Prof Chris Whitty said extending the maximum wait from three to 12 weeks was a “public health decision” to get … Read More “Gap between Pfizer vaccine doses should be halved, say doctors”
NHS Test and Trace has continued to reach a high volume of cases and contacts and, with improving turnaround times … Read More “NHS Test and Trace meets new year surge in demand”
This resource is primarily for clinicians working with people with dementia, but can also be used by carers and people … Read More “Dementia wellbeing”
Redbridge council has joined other local authorities in committing to ensuring homeless people receive a Covid-19 vaccination as priority. Oldham … Read More “Covid vaccinations for homeless people and rough sleepers”
Ten new large-scale centres, including a rugby ground, racecourse, food court and a cathedral, will open this week. People aged … Read More “Over 80s invited to NHS Vaccination Centres”
More than five million people – from priority groups three and four – will be invited from Monday to have … Read More “Rollout extended to over-70s”
The funding announced today will protect and support the social care sector, including care homes and domiciliary care providers, by … Read More “£269 million to boost staffing levels”
Over 80% of those aged 65 and over in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year. This … Read More “Over 65s highest on record”
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has a launched a public consultation on its proposals for a new approach to regulating … Read More “Consultation on new regulatory system”
The ten chosen projects focus on improving health for people with complex needs in primary care/community settings. Each project leader … Read More “Nurse-led projects”