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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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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More than 9,000 new Covid-19 infections in Scotland as hospital cases rise again
Scotland has recorded more than more than 9,000 new cases of coronavirus and another 35 deaths as the number of people in hospital with the virus rose again. The latest
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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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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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People with a cold urged to ‘stay home and avoid contact’ under new guidance
People in England who have a cough or cold are to be urged to “stay home and avoid contact with other people” under new Government guidance on Covid-19. Those who
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Number of patients in Scotland’s hospitals with Covid hits record high for fourth day in row
The number of coronavirus patients in Scotland’s hospitals has reached a new record high as figures rose for the fourth day in a row. Latest Scottish Government figures show there
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Care home residents and people with weak immune systems may still get jabs over next 12 months
Care home residents, those aged 75 and over and people with weakened immune systems may still receive Covid booster jabs over the next six to 12 months, MPs have heard.
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PM under fresh pressure as Met Police issue first 20 fines over Westminster’s partygate scandal
The first 20 fines will be issued over alleged lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street and Whitehall in a move which will put Boris Johnson’s leadership under fresh pressure. The Metropolitan
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Family of NHS worker who died from Covid-19 ‘shocked and distraught’ after inquest ruling
The daughter of an NHS worker who died from Covid-19 has said she is “distraught” after an inquest concluded procedures were in place to keep him safe. Mark Woolcock, 59,
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