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‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter17th March 2020News Scotland

Scotland’s NHS has been formally placed on an emergency footing to help it deal with a “substantial and sustained” increase in coronavirus cases. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed the move

Around 250,000 will die unless more draconian measures are adopted, Covid-19 scientists warn

By Gavin Cordon and Jane Kirby, Reporters17th March 2020News England

Around 250,000 people will die in Britain as a result of the coronavirus outbreak unless more draconian measures are adopted to protect the population, scientists have warned. The Imperial College

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

By Jemma Crew, Reporter16th March 2020News England

“Unnecessary” care home visits should stop, the Prime Minister said, as health experts warned that protecting residents will be one of the most challenging parts of the coronavirus outbreak. Boris

CQC suspend routine inspections of hospitals and care homes to focus on supporting providers

By Ella Pickover, Reporter16th March 2020News England

Routine inspections for hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes have been suspended so health and care workers can concentrate efforts on battling coronavirus. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced it

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock

By Catherine Wylie, Jess Glass and David Hughes, Reporters16th March 2020News England

The NHS needs ventilators now more than anything else, as it takes on the coronavirus outbreak, the Heath Secretary said. Engineers have already been asked to draw up plans to

Almost 400,000 zero-hours care workers could face coronavirus sick-pay risks, unions warn

By Harriet Clugston, Reporter13th March 2020News England

Almost 400,000 care workers helping England’s vulnerable and elderly adults are on zero-hours contracts, which unions argue could discourage those infected with coronavirus from staying off work. Activists and the

Care homes face ‘very worrying staffing gaps’ if coronavirus outbreak worsens

By Emma Bowden, Reporter11th March 2020News England

Care homes could face “very worrying staffing gaps” if the coronavirus outbreak worsens, a think tank has warned. Helen Buckingham, director of strategy at the Nuffield Trust, raised concerns that

Omission of social care from the Government’s Budget is ‘astounding’ – Sir Ed Davey

By Elizabeth Arnold and Sophie Morris, Reporters11th March 2020News England

The “omission” of social care from the Government’s Budget is “astounding”, the acting co-Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey has said. Sir Ed (pictured) called for a “care

Budget fails ‘to get social care done’ as sector brands lack of funding ‘hugely disappointing’

By Luke Powell, Reporter11th March 2020News England

Care providers and think thanks have described the lack of additional funding for social care in the Chancellor’s budget as “hugely disappointing”. Despite Rishi Sunak pledging £6 billion to the

Health minister Nadine Dorries self-isolating after being diagnosed with coronavirus

By Sam Blewett, Reporter11th March 2020News England

Health minister Nadine Dorries has become the first MP to be diagnosed with coronavirus. The Conservative MP confirmed on Tuesday evening that she was self-isolating after testing positive, while officials

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‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Around 250,000 will die unless more draconian measures are adopted, Covid-19 scientists warn

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

CQC suspend routine inspections of hospitals and care homes to focus on supporting providers

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock

Care homes face ‘very worrying staffing gaps’ if coronavirus outbreak worsens

Health minister Nadine Dorries self-isolating after being diagnosed with coronavirus

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Tag: Top Stories

‘Substantial’ increase in coronavirus cases sees NHS Scotland formally placed on emergency footing

Around 250,000 will die unless more draconian measures are adopted, Covid-19 scientists warn

Prime Minister urges public avoid all ‘unnecessary’ care home visits to protect residents

CQC suspend routine inspections of hospitals and care homes to focus on supporting providers

NHS needs ‘many more’ than the 5,000 ventilators it has to tackle coronavirus – Matt Hancock

Almost 400,000 zero-hours care workers could face coronavirus sick-pay risks, unions warn

Care homes face ‘very worrying staffing gaps’ if coronavirus outbreak worsens

Omission of social care from the Government’s Budget is ‘astounding’ – Sir Ed Davey

Budget fails ‘to get social care done’ as sector brands lack of funding ‘hugely disappointing’

Health minister Nadine Dorries self-isolating after being diagnosed with coronavirus