Coronavirus News - Care Home Professional

Union warns of ‘super-spreader’ risk as inspectors denied COVID-19 testing

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 23, 2020

A leading union has warned of the risk of CQC inspectors becoming COVID-19 ‘super-spreaders’ after they were denied testing by the Government.

Staff and residents test positive for COVID-19 at Durham care home

Care home groups Operators by Lee Peart on October 21, 2020

Staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Four Seasons care home in Consett, County Durham.

BREAKING NEWS: Care home COVID-19 deaths hit three-month high

Business Research by Lee Peart on October 20, 2020

The number of people dying in care homes with COVID-19 in England and Wales has reached a three-month high.

Another Lothian nursing home reports COVID-19 outbreak

Care home groups Operators by Lee Peart on October 20, 2020

Heatherfield Nursing Home in Armadale, West Lothian has been closed to visitors following a coronavirus outbreak.

National Association of Care Catering holds virtual seminars

Business Catering Events Solutions by Lee Peart on October 20, 2020

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is hosting a series of virtual seminars from this week to support its members and the care catering sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Death toll rises to 11 at COVID-19 outbreak care home

Care home groups Operators by Lee Peart on October 19, 2020

A further four residents have died with COVID-19 at a Scottish care home following a serious outbreak of the virus.

Sheffield care home vows to continue face-to-face visits

Best Practice Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 19, 2020

A Sheffield care home has vowed to do all in its power to continue face-to-face visits throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Measures put in place after ‘very concerning’ care home COVID outbreak

Care home groups Operators by Lee Peart on October 15, 2020

A range of infection prevention measures have been in place following a coronavirus outbreak at a Dumfries care home.

Government to pilot care home visitor scheme in England

Business Legislation by Lee Peart on October 14, 2020

A care home visitor scheme allowing family members to regularly visit their loved ones is to be piloted in England.

CQC outlines winter infection prevention and control plans

Business Compliance by Lee Peart on October 14, 2020

The CQC has outlined its plans to monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) in care settings over the winter months.

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