Coronavirus News - Care Home Professional

BREAKING NEWS: Care home COVID-19 deaths pass 11,000 but declining trend continues

Business Research by Lee Peart on May 26, 2020

More than 11,000 COVID-19 care home deaths have been reported in the latest figures published by the ONS.

Government offers COVID-19 antibody test to health and social care staff

Health & Safety Solutions by Lee Peart on May 26, 2020

A new COVID-19 antibody testing programme launches this week as the government faces further criticism of its handling of the care home crisis.

Care body ‘disappointed’ with CQC during COVID-19 crisis

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on May 26, 2020

A leading care home body has expressed its “disappointment” with the role played by the CQC during the COVID-19 crisis.

Police investigate deaths at care home with 56 COVID-19 cases

Care home groups Operators by Lee Peart on May 26, 2020

A police investigation has been launched into the deaths of three residents where 56 residents and staff have contracted COVID-19.

A third of people less likely to seek residential social care due to COVID-19, poll finds

Business Funding Research by Lee Peart on May 22, 2020

A third of people are less likely to seek residential social care for their relatives as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, a poll has found.

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Four Seasons expects £15m impact from coronavirus pandemic

Business Care home groups Finance Operators by Lee Peart on May 22, 2020

Four Seasons Healthcare has said it expects a 12-fold rise in PPE costs and drop in occupancy rates due to COVID-19 to cost £15m.

Court hearing over care home with 56 COVID-19 cases extended for three weeks

Business Care home groups Compliance Operators by Lee Peart on May 22, 2020

A court hearing over a bid to revoke the licence of a care home on the Isle of Skye where 56 residents and staff have been infected with COVID-19 has been extended for three weeks.

Webinar to give care homes tips to stay strong, safe and supportive during COVID-19

Best Practice Business Business Practice Care Home Management Events Human Resources Innovation People Solutions by Lee Peart on May 22, 2020

An expert webinar next month will offer tips on how care homes can stay strong, safe and supportive during COVID-19.

European survey reveals England has lowest rate of COVID-19 care home deaths

Business Research by Lee Peart on May 21, 2020

England has reported the lowest rate of COVID-19 deaths per total fatalities in a study of European nations.

Agency workers defended after study blames temporary staff for spreading COVID-19

Human Resources People Recruitment by Lee Peart on May 21, 2020

The contribution of agency workers in social care has been defended after a study linked the spread of the virus in care homes with the movement of temporary staff.

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