Chiefs vow to stay vigilant at care homes in West Dunbartonshire as no further deaths reported

As the coronavirus crisis took hold and chaos ensued in care homes across the country, carers in Wigan were keen to keep spirits sky high.Care homes closed their doors early on as public health professionals struggled to contain Covid and the lockdown later came into force.Members of staff would move into their workplaces whenever an outbreak occurred to make sure residents were safe and relatives were reassured.But with no outside visitors allowed for months, many carers took on new roles

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, August 29 is:Across England a further six people, who tested positive for the coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,547.The patients were between 52 years-old and 91 years-old, NHS England said.

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Tayside have ruled out indoor visiting. Meanwhile many care homes have missed the deadline for setting out their proposals for meetings inside which had been set by the Scottish Government for Monday, August 24.

Mum of Cameron House victim begs for answers to end '1000 days of torture'This followed a letter from teachers’ union EIS directly to Nicola Sturgeon which spoke about “clear inconsistencies” in Covid-19 safety policy within schools and outside.General Secretary Larry Flanagan raised concerns about people meeting outside schools in large groups.He said: “This includes parents gathering at school gates and young people meeting friends without following the guidance on physical distancing.“People

Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him 'your career is over', a Greek court heard this morning. The court had been asked to postpone proceedings over the Manchester United  captain's alleged involvement in a brawl in Mykonos in Greece - but the trial started today.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Over 7500 coronavirus tests have been carried out on care home staff and residents in West Dunbartonshire.According to figures in an official report set to be presented at a full council meeting (tomorrow) the “vast majority” of the screenings have returned a negative result.The report also lays bare the devastating impact on the council as a result of the pandemic including a £17.147million financial

A further eighteen deaths have been recorded in the UK, as another 1,288 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed.A total of 41,423 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, according to the Department of Health.Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.As of 9am on Saturday, a total of 324,601 cases of coronavirus have been

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, August 21 is:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not include

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThe “reckless” discharge of Covid patients from hospitals to care homes is leading to calls for an urgent inquiry.Health chiefs are under mounting pressure this week to explain why they moved patients who’d ALREADY tested positive into homes.The revelation shows NHS Ayrshire & Arran chose to transfer 17 people who’d previously proven to have the virus between March 1 and April 21.Figures obtained

Perth and Kinross care homes to entertain isolated residents during August and September.Devised during lockdown thanks to funding from the Corra Foundation’s Community Wellbeing Fund, the 30-minute acrobatic outdoor show will thrill residents with trapeze, aerial silks and hoop, juggling, handstands and hula hooping.Takeaway food brings cheer to Perth residents after floodGlencairn House activity co-ordinator, Julie Davies, initially got in touch with Adventure Circus to discuss ideas to help

Covid-19 were knowingly discharged from hospitals to care homes. Monica Lennon, the party's health spokeswoman, has written to the Lord Advocate to request confirmation a Crown Office unit tasked with investigating care home deaths will examine the impact of hospital discharges.

hospital patients to care homes after it was exposed nearly 40 were moved following a positive Covid test. Labour and Conservatives called for urgent statements in the Scottish Parliament in the latest revelations on patient transfers in the pivotal early days of the pandemic.

Kris Jenner is not impressed in a newly released “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” clip.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Six hundred people are estimated to be living with undiagnosed dementia in West Dunbartonshire.Up to 1400 residents are said to have dementia across the area and experts warn the figures could double within 25 years.West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP) revealed the figures as part of its three-year strategy, which aims to “get it right” for every person living with dementia

hereIn total, more than 46,000 people have died nationally.The six deaths came in the North East and Yorkshire (2) and the South East (4) regions.NHS England said on Monday there had been no new deaths in the North West reguion.Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures

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prosper.” Local companies have requested information from how to make use of outdoor space to managing social distancing in small spaces and dealing with high customer numbers, including at a local drive-thru.M&Co stores in Alexandria and Helensburgh saved after restructuringThe department works closely with licensing and trading standards to support and regulate businesses, as well as Police Scotland, to keep the public safe.This includes working together to help the reopening of larger chain