Big increase in uptake of vaccine by care home staff, says PM
Boris Johnson was speaking during a visit to a vaccination centre in Batley, West Yorkshire.
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Care home staff refusing vaccine due to ‘cultural issues’, association claims
Social care minister Helen Whately played down reports that some care workers were unwilling to take the vaccine.
UK News|Feb 1, 2021
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Give care staff jabs after success of vaccinating residents, say industry chiefs
Care minister Helen Whately said staff would be vaccinated by February 15.
UK News|Feb 1, 2021
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Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales
The ONS said more than 30,000 care home residents in England and Wales have had coronavirus recorded on their death certificate.
UK News|Jan 26, 2021
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UK records highest daily number of Covid deaths as data reveals spread of virus
A further 1,610 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.
UK News|Jan 19, 2021
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Care homes must remain priority as vaccine rollout expands, Government told
According to the Prime Minister, half of elderly residents have received at least one dose.
UK News|Jan 19, 2021
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New £120 million fund to boost social care sector staffing levels
It comes on top of the £149 million announced in December to support the roll out of rapid Covid-19 testing.
UK News|Jan 16, 2021
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All care home residents to receive jab within 10 days
Residents and staff in care homes in England are expected to get the jab this week and at the very latest by January 24.
UK News|Jan 13, 2021
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Care groups call for daily data on numbers of care home residents vaccinated
Daily updates which started this week do not include breakdowns for how many vaccine doses have gone to each priority group.
UK News|Jan 12, 2021
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Pacers edge out Pelicans in overtime
Malcolm Brogdon scored with 1.7 seconds remaining to snatch the win.
UK Sport|Jan 5, 2021
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Care homes with outbreaks ‘should receive prompt Covid vaccination’ – NHS
Guidance has been issued after concerns were raised that some care homes with coronavirus cases were unable to access vaccines.
UK News|Jan 4, 2021
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Johnson urged to adopt bold approach to reform of social care
Boris Johnson’s former leadership rival Jeremy Hunt said the Prime Minister could introduce a change as dramatic as the creation of the NHS.
UK News|Dec 29, 2020
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Care home staff to receive rapid-result tests to protect against Covid variant
Workers will receive two lateral flow tests a week in addition to regular PCR testing.
UK News|Dec 23, 2020
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Families should restrict Christmas celebrations to enable safer care home visits
Care experts said they are ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential impact of families across the UK meeting up over the festive season.
UK News|Dec 16, 2020
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Many care home residents may not see loved ones before Christmas, charity fears
Calls for care home visits to become the ‘default position’ ahead of Christmas are not being honoured, campaigners believe.
UK News|Dec 12, 2020
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