NHS hospitals discharged 25,000 people into care homes during the peak of Britain’s Covid-19 crisis without testing them for the coronavirus, a report has revealed. Critics say the move, ordered to free up beds for an anticipated surge in seriously ill virus patients, was ‘extraordinary’ and shows care homes were an ‘afterthought’. The National Audit … Read more
Coronavirus has killed 1-in-16 care home residents in England and Wales, analysis reveals By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 01:41 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 01:42 BST, 10 June 2020 Coronavirus has now reportedly killed one in 16 care home residents in England and Wales, fresh research suggests. The Government has been widely criticised … Read more
Health Minister Helen Whately blames Government scientists for coronavirus care home deaths before furiously backtracking as she suffers ANOTHER shambolic interview Health Minister Helen Whately became embroiled in care home row this morning She seemed to say ministers could blame science experts for Government policy Then said ‘meant to say’ Government had ‘taken scientific advice … Read more
Matt Hancock insists coronavirus in care homes is ‘coming under control’ as he unveils a new task force to cut infects and expands testing to working age residents as well as the elderly Health Secretary said working age care home patients now eligible for testing He also unveiled a new Covid-19 social care support taskforce … Read more
Matt Hancock insists coronavirus in care homes is ‘coming under control’ as he unveils a new task force to cut infects and expands testing to working age residents as well as the elderly Health Secretary said working age care home patients now eligible for testing He also unveiled a new Covid-19 social care support taskforce … Read more
Prue Leith, 80, reveals she is feeding 30 nurses at a local care home during lockdown – and admits she is having ‘rather a nice time’ because she is ‘so old people bring her things’ Bake Off judge, 80, feeds 30 nurses at Penhurst Gardens in Chipping Norton Says she enjoys getting back to proper cooking and … Read more
Tony Robinson has accused the Government of manslaughter amid new analysis that revealed care home residents are on course to make up half of all deaths caused directly or indirectly by coronavirus in England. A study warned that by the end of June the death toll from Covid-19 infections and other excess deaths would likely ‘approach … Read more
Care homes are still waiting for coronavirus tests despite weeks of asking, while dozens more who sent off samples ended up receiving useless results. The government pledged to offer testing for residents and staff at every care home for the over 65s by June 6 – today – and insists it is still on track … Read more
Emotional moment husband, 87, and wife, 91, who have been married for 59 years but forced to live in separate care homes in lockdown are reunited for the first time in five months Peter and Doreen Foster, 87 and 91, have been reunited after five months apart The pair were separated by the River Wear … Read more
Care home manager is jailed after fleecing her patients to send £23,000 to conman she fell in love with on Christian dating site Helen Hughes, 56, took money from residents of the Ashton Park Care Home She took £23,000 in total from five different residents in Newport, South Wales She gave the money to a … Read more