Older People – Page 55 – Care Appointments

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

NHS trust apologises amid claims staff restrained elderly dementia patient 19 times

By Michael Drummond, Reporter14th October 2020News England

An NHS trust has apologised unreservedly to a patient and his family after he was restrained on 19 occasions so staff could forcibly treat him. East Kent Hospitals University NHS

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

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

Half of older people with care needs ‘not getting enough help before pandemic’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter6th October 2020News England

Half of older people needing help with everyday tasks such as getting washed and dressed had unmet care needs prior to the coronavirus pandemic, new analysis suggests. Some 1.6 million

Care homes report concerns on testing as they ‘regularly wait at least a week for coronavirus results’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter30th September 2020News England

Care homes are regularly waiting more than a week for coronavirus test results, providers say, despite a Government commitment that staff will be tested weekly. The Government pledged in July

Dementia charity warning as 92m extra carer hours notched up by family members

By Jemma Crew, Reporter29th September 2020News England

Family and friends have spent 92 million extra hours caring for loved ones with dementia since the coronavirus lockdown and are struggling with depression, insomnia and exhaustion, a charity has

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

NHS trust apologises amid claims staff restrained elderly dementia patient 19 times

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

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

Care homes report concerns on testing as they ‘regularly wait at least a week for coronavirus results’

‘Government not gangs’ should decide who enters UK as 19,000 migrants removed

Nottingham triple killer care report a ‘horror show’, victim’s mother says

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Tag: Older People

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

NHS trust apologises amid claims staff restrained elderly dementia patient 19 times

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

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

Half of older people with care needs ‘not getting enough help before pandemic’

Care homes report concerns on testing as they ‘regularly wait at least a week for coronavirus results’

Dementia charity warning as 92m extra carer hours notched up by family members