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UK care home bosses seek extra £500m for Christmas Covid measures

18-11-2020 16:53

Homes aim to allow visits, but some councils reportedly advising against tinsel or treesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageLCare bosses are demanding £500m in extra government funding to make care homes safe in the run-up to Christmas, while some councils have been accused of taking infection control too far by banning tinsel or advising against trees.After the health secretary, Matt Hancock, pledged to make visiting possible in every care home by Christmas,

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Covid has exposed the damage caused to families by a decade of austerity | Ray Jones

18-11-2020 09:31

The pandemic has shown the impact of increased deprivation, difficulties for families and greater risks for vulnerable childrenCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus pandemic is having awful health, social and economic consequences, but amid the threat and fear, it should provide an opportunity to reflect and learn. This is especially urgent in assessing its impact on children’s welfare and safety.The pandemic has demonstrated the impact of removi

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The music project helping people with dementia find their voice during lockdown

18-11-2020 08:00

A Manchester orchestra has taken its care home music sessions online, as staff and families sing the benefits for memory and wellbeingUntil March, the Manchester Camerata Orchestra had been bringing music, improvisation and joy into the lives and hearts of care home residents, including those with dementia, via its award-winning Music in Mind project for eight years. Its nine musicians and two music therapists had delivered 15 weekly sessions in 20 local residential homes. Then Covid struck, fol

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The music project helping patients with dementia find their voice during lockdown

18-11-2020 08:00

A Manchester orchestra has taken its care home music sessions online, as staff and families sing the benefits for memory and wellbeingUntil March, the Manchester Camerata Orchestra had been bringing music, improvisation and joy into the lives and hearts of care home residents, including those with dementia, via its award-winning Music in Mind project for eight years. Its nine musicians and two music therapists had delivered 15 weekly sessions in 20 local residential homes. Then Covid struck, fol

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The music project helping dementia patients find their voice during lockdown

18-11-2020 08:00

A Manchester orchestra has taken its care home music sessions online, as staff and families sing the benefits for memory and wellbeingUntil March, the Manchester Camerata Orchestra had been bringing music, improvisation and joy into the lives and hearts of care home residents, including those with dementia, via its award-winning Music in Mind project for eight years. Its nine musicians and two music therapists had delivered 15 weekly sessions in 20 local residential homes. Then Covid struck, fol

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