Care homes have been accused of ‘playing God’ by refusing to allow families to hug their loved ones despite the new government advice on care home visits. The Government announced on Tuesday that visitors would be allowed to hug and hold hands with care home residents as long as they had received a negative Covid … Read more
Families may not be able to visit their loved ones in care homes this Christmas as bosses fear they could be forced out of business if sued over a covid-19 outbreak. Inadequate insurance offered to care homes means that for hundreds of businesses allowing families to cuddle their relatives is not only a health risk … Read more
This is wonderful news for families everywhere: Minister of State for Social Care HELEN WHATELY hails decision to allow families to hug elderly loved ones in care homes this Christmas By Helen Whately, Minister Of State For Social Care Published: 01:24 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 01:24 GMT, 2 December 2020 Conservative MP and … Read more
Glimmer of hope for families with frozen child trust funds as Government waives costly court fees By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 1 December 2020 Under current rules, only the child can access these tax-free accounts when they turn 18 Families with disabled children … Read more
Elderly care home residents may be allowed to visit their families during the Christmas lockdown break, the Cabinet Office has suggested. Ministers have announced a pause in coronavirus rules between December 23 to 27 which will allow three households to spend the festive period indoors together. Current guidance says the bubbles do not apply to elderly … Read more
A knock on the door was the first time Lucy Jeal realised the National Health Service had plans for her death. She had just enjoyed an early lunch of two lamb chops and roast potatoes when she was disturbed by the unexpected visitor soon after midday. She got up from her favourite chair to let … Read more
Families face council tax rise of more than £100 to fund social care and police forces Town halls will be able to increase council tax by whopping 5 per cent next year Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement on in Parliament on Wednesday The measure is intended to help fund local social care and police … Read more
Katie Cronin’s sudden death from a heart attack aged just 21 left her shocked family asking one question: why? An administrative apprentice for BT, Katie had so much to look forward to Katie Cronin’s sudden death from a heart attack aged just 21 left her shocked family asking one question: why? An administrative apprentice for … Read more
Families with a child under the age of one will be allowed to link up with another household under new relaxation of rules that will benefit PM and partner Carrie Symonds Boris Johnson set out plans for ending lockdown and moving back to tier system New measures, effective from Dec 2, will include broadening of … Read more
From food and booze to beauty products, entertainment and even eco-friendly loo roll, there’s very little you can’t buy on subscription these days. With just a few clicks, you can pay weekly, monthly or annually for pretty much anything to be delivered to your doorstep, phone, TV or tablet. In fact, stuck at home for … Read more