The families of all immigrant NHS and care workers who die from coronavirus will be able to stay in the UK after a U-turn from Priti Patel. The Home Office announced it is extending the offer of indefinite leave to remain, free of charge, to the relatives of support staff after a furious outcry. The policy … Read more
Boris Johnson reveals 312 NHS and social care workers have now died of coronavirus Boris Johnson revealed latest coronavirus death toll for NHS and care workers Mr Johnson told the Commons 181 health service and 131 care staff had died He said at PMQs the thoughts of the whole House were with families and friends … Read more
The email landed a few days before our flight. ‘Dear Mum and Dad. Here are 32 places I want to go in Rome.’ There followed an exhaustive list compiled by our 13-year-old son Fred. We had only three days and the weather forecast was challenging. Still, it felt churlish to rain on a teenage boy’s … Read more
Volvo has ramped-up its efforts to reduce the number of deaths in its cars by introducing a ‘Care Key’ that allows owners to pre-set speed limits when others use their vehicle. As of the beginning of 2020, the Swedish car company became the first manufacturer to introduce a limited top speed for all the models … Read more
Temporary care workers helped to fuel Britain’s coronavirus crisis in care homes, a damning Government study has found. Agency staff working in multiple homes may have unwittingly infected thousands of elderly and vulnerable residents without being tested for the virus. In some cases ‘bank workers’ – used to fill temporary vacancies – were standing in … Read more
Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, told MPs today that elderly hospital patients who had coronavirus symptoms were discharged into care homes without being tested Elderly hospital patients who had coronavirus symptoms were discharged into care homes without being tested despite warnings from around the world the crisis could grip the sector, industry bosses … Read more
Boris Johnson has today been spotted wearing exercise gear just days after he reportedly blamed his need for intensive care during his touch-and-go battle with coronavirus on his weight. The Prime Minister is seen in pictures wearing a blue top, navy blue Bermuda shorts and a fitness watch as he returns to Downing Street after … Read more
The care sector could be plunged into financial crisis as fearful families choose not to put their loved ones in homes, experts warned last night. Resident numbers could plummet by as much as ten per cent as a result of deaths from coronavirus, as well as fears about going into care. This would leave more … Read more
It’s just lovely! Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of vital PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe Harry Melling, 100, is Britain’s oldest surviving Second World War submariner His Alexandra Grange care home in Wigan received the aprons and coveralls Manager Christine Stafford saluted the Mail Force charity delivery of vital PPE By … Read more
Matt Hancock pledges to test every care home resident and staff member in England for coronavirus by ‘early June’ amid growing scandal over death toll after ONS figures show 23,000 extra deaths this year Health Secretary said every care home resident will be tested by ‘early June’ He said Government measures meant almost two thirds … Read more