Almost half of care providers fear for their future survival, according to an Independent Care Group (ICG) survey.
The offer of indefinite leave to remain will be effective immediately and retrospectively.
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All essential workers in England, and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.
The ‘Care for others. Make a difference campaign’ was launched by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock and Care Minister Helen Whately.
The plans include boosting access to PPE, ramping up testing and recruiting more staff, as well as developing a unifying new, NHS-style ‘care’ brand.
The group says a proposed uplift of up to 10% for social care providers to address rising demand and costs caused by the coronavirus pandemic is wholly inadequate.
Law firm Royds Withy King said the update throws a lifeline to industry sectors desperate for staff, including social care and healthcare.
He said the government was working “round the clock” to ensure carers had the information, equipment and resources they need.
The Coronovirus Emergency Fund will be delivering grants from to workers that are having to self-isolate.
As part of the decision to close schools as of the end of the day today, March 20, the Government has outlined which professions fall into the “key worker” roles.
