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GPs told to use army if needed to vaccinate everyone in England's care homes by end of the week
GPs have been told by NHS England to give the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents and in England’s care homes by the end of the week and use the military if needed to get the job done. Source: Care Feeds
Mental Health Act reform will cut number of people with learning disabilities and autism being sectioned
A major reform of the Mental Health Act will reduce the number of people with learning disabilities and autism being sectioned as they will only be detained for treatment if a ‘co-occurring mental health condition is identified’, according to the government. Source: Care Feeds
Care home 'companions' on the rise for residents missing family in lockdown
A care home provider has decided to dramatically expand its ‘companionship’ team of musicians and teachers, to lift the spirits of residents unable to hug and kiss their family during lockdown. Source: Care Feeds
Care homes told to accept COVID-19 patients to free up hospital beds
The NHS is asking care homes to immediately admit COVID-19 patients without negative tests to free up hospital beds. Source: Care Feeds
