BBC News: British Social Attitudes survey finds public satisfaction with NHS at record low.
The Carer: Routine Covid testing of hospital patients discharged into care homes set to end in April.
Government Press Release: 4D mapping technology, proven to prevent falls in care homes, could soon be rolled out nationally.
Government Press Release: The Government has announced a boost in funding for nursing in care homes.
The Carer: Almost £1 billion has been spent on ambulance calls for falls over the past four years.
Independent: Healthcare workers set to receive two one-off payments worth up to £3,000.
The Guardian: NHS England leaders welcome £6bn budget boost to reduce backlog and improve IT system, but stress that much more is needed.
The Carer: Social care providers warn that a lack of extra funding for sector in recent budget will undermine efforts to help the NHS.
Independent: Ministers urged to give assurances over future of delayed cap on social care costs.
The Carer: New Home Office visa data highlights how the social care sector continues to drive demand for overseas workers.
BBC News: Torbay councillors to discuss future of dementia support.
Posted by Michaela on March 11th 2024