Guidance issued to local authorities outlines Care Act duties that can be suspended
The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance to local authorities relating to the new Coronavirus Act powers available to suspend Care Act…
Government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS staff will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being…
NHS and social care staff allowed free car parking during pandemic
Matt Hancock MP is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS Trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus.…
Free coronavirus information and advice service launches on WhatsApp to ease pressure on NHS
Announced by Public Health England (PHE) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government has launched a Coronavirus information service on…
New £20 million coronavirus research investment to develop crucial vaccine trials
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced that six essential coronavirus research projects, including two focused on vaccination trials, will be the first to benefit from…
£500,000 announced to help create digital solutions to support people who are self-isolating
Revealed today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), £500,000 of funding is available for technology companies that come up with digital support…
£2.9bn announced to help relieve pressure on local authorities and NHS during Coronavirus outbreak
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced £ billion in funding to help strengthen care for vulnerable people in the fight against…
Government confirms £505m will be made available for DFGs in 2020-21
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has written an open letter to Local authority Chief Executives across England to announce that £505…
OTs and physiotherapists to become a key part of local primary care teams in new Government investment
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government and the NHS are committing an additional £ billion in total for…
Innovative social care organisations sought to host graduates on programme to drive improvements and change
Skills for Care is looking for innovative social care organisations to host ambitious graduates on a one-year programme designed to develop future leaders in health…