Articles tagged with: Health & Social Care

10 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus

Social mobility should be promoted by a dedicated unit according to a new report, which accuses the Government of failing to act on tackling poverty.

08 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'

Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe' from coronavirus.

28 May 2020 Coronavirus

Without a proper recovery plan for children, trauma from lockdown could stay with them forever

There is no time for complacency, and we cannot afford for the next generation to be scarred by the experience of this crisis.

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society comments on UK DRI research showing need for coronavirus testing in care homes

The UK DRI has today released results from a cornavirus outbreak investigation in four London nursing homes.

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

ONS data shows twice the anticipated number of deaths in care homes – Alzheimer’s Society comments

New updated figures today from the ONS have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales:

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

More than a third of coronavirus-related deaths among care home residents, new figures show

More than a third of the UK's coronavirus-related deaths have been among care home residents, new figures have shown.

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show dementia is main underlying condition for Covid-19 deaths – Alzheimer’s Society comments

These are horrifying figures for anyone with a loved one with dementia, and show for the first time the true toll of coronavirus.

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

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.

07 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to Boris Johnson’s comments on care homes

We haven’t seen any evidence to suggest that deaths in care homes are slowing down, and any other implication would be dangerously complacent

06 May 2020 Coronavirus

To protect the most vulnerable, we must close the digital divide

In times of social distancing, where public places with internet access like libraries and community centres are unable to function, the connectivity must move into the home, and it simply must become a priority for government to keep our country going.

05 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alongside a secure NHS app, we must adopt a strategy of community shielding

The data-sharing safeguards of a contract-tracing app have to be watertight. However, the real work of safeguarding should be done by local communities.

05 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing care home deaths have risen over 30% in the last week

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.

29 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society funded study reveals a third of people with dementia and two thirds of carers feel lonely

Alzheimer’s Society predicts rise in high rates of loneliness due to coronavirus pandemic as it asks for support for Emergency Appeal.

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28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing quarter of coronavirus deaths in England are coming from 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.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

New stats show 4,000 care home deaths in a fortnight from coronavirus

The number of deaths in care homes from coronavirus hit 4,343 in a two-week period, according to new figures.

After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other

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28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other

The coronavirus response must protect the most vulnerable in society for the long-term.

28 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Working women, the young and low-paid hardest hit by coronavirus, think tank warns

Working women, the young and low-paid workers are the most likely to be impacted by the health and economic effects of the coronavirus, a leading think tank has said.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Living wills skyrocket in light of coronavirus

Figures announced as urgent need for greater advance care planning raised in Lords social care debate

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22 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to joint statement from DHSC and CQC on the number of Covid-19 deaths in care homes

Alzheimer’s Society responds to the joint statement by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Care Quality Commission (CQC), in which they anticipate ‘that the number of deaths in care homes relating to COVID-19 reported by providers between 11 April and 15 April could be double the number of care home deaths reported yesterday.’

22 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Equality and human rights considerations in access to food and essentials

EHRC are concerned that a large number of disabled people in the UK, who fall outside this high-risk group, face additional barriers to shopping and require reasonable adjustments to enable them to buy essentials such as food and medicine.

22 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Former Matt Hancock adviser says social care must be 'free at point of use' after coronavirus crisis

A former adviser to Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged ministers to make social care "free at the point of use" in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

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21 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

As ‘pandemic’ universal credit claimants receive first payments, Save the Children urges government to protect struggling families

With the first Covid-19 Universal Credit claimants expected to receive their first payments this week, Save the Children is urging the Government to increase social security entitlements to protect families who could be swept into poverty by the crisis.

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21 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing 300% increase in deaths in care homes

UK Alzheimer’s Society are calling for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.