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Threatened Liverpool care homes to remain open following transfer
Two Liverpool care homes that were set to close due to the economic impact of the pandemic are to remain open and be transferred to another operator.
Fifth of care home residents in England awaiting first Covid jab
Nearly a fifth of care home residents in England are awaiting their first dose of Covid vaccine, according to the NHS.
WATCH: BMA virtual roundtable on fixing social care
The British Medical Association is calling for concerted action to fix social care in the UK, saying that urgent steps need to be taken to improve it in the short, medium and long term.
QNI, Skills for Care publish first ever standards for care home nurses
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) and Skills for Care have published the first ever standards for nurses working in care homes.
Scottish government review backs creation of National Care Service
The Scottish government’s review of adult social care has recommended the creation of a statutory National Care Service on an equal footing with NHS Scotland to raise standards following the pandemic.
Labour backs calls to outlaw ban on care home visits
Labour is backing calls for care home residents to be given the legal right to receive visits from their loved ones.
Senior NHS doctor fires warning on post-jab Covid outbreaks
A senior NHS geriatrician has expressed concern about outbreaks of Covid-19 in care homes after residents have received a first dose of vaccine.
Care home resident deaths rise 2,364 in a week
Care home resident deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales rose by the fourth highest weekly toll since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Prime Minister takes Herts care home to heart
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has watched residents receive Covid vaccinations at the Foxholes care home in Hertfordshire via an online video call.
QCS strengthens brief with law firm Napthens
Social care consultancy Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has agreed a long-term partnership with law firm Napthens to enhance its health and safety compliance credentials.
Health leaders publish social care reform manifesto
The Health for Care coalition of 15 national health organisations, led by the NHS Confederation, has set out seven key principles for social care reform as it called on the government to introduce proposals early this year.
NHS: Covid jab offered at every eligible care home in England
The NHS has offered a first dose of Covid vaccine to residents at every eligible care home with older residents in England.
Scotland closing in on care home vaccination target
Scotland is on course to meet its target to vaccinate all care home residents against Covid-19 by the first week of February.
City of York Council issues tender for extra care development
City of York Council is seeking a specialist to build and operate an extra care development to provide residents with more high-quality accommodation options.
Care home trio awarded accreditation for person-centred care
Meaningful Care Matters has awarded accreditation to a trio of care homes in England following the successful implementation of its person-centred care models.
Midlands care home developer proves adept at securing finance
Adept Care Homes has finalised a multimillion pound deal with Virgin Money-owned Yorkshire Bank, to re-finance the business and support the development of an 84-bed care home in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
NCF survey finds 95 per cent of care home residents vaccinated
A National Care Forum (NCF) snapshot survey has found 95 per cent of English care homes operated by respondents to the poll had been vaccinated by the end of 25 January.
ADASS launches springboard to success for future leaders
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has launched a programme aimed at identifying and developing the next generation of adult social care leaders.
HC-One appoints Stephen Butterworth executive director for operations
The UK’s largest care home provider, HC-One, has promoted Stephen Butterworth to the position of executive director for operations.
Care home resident deaths linked to Covid top 30,000
Care home resident deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales have surpassed 30,000 according to the latest data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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