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15 May 2020 Coronavirus

BSA responds to Housing Secretary’s 13 May COBRA press briefing

In Wednesday’s daily press briefing, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced significant steps in reopening the England’s housing market by allowing people to move home and conduct property viewings – activities previously restricted by lockdown measures.

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

Lonely and struggling to cope: Alzheimer’s Society reveals grave reality for people affected by dementia

During what should have been Dementia Action Week, Alzheimer’s Society survey uncovers what everyday life is for thousands.

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

NASUWT supports call for council powers to close schools where Covid-19 clusters emerge

Commenting on the call by the Local Government Association (LGA) for councils to be given powers to close schools if testing indicates clusters of new Covid-19 cases, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, said:

14 May 2020 Coronavirus

Covid-19: Media reports of the first confirmed case in the Rohingya refugee camps is a major cause for concern, warns Save the Children

Bangladesh risks losing decades of child development gains as Coronavirus sweeps through the country.

14 May 2020 Coronavirus

Any contact tracing app must respect privacy and maintain public trust

If the public don’t have confidence in the coronavirus app, they won’t use it. The Liberal Democrats’ plans for a Safe Trace App Law would fix that.

14 May 2020 Coronavirus

Government has failed to provide evidence that opening schools is safe

Responding to the evidence given today by Osama Rahman, Chief Scientific Adviser and Director of Analysis at the Department for Education to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee about the basis for the Government’s plan to start to reopen schools from 1 June, Dr Patrick Roach, NASUWT General Secretary, said:

14 May 2020 Coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has exposed a huge digital divide in our society

Digital exclusion was a serious issue before the pandemic, affecting people who were at greater risk of social exclusion too. The coronavirus crisis has raised the stakes significantly.

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

‘Freezing officer pay would be morally bankrupt’

National Chair warns government a pay freeze would be a slap in the face for police officers

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

The Hybrid Parliament has set the right example - don't undo all that good work

The Hybrid Parliament has shown what can be done during a pandemic. Now is not the time to undo that good work

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

Railway industry sets out key coronavirus-related issues and concerns to Parliament’s Transport Committee

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its submission to the Transport Select Committee on the impact of Coronavirus to rail businesses.

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

Work in homes - if it is safe to do so

GGF reacts to more detailed government guidance on working in homes.

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

Care homes ‘left to fend for themselves’ against coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society warns the ‘lives of people with dementia continue to be put in danger’ and calls for weekly testing of all care home staff and residents, after finding over half of care homes can’t isolate residents, and 43% are still not confident of their PPE supply, despite nearly a third taking Covid-19 positive patients from hospital

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

NASUWT responds to DFE guidance

The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has reviewed the guidance issued by the Department for Education and is highlighting serious and fundamental concerns with it.

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

This evening, let's show our support for nurses around the world fighting coronavirus on the frontline

This evening, follow in the footsteps of the Lady with the Lamp, and shine a light in a show of support for nurses around the world on International Nurses Day.

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing three times the usual number of deaths in care homes

Since the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK Alzheimer’s Society have been campaigning to get social care put on an equal footing with the NHS, including coordinating a response with Care England and other charities, and writing to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to call for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

Independent watchdog comment on new government coronavirus safer travel guidance

Commenting on the new government transport guidance, Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said:

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

Joint statement from BVA and the RCVS in response to the Prime Minister’s statement on easing lockdown in England

Veterinary professionals have been working throughout the lockdown, securing the food supply chain and providing essential care for companion animals. The professions have taken a pragmatic approach to practising strict social distancing and good biosecurity, including working remotely, so are well placed to take the next steps.

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

The Nandy doctrine: renewing the ‘moral commitment’ to an ‘ethical’ foreign policy

The shadow foreign secretary has made it her aim to win the argument on internationalism. Sebastian Whale explains

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'

Military veteran, nurse, Brexiteer and now the new Conservative MP for Wrexham – Sarah Atherton talks about life in lockdown, real ale, and why her time in public service solidified her politics

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

For too many with dementia, their care systems have broken down in the Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 has highlighted the crucial gaps in dementia care in the UK - with reports of dementia patients starving, isolated from carers, or at increased risk of exposure in care homes

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

People need to know the NHS is still there for non-coronavirus illnesses and accidents too

While the acute surge has flattened out, and the pressure on hospitals has stabilised, Covid-19 will be with us for some time. We need to adapt to the new normal, and ensure everyone who needs treatment gets it.

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Prime Minister's announcement does little to assuage teachers' concerns about the premature reopening of schools

Responding to tonight’s statement from the Prime Minister, Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, said:

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

PFEW position on lockdown guidance

Responding to this evening’s announcement by the Prime Minister, John Apter, National Chair of the Police Federation of England & Wales, said:

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Heathrow calls for quarantine exit plan to help reboot the UK economy

Aviation is the lifeblood of this country’s economy, and until we get Britain flying again, UK business will be stuck in third gear.