Care homes are struggling to reach 70 per cent staff COVID vaccination rates
Just over one in four care homes has achieved a 70 per cent staff COVID vaccination rate, a survey by the National…
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Nurses call for more information on COVID risk to health
Nursing organisation the Royal College of Nursing is calling for more detailed information on the COVID-19 risk to health of nurses. …
Care workers among most at risk of COVID deaths, ONS report confirms
Care work had one of the highest COVID death rates during 2020, latest ONS figures have confirmed.
COVID infection rates have doubled in older people, January data shows
COVID infection in older people has more than doubled since early December, latest Government data shows. Compared to the period 25 November…
Care home COVID vaccination by January 24, NHS England says
Care homes should receive at least an initial COVID-19 vaccination by Sunday 24 January, NHS England has told local vaccination teams. Care…
COVID discharge exemption allows untested patients into care homes
Coronavirus hospital patients can be discharged into care homes without being tested under new Government COVID discharge exemption guidance. In an interview with…
COVID-19 cases rise in care home
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in care homes rose 61 per cent over the Christmas and New Year period, according to new COVID…
Rules for visits to care homes during COVID-19 lockdown
Rules on visits to care homes across Great Britain have been amended in light of the national lockdown announced on Monday 4…
CQC using ‘eight ticks’ to inspect designated settings for Covid-positive hospital discharges
Designated settings for people who are discharged from hospital with a COVID-positive test will be inspected against eight areas to assure safe…
Competition for care homes to win £5000 worth of PPE
Care homes in the East Midlands are being invited to enter a competition to win £5000 worth of PPE. Prize includes face…
