Care homes

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility David George

Beyond Caring has been written by Christina Castling.

Brand-new North East play shines a light on care homes Holly Allton

Campaigners have urged the Government to extend Wednesday’s deadline for the “alternative fund” of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Households have 1 day left to apply for £400 help towards energy bills Sophie Wills

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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

South Tyneside's care home Covid death toll

Virus claimed almost 200 in South Tyneside care homes

Mikaila Patterson and a vaccinator at The Glen Medical Group

1,000th South Tyneside care home worker gets fully vaccinated Ross Robertson

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

South Tyneside is ‘ahead of the curve’ with its Covid vaccination programme

Vaccinations in South Tyneside 'ahead of the curve' James Harrison

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

Hedworth Hall, South Shields, where the pantomime will be staged

Pantomime live stream for care home residents Sam Johnson

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

South Tyneside faces a 'very real fear' of local lockdown unless we pull together, the council leader has said.

'Very real fears' of local lockdown in borough Ross Robertson

Care home visits in South Tyneside have stopped under new measures.

Care home visits stop in South Tyneside Sophie Brownson

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

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A record number of coronavirus outbreaks have been recorded at 92 care homes in the UK in just 24 hours (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes report record coronavirus outbreaks in just 24 hours - how many are t... Claire Schofield

Here's how you can help vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic - with... Sarah Wilson

A number of care homes have closed to all but essential visitors.

Care homes close doors to visitors in bid to keep residents safe amidst coronavi... Sophie Brownson

Bedewell Grange care home in Hebburn.

Care home group Barchester urges families urged to limit visits to loved ones am...