The National Pensioners Convention has joined calls for the introduction of a National Care Service, under which social care would be publicly funded. Its new report says there has been
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Hospital patients should not be discharged straight into care homes if a second coronavirus wave hits but should stay in interim beds to avoid infection spread, an expert has said.
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Almost 20,000 care home residents in England and Wales have died with coronavirus, the majority dying in their care home, official figures show. Death certificates for 19,394 residents mentioned “novel
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For many professionals working in the dementia care sector, the idea of embarking on a post graduate course while juggling already busy lives might seem daunting but those who have
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A phased return to visiting at care homes across Scotland has been announced by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman. Only essential visits have been permitted so far during lockdown. Ms Freeman
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Two carers have been arrested after images showing apparent neglect in a care home were posted on social media. The women were arrested on Monday on suspicion of ill treatment
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A Covid-19 test which can give results in 20 minutes may mean relatives could visit loved ones in care homes, the chief executive of Care England has said. Professor Martin
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Health officials have been accused of a “reckless” and “negligent” approach to care homes during the coronavirus crisis. The senior civil servant at the Department of Health and Social Care
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It was feared that coronavirus could go on to infiltrate at least nine in 10 care homes in England during the pandemic, experts warned in April. At least 90% of
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A hospice charity is preparing for an increase in demand for end-of-life care as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sue Ryder said it was preparing for a surge in
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