'Deep concern' about Covid outbreaks among care home residents who have had first vaccine jab

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Renfrewshire care home residents have been receiving their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this week as deaths in the elderly population continue to plummet.New figures, published by the Scottish Government, show the number of care home residents dying as a result of the virus has dropped by 62 per cent since the vaccine programme started.The Express understands the national statistics are being mirrored

direct to your inboxCare home residents are to be allowed a regular visitor next month who they can spend time with indoors.The scheme will allow one named individual to enter the care home, where they will be allowed to hold hands with a relative, the Department of Health and Social Care said.However they're advised to avoid close contact.The move is a step forward in bringing families back together, and comes as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.Visitors will be tested for

direct to your inboxRelatives could soon be able to visit and hold hands with those in care homes, even before they have had their second vaccine dose, a government minister indicated today.Care Minister Helen Whately said that she wants care homes to open up ‘sooner’ than the 12 week delay that is in place between the first and second doses of the coronavirus vaccine.But, she indicated that even after a loosening of the rules, PPE and strict hygiene measures will still be in place.Speaking to

direct to your inboxA family has shared before and after photos of their great-grandad to highlight the cruel impact a year of separation has had on care home residents.John Ross, 89, now lives in a care home in south Liverpool, but previously lived with his wife of 63-years, Marlene, in Anfield.The former engineer was placed into a home after being diagnosed with vascular dementia.This time last year, John was looking healthy, as pictured on Valentine’s Day 2020, when he presented Marlene with

in Wigan have shared their pearls of wisdom on what to look for in love on Valentine’s Day.  Residents at The Oaks care home in Hindley Green have given their best dating advice as part of a “fun exercise” with staff.Here’s what they had to say... "If he becomes a pain, send him back to his mother,” Margaret R, 74, said. Brenda T, 85, advised: "Never go to bed on a bad word."Florence, 82, added: "Find a man with plenty of money and short of breath." Ken, 84, said: "Always test their cooking

Farnworth, believes he could be 'the youngest male' to have received the vaccine at just 16-years-old and 10 months. Ryan spends his weekdays training for joining the army through a military preparation colleges.But on Monday, the teenager started a new weekend job to earn him some pocket money.

Covid vaccination programme.Furious relatives want to know why residents in care homes for the elderly with learning disabilities are being treated differently from those in regular care homes.In care homes for the elderly all residents, regardless of age, are being vaccinated and 95 per cent of them have already received the jab.But in at least one care home for the elderly learning disabled the residents will only receive their jabs in line with the community vaccination programme.A relative

coronavirus. A total of 30 pensioners at West Park Care Home in Leslie, near Glenrothes, have tested positive for the virus after a major outbreak was identified.

direct to your inboxEvery care home resident in Manchester has now been given the Covid-19 vaccine.Residents of the city's 56 care homes were among the first people to be prioritised for the vaccine rollout, with NHS teams aiming to have completed the vaccination programme by January 24.After a busy weekend, council bosses said every resident has now had the vaccine in the borough.The vaccines were administered by either local GPs or gtd healthcare with support from Manchester Health and Care

direct to your inboxThe NHS has sadly confirmed the deaths of 29 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for Covid-19.The region's hospital death toll now stands at 4,757.NHS bosses said on Friday a further 993 people who tested positive for the virus have died in hospitals across England.It brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 65,104.In the north west, a further 94 hospital deaths were reported, the NHS said on Friday.A

Wigan to administer the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.