New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in care settings is being finalised, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The new guidance is being updated for visiting hospitals, hospices &
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A social prescribing approach to healthcare is required for Scotland’s coronavirus recovery, a commission has stated. The Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission, established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), has issued
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A single dose of a Covid-19 vaccine can slash transmission by up to half, according to a new study from Public Health England (PHE). The breakthrough findings offer further hope
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Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated her calls for a UK-wide public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic following “shameful” remarks allegedly spoken by Boris Johnson. Scotland’s First Minister argued
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Asylum seekers fleeing war, violence and persecution have endured “dehumanising” treatment while living in hotels amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. The Refugee Council said it was “deeply
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More than 400,000 members of England’s adult social care workforce have not received a coronavirus vaccine, figures suggest. Some 80.4% of eligible staff working at older adult care homes had
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Coronavirus contracts awarded by the UK Government worth more than £3.7 billion raise at least one red flag for possible corruption, according to a report. Transparency International UK says that
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The care regulator has said it is not aware of any care home in England that is failing to follow Government guidance on allowing visits. Peter Wyman (pictured), chairman of
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Public Health Scotland (PHS) has said it “cannot rule out” a link between hospital discharges and coronavirus outbreaks in care homes. Its latest report found mortality to be high among
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The Government is facing a fresh attack after confirming it will not pay a bonus to NHS and social care workers in England. A petition signed by thousands of people
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