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• Covid jabs to become mandatory for care home staff in England

  15-06-2021 21:27
  
  Exclusive: ministers considering extending compulsory vaccination measure to all NHS staffCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCovid vaccinations are to become mandatory for care home staff under plans to be announced by ministers, as they consider extending the move to all NHS staff.The controversial measure sets up a likely battle with staff in both services and could see the government sued under European human rights law or equalities legislation for breaching th
  
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• Children neglected by a profit-making system | Letters

  15-06-2021 19:57
  
  Cuts to councils and a lack of suitable homes mean that nearly half of children in care live in unregulated accommodation, writes Carolyne Willow. Plus letters from Simon Morton and Prof Mike Stein So the Ministry of Justice is going to raise the minimum legal age of marriage in order to protect vulnerable children (Government pledges to raise legal age of marriage to 18 in England and Wales, 11 June). My small charity, meanwhile, has had to apply for a judicial review of the Department for Educ
  
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• Care residents travel the world without even packing a suitcase

  15-06-2021 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  RETIREES prove you are never too old to travel as they make their way across the continents sampling different cuisines and experiencing new cultures all from the comfort of their home.Cramond Residence care home in Edinburgh have been running themed events during lockdown, each one based on a different culture, to continue providing enriching experiences and keep residents entertained.Each themed event consists of traditional music from the chosen destination, culturally appropriate activities,
  
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• COVID update-Care home residents will be able to spend time away with family and friends

  15-06-2021 08:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Care home residents will be able to spend more time with family and friends, including overnight stays as part of an easing of visiting restrictions announced today.   Currently residents can only leave the care home for a visit if outdoors or for high-priority reasons, such as a dental or GP appointment, but will now be able to leave the home for more social reasons without having to isolate.  From 21 June, people admitted to a care home from the community will no longe
  
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• 75 Year Old Bristol Care Home Resident Completes 6 Year Degree

  15-06-2021 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gaynor Powell, a tenant at Brunelcare’s Woodland Court retirement village, recently graduated after completing a six-year degree at the Open University.Gaynor, 75, received her BSc (Hons) Open degree in August 2020 after enrolling on a part-time course in 2014. She studied four modules of Social Science and two modules of Health and Social Care, and wants to show others that they are never too old to learn.Gaynor said: “My grandson was 18 and going to university, and I was so envious
  
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