Category: Care sector news
THE CARE WORKERS’ CHARITY LAUNCHES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAMME
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has launched a pivotal Mental Health Support Programme in response to the crisis of mental ill-health faced by the UK’s social care workforce. The...
COVID VACCINE OFFERED TO ALL CARE HOMES IN ENGLAND, NHS CONFIRMS
Every eligible elderly care home in England has been offered the COVID-19 vaccine, official figures are set to confirm later today. In a major milestone for the NHS vaccination programme, nurses,...
AVAILABILITY OF VACCINATIONS FOR CARE HOME STAFF NEEDS ADDRESSING, SAYS NCF
Most care homes in England have been visited by a vaccination team but the amount of staff being vaccinated is still lacking, research by the National Care Forum (NCF) has determined. ...
EXPERTS CALL FOR MAJOR AND URGENT PALLIATIVE CARE REFORM
Experts are urgently calling for major reforms to the UK’s system of palliative care, in response to a significant and continual increase in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
MINISTER FOR CARE ADDRESSES CARE SECTOR ON VACCINE PROCEDURE
The Minister for Care has written to local authorities, care providers and directors of adult social services following the publication of a standard operating procedure to support the vaccination...
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. ...
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