Leading care home operator Barchester Healthcare has set an April deadline for its staff to take up COVID-19 vaccinations. Whilst reporting that 90% of residents
EXCLUSIVE: Vaccine priority must be given to all those with learning disabilities, says Care England
In an exclusive letter to CHP, Professor Martin Green OBE, CEO of Care England, calls for the prioritisation of all people with a learning disability in the Government’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.
A Leicestershire care home has been rated Inadequate by the CQC after an inspection found a resident physically and sexually assaulted other residents and staff
The Care Inspectorate has upgraded its rating for Mowat Court in Stonehaven following the implementation of a “robust action plan”. Mowat Court, which is operated by Care UK, was previously rated ‘weak’ following an inspection
Lydia Halliday has been appointed manager at Bupa’s Croft House care home in Essex in recognition of her efforts during the pandemic. Lydia, who was
The number of COVID-19 care home related deaths fell by a third in the latest weekly statistics reported by the ONS. There were 1,160 COVID
The Abbeyfield Society has announced that Chief Executive Officer, David McCullough, sadly passed away suddenly on Monday 8 February 2021. Abbeyfield Chairman, Ian Plaistowe OBE, said the whole organisation had lost “a true friend.” “David
A former brighterkind care home worker has been struck off for swearing at a resident and using “unnecessary force”. Care assistant Tracey Grundy was barred
Complex care provider Cornerstone Healthcare Group has announced the development of a £10m, 74-bed care centre in Somerset. Cale View, which is due for completion
Brett Smith, Director of Customer Success at Planday, explains four ways in which digital tools play an integral part in the management of care homes - particularly during a global pandemic. The UK has more
