Care Home News 2nd March 2020

Social Care News stories from the last few days

Advice being sent out to Sheffield home carers in case of coronavirus outbreak
Home carers who look after elderly and disabled people in Sheffield are being given advice in case there is an outbreak of coronavirus in the city. More

Social care 'cracks are turning into chasms' and system faces collapse in 2029, the Government is warned in an alarming report. More

Care home residents try out Fitbits in technology project.
The lives of elderly residents at a Wirral care home are being transformed by the latest technology, including VR headsets, Fitbits, iPads and the Amazon Alexa. More

Hartlepool care homes best for 'four or five years' as only one 'requires improvement'
Councillors praised improvements made in care homes for the elderly in Hartlepool – although some concerns were raised over the high number of vacancies available. More

Teesside care home that's 'like living in a hotel' rated 'outstanding' - here's 12 reasons why.
The care home features include a bar, a lounge area, a library, six acres of gardens, and a tea room called Marmaduke's. More

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