Care homes received central PPE supplies almost three months after GPs, Scottish report reveals
Care homes in Scotland received their first central PPE supplies almost three months after GPs, a report into PPE provision by NHS…
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East Anglia homes to take part in COVID IPC study
Researchers at the University of East Anglia will investigate how people who live, visit and work in care homes have coped with…
Mandatory COVID jabs for care staff within 16 weeks, reports suggest
Care staff are expected to be given 16 weeks to have their COVID vaccination or face redeployment/termination from patient-facing roles, according to…
English care homes open to new residents – and allow overnight stays – without isolation
From June 21, in England new residents can move into care homes from the community without isolating, subject to enhanced PCR testing.
Human rights champions give support for mandatory care home COVID jabs
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has come out in support of mandatory vaccination in residential care homes.
Size and location of service increased risk of COVID-19 deaths, regulator finds
Size of service, and geographical location – but not quality of care - are linked to COVID-19 related death, a report by…
DHSC opts for guidance not legislation on the movement of care home staff
The DHSC has opted to update guidance on restricting staff movement between care settings, rather than the proposed ban on movement
Wales allows two visitors, who can remove face masks and hold hands
Care homes in Wales are now permitted to allow routine indoor visiting by two designated visitors at the same time, and to…
Five visitors and more trips out for care homes in England
From Monday 17 May care home residents in England will be able to name five visitors and take more trips outside the…
English care home residents allowed out of home visits from May 4
From Tuesday 4 May all care home residents in England will be able to make out of home visits without having to…
