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Care home residents in England limited to three visitors due to new restrictions
New government guidance means care home residents in England will now only be allowed three named visitors and one essential caregiver, to reduce the risk of residents being infected with Covid-19. Source: Care Feeds
Government announces £300m fund to give care workers in England bonuses and pay rises
The care sector in England will be able to use money from a new £300m fund to pay for bonuses, give care staff early pay rises, fund overtime and recruit new staff. Source: Care Feeds
Less than a third of staff in 65+ care homes and 70% of residents received booster
Under a third of staff (29 per cent) working in England’s care homes supporting people aged 65+, have received a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, while 70 per cent of residents were given it, prompting criticism of the government’s vaccine rollout. Source: Care Feeds
Families banned from care home visits at Christmas outraged by alleged No 10 party
Who cares that if there was a Downing Street party last Christmas when Covid restrictions were in force across the country? Families denied the chance to spent a second Christmas without their loved ones have taken to Twitter to express why they care about whether or not a rule-breaking party took place. Source: Care Feeds
