Care directors voice ‘deep’ concerns over extra funding
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) has written to the care minister to voice its concerns over…
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New study into independent living launches
The national body for home improvement agencies, Foundations has launched a new project to help social landlords support residents who…
Almost two thirds of care homes have not had staff tested
The majority of care homes say they have not had any staff tested for coronavirus, according to a new survey….
New advice service for care homes in Hampshire launches
A new telemedicine service that provides instant advice for care home residents has been launched by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation…
North East and London care homes worst hit by COVID-19
New research has suggested that care homes in London and North East have been worst hit by COVID-19, as the…
Death in service cover for Scottish care workers
The Scottish Government has announced it will extend death in service cover for care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Scottish…
Scottish care home crisis ‘failure of devolved government’
The handling of the coronavirus in Scottish care homes has been branded ‘the single greatest failure of devolved government’. A…
NHS trusts hit back at discharge claims
NHS Providers has hit back at reports that trusts have knowingly discharged patients with COVID-19 back into care homes. The…
