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Care home boss, 61, killed himself with shotgun in police HQ car park while struggling to cope with seeing his residents suffering in the pandemic Vernon Hough, 61, was found dead at a police headquarters in Wrexham in May ‘Pressure’ of protecting residents and staff at home became too much for him Wife told inquest: ‘He … Read more
Care home bosses are pleading with the Government to protect them from being sued over outbreaks of coronavirus. Firms have been hit by soaring insurance premiums, and many still cannot get cover for Covid-19, which could leave them ruined if they are taken to court by bereaved relatives of residents. The fear of being crippled … Read more
She’s been keeping fans updated as she prepares to welcome her first child early next year. And Ashley James, 33, showcased her blossoming baby bump as she displayed her favourite nursing bras on Sunday. The former Made In Chelsea star is currently 32 weeks pregnant and has begun investing in nursing bras in her third … Read more
New weekly coronavirus infections in US nursing homes surged by 44% last month compared to September and deaths rose by 10% in seven days in mid-October, report reveals Over the course of the week ending in October 18, there were 8,575 new COVDI-19 cases in US nursing homes, an American Health Care Association report finds … Read more
Residents of crowded nursing homes are at higher risk of coronavirus infection and death compared to other elderly people, a new study suggests. Researchers found senior citizens who lived in highly packed facilities were more than twice as likely to contract COVID-19 and die from the disease. What’s more, a simulation found that if all … Read more
More than 40% of coronavirus cases in US nursing homes are asymptomatic, new study finds Researchers looked at data from more than 500 nursing homes across 34 states A total of 40.6% of more than 5,400 positive coronavirus cases were asymptomatic with no signs such as fever, coughing or shortness of breath Nearly one in five … Read more
Care of vulnerable and frail patients is substandard in a SIXTH of all nursing homes, watchdog says In West Midlands proportion of ‘inadequate’ care homes was nearly one in five Scathing report from Care Quality Commission said figures show deterioration More than 500 homes have been rated as needing to improve for years By Isabella … Read more
Nevada health officials order nursing homes to STOP using rapid COVID-19 tests after finding 60% of positive results were false In August 2020, nursing homes in Nevada were sent two rapid antigen COVID-19 tests: the Quidel Sofia II and the BD Veritor Plus Unlike nasal swab tests that detect the genetic material of the virus, these … Read more
Britain is in the midst of nursing crisis after a report revealed there are nearly 40,000 vacancies, with a third of workers planning to quit the NHS next year due to a lack of staff and support. MPs have warned there is an ’emerging crisis in nursing’ after a new report highlighted the sheer number … Read more
Will care home bosses be in the dock? Police probing nursing centre where ten residents died from coronavirus pass file to prosecutors Police investigating the Home Farm care home have passed file to prosecutors The home on the Isle of Skye, had been described as a ‘risk to life and limb’ An investigation was launched in … Read more