Remote healthcare technology that monitors residents’ vital signs is being offered free to care homes.
Medical
A ground-breaking COVID-19 treatment that has been launched on the NHS will help save thousands of lives, the government has said.
An NHS package of support for care homes is being brought forward due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Detailed new guidance has been issued by the government on the admission and care of people in care homes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Plans for a significant ramping up of coronavirus testing have been announced by the government.
Leaders have issued an urgent plea for care homes to be given more priority in the distribution of PPE as staff approach breaking point in the battle against the coronavirus.
GPs have been asked to ensure care home patients suffering from the coronavirus have a ‘do not resuscitate’ order in place where appropriate.
A Brighton nursing home that closed its doors following contact with a healthcare professional diagnosed with coronavirus has reopened following a precautionary clean.
A web-based Capacity Tracker is combating bed blocking by enabling care homes to instantly make their vacancies visible to hospital discharge teams.
GPs will be required to visit care homes at least every fortnight from September under new requirements revealed by NHS England.
