England’s social care sector needs £7 billion more a year as an urgent “starting point” to avoid potential collapse of the market, MPs say. An immediate boost is needed to
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Care home inspectors could spread coronavirus if they are not tested regularly, a union has warned. Cases of Covid-19 are increasing again across the UK, with 63 people dying of
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A further four residents have died in a coronavirus outbreak at a care home. Operators HC-One confirmed 11 people have now died with Covid-19 at Redmill Care Home (pictured) in
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Updated Covid-19 guidance for visiting care homes is “confusing” and “encourages blanket bans on visits” in areas under the highest alert levels, a charity has argued. John’s Campaign said the
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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
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For the services we regulate – as for the rest of the world – the past year is divided into two parts. Pre-COVID, care was generally good, but with little
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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