Rapid testing for care home visitors by Christmas - as 'excess death' research suggests up to 10,000 more residents may have died

direct to your inboxKathryn Longden suffers from chronic lung disease and her family fear this could be her last Christmas.Daughter Kimberley Ryan says her mum - who is on the high-risk 'shielding' list - has spent the last eight months largely confined to her basement bedroom at Fairfield View care home in Audenshaw.Told two years ago by doctors that Kathryn, 71, was unlikely to survive beyond 18 months, Kimberley fears that this Christmas could be the last opportunity for her to spend time

direct to your inbox Care homes in Rochdale have been warned not to rely on Covid-19 rapid test kits for visitors due to serious concerns over their accuracy. The council has stepped in after the government announced lateral flow tests were now available to allow care home visiting to take place.

care homes  from next week, with the test kits then distributed to all care homes from December 14 - a month earlier than the Scottish Government earlier planned.

direct to your inboxPublic health and social care directors have written to care homes warning them not to yet use rapid tests for visitors, amid chaos, confusion and safety concerns around the government's roll-out.One Tory councillor in charge of local adult social care has warned ‘only when we are confident that the appropriate guidance and safety measures are in place’ will he advise homes to use them, due to questions over demand on care staff, test accuracy and adequate training. Andy

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means Mariah Carey is taking over the reigning queen of Christmas. The first trailer for Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special was released, and the 50-year-old musical icon dazzles in a number of gorgeous looks. On top of incredible holiday-themed outfits, this special will include festive performances by Mariah and a number of celebrity guests.

Mariah Carey is here to save 2020, with the help of a few famous friends. The GRAMMY winner is joining forces with Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and more in her upcoming Apple TV+ project, The first trailer for the special was released on Friday, giving a sneak peek at the epic holiday extravaganza and its many celeb guests.

The first look at Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special is out, as the trailer and key art for the Dec. 4 event for Apple TV+ has been unveiled today.The show will feature Carey with Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris, as well as Carey’s nine-year-old twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe.

Mariah Carey is making Christmas magical again.

Peter and Emily Andre have joined the many celebrities decking out their homes for Christmas. Showing off their stunning decorations, Emily shared two snaps of the couple’s festive home and revealed the pair have three Christmas trees this year! As well as a gorgeous garland draped over their fireplace, one of their three trees can also be seen lit up and beautifully decorated in the corner of their living room.

coronavirus outbreak at a Scots nursing home branded “weak” for its Covid-19 response. Mavisbank Care Home in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, confirmed the deaths and said 11 staff members and seven residents remain positive for the virus following an outbreak in recent weeks.

Swallow Events, the rapid 15-minute turn around test is the first to be approved by Public Health England.Oli Thomas, founder and managing director of Swallow Events said: “The events industry has been forgotten and devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.“We are very proud to announce we are the first events company in the UK to offer an on-site rapid testing service for COVID-19 in as little as 15 minutes, which, we believe, is a complete game-changer.“Our rapid testing kits – a market leader

Families struggling to get into the Christmas Spirit this year might want to get down to Home Bargains. The bargain store is selling glow-in-the-dark festive duvet sets and parents already can't get enough.

Read More: The doctors worked to complete clinical assessments of residents over the weekend.A senior nursing team also remains on site to ensure the clinical and personal needs of the residents are being met.The Express reported last week how there had been a Covid-19 outbreak across the home’s three units.Councillor Eddie Devine - whose own mother was a resident of the Glenburn home before she passed away - has demanded answers as to how 55 per cent of the residents located across three

Manchester Evening News contacted Oldham Council to ask about this four-month delay - and Lisa received her first call from a social worker around three hours later. She is now waiting to see if it gets the ball rolling for her mum.

Jon Hamm is joined by longtime girlfriend Anna Osceola while leaving the private members club San Vicente Bungalows after a dinner date on Friday night (November 20) in West Hollywood, Calif.

Mariah Carey has announced plans for a new Christmas album and TV special next month.The show, which will premiere on AppleTV+ on December 4, will include musical performances and guest appearances from Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and Snoop Dogg.The special will also be accompanied by a soundtrack featuring a new version of Carey’s ‘Oh Santa!’ with Grande and Hudson.