not having a result sent back, it is claimed. The leader of Portsmouth City Council

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

By Jane Kirby, Reporter1st October 2020News England

Around 8.5 million adults and 1.5 million children in England are likely to need mental health support in the wake of Covid-19, according to a new report. The analysis from

Councils will need extra £10.1bn annually to address challenges from pandemic, LGA says

By John Besley, Reporter1st October 2020News England

Local councils will need a further £10.1 billion annually in order to improve services and address financial challenges stemming from the pandemic, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. In

London Mayor commissioned study finds black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death

By John Besley, Reporter1st October 2020News England

Black people are at almost twice the risk of dying from Covid-19 than white people, a new study commissioned by London Mayor Sadiq Khan has found. Mr Khan (pictured) is

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Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following ‘significant drop’ in processing capacity at Roche

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

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

New guidance being drawn up to prevent ‘inconsistent care’ for long Covid patients

Failure to record almost 16,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

Council leader calls on Boris Johnson to deal with ‘impossible situation’ of care home staff testing

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

Councils will need extra £10.1bn annually to address challenges from pandemic, LGA says

London Mayor commissioned study finds black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death

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

Concerns over Covid-19 testing kits following ‘significant drop’ in processing capacity at Roche

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

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

Reductions in care at home services have had ‘direct and detrimental impact’ on people’s rights

New guidance being drawn up to prevent ‘inconsistent care’ for long Covid patients

Failure to record almost 16,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases branded ‘shambolic’

Council leader calls on Boris Johnson to deal with ‘impossible situation’ of care home staff testing

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

Councils will need extra £10.1bn annually to address challenges from pandemic, LGA says

London Mayor commissioned study finds black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death