Care England calls for jab-job clarity
Care England has written to the Minister of State for Social Care at the Department of Health and Social Care to emphasise the serious and growing…
Infection control
NCF survey reveals impact of COVID-19 testing on care homes
The National Care Forum’s (NCF) second Pulse survey of the adult social care sector reveals high compliance with COVID-19 testing of staff…
More care homes contribute to COVID-19 study
Some 14,000 care homes are now taking part in the Vivaldi 2 study, led by University College London (UCL), which is testing…
Audit tool to support care providers with infection prevention and control procedures developed
The National Care Forum, Quality Compliance Systems and Standards Wise International have developed an audit tool which enables care providers to enhance…
What have other countries taught us about COVID-19 in care homes?
According to a report published in July from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, at the end of June 5.3 per…
England begins flu vaccination campaign as over-65s missed targets last year
All front-line health and social care workers will again by offered a free flu vaccine in what is being described as the…
Electrolux Professional unveils comprehensive cleaning and hygiene guidelines for businesses
Electrolux Professional has launched a comprehensive advisory document detailing cleaning and hygiene best practice guidelines for a variety of UK businesses.
