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Almost half of care providers fear for their survival, COVID-19 survey finds

Business Care home groups by Alex Douglas on May 1, 2020

Almost half of care providers fear for their future survival, according to an Independent Care Group (ICG) survey.

Ten million people in England eligible for Coronavirus testing via essential worker plan

Coronavirus by Alex Douglas on April 24, 2020

All essential workers in England, and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.

National social care recruitment drive launched by Government

Care home groups Solutions by Alex Douglas on April 24, 2020

The ‘Care for others. Make a difference campaign’ was launched by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock and Care Minister Helen Whately.

Government sets out nationwide social care action plan

Business Healthcare by Alex Douglas on April 17, 2020

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.

Coronavirus funding for local authorities fails to recognise “true costs” of social care, says disability group

Business by Alex Douglas on April 14, 2020

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.

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Furloughed social care staff can now work while protecting pay, government confirms

Healthcare by Alex Douglas on April 8, 2020

Law firm Royds Withy King said the update throws a lifeline to industry sectors desperate for staff, including social care and healthcare.

Matt Hancock thanks social care workforce for ‘going extra mile’

Healthcare Projects by Alex Douglas on March 31, 2020

He said the government was working “round the clock” to ensure carers had the information, equipment and resources they need.

CWC launches £1m appeal to support care workers affected by COVID-19

Healthcare Projects by Alex Douglas on March 30, 2020

The Coronovirus Emergency Fund will be delivering grants from to workers that are having to self-isolate.

Government outlines “producers and distributors of medical equipment” as key workers

Business Editor's Choice Strategy by Alex Douglas on March 20, 2020

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.

New coronavirus guidance for social care issued by the government

Business Health & Safety by Alex Douglas on March 16, 2020

GPs have been asked to look at the possibility of offering digital appointments for patients and their families.

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