Category: Care sector news
NHS TRUSTS OFFERED FREE VIDEO CALLS AS PANDEMIC CONTINUES
Visionable has renewed its offer of free video calls to connect hospital patients with their loved ones as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The company, which has developed a unique video...OU CALLS FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS SOCIAL CARE SKILLS SHORTAGES
The Open University (OU) has called for significant reform in adult social work and social care to aid the sectors’ recovery from COVID-19. In a survey of leaders across England, The Open...COVID VACCINES ROLLED OUT TO OVER 70S AND EXTREMELY VULNERABLE
Millions of people aged 70 and over and those clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 will be invited to get their vaccinations from today, Monday 18th January, as the NHS begins the rollout of...MENTAL HEALTH LAWS TO UNDERGO LANDMARK REFORM
People with mental health issues who are detained under the Mental Health Act will benefit from landmark reforms which provide more control over their care and treatment, the government has...CARE PROVIDER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY
Bluebird Care Petersfield & Havant has announced that Havant and East Hampshire Mind will be its charity of the year in 2021, as it strives to promote good mental health in the local area. ...CLOSE-CONTACT VISITS BANNED IN CARE HOMES
Following the news of a third UK lockdown, announced last night 4th January, close-contact indoor visits to care homes will no longer be allowed. Under the new rules announced by PM Boris...NCF LAUNCHES ‘CARING IN COVID’ EBOOK
The National Care Forum (NCF), the membership association for not-for-profit social care providers, has launched an eBook to highlight the efforts of caregivers and local communities throughout the...SCIENTISTS EVALUATING FACE MASK BELIEVED TO KILL COVID-19
Scientists at Cambridge University are testing a face mask that has an anti-viral fabric coating which they believe may kill COVID-19. The reusable mask was developed by British company...2020 SPARKS RECORD NUMBERS OF NURSING STUDENTS
This year has seen a record number of nursing and midwifery university students in England, the latest data from UCAS has shown. The final figures from this year’s admission cycle show...SMALL CARE COMPANIES CAN NOW BENEFIT FROM KICKSTART SCHEME
Specialist training and recruitment company Premiumcrowds is now an official UK Government Kickstart Gateway – enabling firms to benefit from the scheme even if they are below the original 30+...
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