Care homes

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Campaigners have urged the Government to extend Wednesday’s deadline for the “alternative fund” of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Households have 1 day left to apply for £400 help towards energy bills

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The cash boost is being delivered by councils in England, Scotland and Wales and aims to provide financial support to around 900,000 households - here’s how to apply.

Thousands of households can now apply for £400 energy bill help

Louth Manor Care Home

National award nomination for Louth care home

Holdingham Grange manager Hazel Whittaker presents the donation to Rotary president Cath Hamblin.

Fun fundraising events to raise Sleaford care home residents' spirits

Residents has a visit from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. Pictured are Doreen Wheat, Diane Southam, Neil, Karen Sigsworth and Dylis Peacock

Busy week at Skegness care home ahead of lifting of restrictions

Unison has urged ministers to abandon the “draconian” no jab, no job policy (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory jab deadline for carers risks ‘catastrophic’ staff shortages

Hand holding is now permitted, but hugs and kisses are still not allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor care home visits with hand holding is now permitted in England - the new ...

Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor to see them regularly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will allow regular visits from 8 March in England - new rules explain...

Current Covid outbreak levels in English care homes are ‘deeply concerning’

The Covid-19 vaccine roll out is now underway

Thousands of Lincolnshire care home residents prioritised for the coronavirus va...

Rapid Covid tests could allow Christmas care home visits - but is the government...

Relatives enjoy a window chat at Ashdene Care Home. Photo: Michael Hunt EMN-200911-173454001

Care homes doing best to keep families in contact

Exemptions to local lockdown restrictions will be made for childcare purposes (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents are exempt from local lockdown restrictions - here are the rules ex...

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

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Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown

Demonstrating how the Whzan monitoring system can work in a Lincolnshire care home. EMN-200714-124431001

New technology supports Lincolnshire care homes and their residents

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Lincolnshire Coronavirus: Care homes get £10.5m

A fifth of care homes in West Lindsey have been hit by the coronavirus

Fifth of care homes in West Lindsey hit by coronavirus

A paramedic holds a sign warning crew members not to enter a contaminated vehicle. Photo: PA

More than 850 deaths in Yorkshire care homes linked to coronavirus since start o...

A record number of coronavirus outbreaks have been recorded at 92 care homes in the UK in just 24 hours (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes report record coronavirus outbreaks in just 24 hours - how many are t...

Here's how you can help vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic - with...

Staff celebrate the CQC rating

Staff at Boston care home delighted by CQC inspectors 'outstanding' rating

The Crossing Church held an afternoon of singing and music for patients and carers of dementia

'A wonderful afternoon' of singing and music for people living with dementia in ...

Gainsborough: Long service award for Brenda from Foxby Court care home

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Bassetlaw: Care homes meet dementia stamp of approval