Breaking new self-isolation rules could result in fines of £1,000
From 28 September 2020, people in England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and…
Huge increase in UK PPE production to protect health and social care workers
Credit: Simon Davis/DFID In the fight against COVID-19, health and social care workers are set to have access to an uninterrupted supply of Personal Protective…
New NHS app to help control COVID-19 transmission rolled out across England and Wales
People across England and Wales are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and…
ADASS President says social care winter plan is a ‘welcome start, but there is more to do’
Following the publication of the new ‘Adult social care: coronavirus (COVID-19) winter plan 2020 to 2021’ by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC),…
Adult social care plan to help sector cope with upcoming winter pressures
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new adult social care plan for 2020-2021, which outlines the UK Government’s ambitions for…
Care providers receive £546m funding boost to bolster infection control throughout winter
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that care providers will be given an extra £546 million to reduce COVID-19 infection and…
Care providers urged to prevent further spread of COVID-19 after spike in new cases
A letter has been issued to all care providers, Local Authority Chief Executives and Directors of Adult Social Care in England, which outlines the different…
250,000 clear face masks to be delivered to frontline workers to support people with hearing loss
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that 250,000 clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline NHS and social care…
New NHS guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into appropriate setting
Focusing on providing ongoing care for patients beyond acute care settings, the NHS has published new guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into the…
DHSC reveals £588m fund to support timely hospital discharges by covering costs of care at home
People needing additional follow-on care after being discharged from hospital – including older people and those with disabilities – will be supported by a new…