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Two-thirds of care home staff have reported mental health problems since start of pandemic

By Dave Higgens, Reporter24th July 2020News England

Two-thirds of care home staff have reported mental health problems since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey in one city. The Sheffield Care Association (SCA) said

Concern at 37% rise in number of elderly facing financial ruin due to ‘sky high care fees’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter24th July 2020News England

Around 14 older people a day are wiped out financially by paying for their care, figures suggest, a year on from the Prime Minister’s pledge that no-one should have to

Rapid Covid-19 test that promises results in under one hour trialled in London care homes

By Jane Kirby, Reporter22nd July 2020News England

A rapid Covid-19 test that promises results in under an hour is being trialled in care homes. The clinical trial, led by Queen Mary University of London, will be carried

DHSC issues new guidance for care homes in England to restart visits from loved ones

By Jemma Crew, Reporter22nd July 2020News England

Long-awaited guidance on how loved ones can safely visit care home residents has been issued by the Government. Visits will resume in specific care homes in England once local directors

Ministers and experts failed to recognise care home risk factors – England’s chief medical officer

By Jane Kirby, Reporter21st July 2020News England

Ministers and experts failed to recognise that care home residents were at risk from workers moving between homes and spreading Covid-19, England’s chief medical officer has acknowledged. Professor Chris Whitty

Concerns raised over whether older people’s rights were upheld in Wales during pandemic

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter21st July 2020News Wales

Concerns have been raised over whether the Welsh Government and public bodies in Wales met their responsibilities to uphold the rights of older people during the coronavirus pandemic. Helena Herklots,

Campaign for justice over ‘life-threatening injuries’ suffered by two disabled care home residents

By Flora Thompson, Reporter20th July 2020News England

The families of two disabled care home residents who were seriously injured in unexplained circumstances have launched a legal campaign for justice. Gary Lewis (left) and Matthew Bates (right) were

Skye care home worker advised to isolate after retesting positive for coronavirus

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter16th July 2020News Scotland

A member of staff at a coronavirus-hit care home on Skye has retested positive for the virus. NHS Highland confirmed the worker at the Home Farm care home in Portree

University of Glasgow collaborate with O2 to launch mobile coronavirus testing clinic trial

By Conor Riordan, Reporter16th July 2020Education & Training

A trial Covid-19 “clinic-on-wheels” testing facility is being launched in Glasgow. The Connected Mobile Health Clinic (CMHC) is designed to provide remote testing and tracking of care home residents and

Edinburgh study reports coronavirus outbreaks up to 20 times more likely in larger care homes

By Lucinda Cameron and Tom Eden, Reporters16th July 2020Education & Training

Outbreaks of coronavirus are up to 20 times more likely in large care homes, according to research. The NHS Lothian and Edinburgh University study looked at 189 care homes in

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Rapid Covid-19 test that promises results in under one hour trialled in London care homes

DHSC issues new guidance for care homes in England to restart visits from loved ones

Concerns raised over whether older people’s rights were upheld in Wales during pandemic

Campaign for justice over ‘life-threatening injuries’ suffered by two disabled care home residents

Skye care home worker advised to isolate after retesting positive for coronavirus

University of Glasgow collaborate with O2 to launch mobile coronavirus testing clinic trial

Edinburgh study reports coronavirus outbreaks up to 20 times more likely in larger care homes

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Residential Care

Two-thirds of care home staff have reported mental health problems since start of pandemic

Concern at 37% rise in number of elderly facing financial ruin due to ‘sky high care fees’

Rapid Covid-19 test that promises results in under one hour trialled in London care homes

DHSC issues new guidance for care homes in England to restart visits from loved ones

Ministers and experts failed to recognise care home risk factors – England’s chief medical officer

Concerns raised over whether older people’s rights were upheld in Wales during pandemic

Campaign for justice over ‘life-threatening injuries’ suffered by two disabled care home residents

Skye care home worker advised to isolate after retesting positive for coronavirus

University of Glasgow collaborate with O2 to launch mobile coronavirus testing clinic trial

Edinburgh study reports coronavirus outbreaks up to 20 times more likely in larger care homes