Care homes

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

The cash boost is being delivered by councils in England, Scotland and Wales and aims to provide financial support to around 900,000 households - here’s how to apply.

Thousands of households can now apply for £400 energy bill help Sophie Wills

Unison has urged ministers to abandon the “draconian” no jab, no job policy (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory jab deadline for carers risks ‘catastrophic’ staff shortages Claire Schofield

Hand holding is now permitted, but hugs and kisses are still not allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor care home visits with hand holding is now permitted in England - the new ... Helen Johnson

Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor to see them regularly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will allow regular visits from 8 March in England - new rules explain... Claire Schofield

Current Covid outbreak levels in English care homes are ‘deeply concerning’ Ethan Shone

GPs and local vaccination services have been asked to give injections to every care home resident in their area by the end of January

Health This is how many care home residents in Lancashire are poised for the Covid-19 v... Mike Hill

Rapid Covid tests could allow Christmas care home visits - but is the government... Sarah Wilson

Lancashire care homes are being sought for Covid patients leaving hospital

Lancashire care homes invited to take Covid patients from hospital by creating s... Paul Faulkner

Exemptions to local lockdown restrictions will be made for childcare purposes (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents are exempt from local lockdown restrictions - here are the rules ex... Claire Schofield

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans Sarah Wilson

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Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown Alex Nelson

Around one in three Lancashire care homes have experienced a coronavirus outbreak

Preventing Covid in virus-free Lancashire care homes is 'a priority' Paul Faulkner