Coronavirus public inquiry to be held in spring 2022

Boris Johnson has told MPs that an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be held in spring 2022.

'We Offer Testing to our Staff' scheme launched

A new scheme for businesses offering workplace testing for staff through NHS Test and Trace has been launched across the UK.

Easing of lockdown restrictions confirmed for 17 May

In his 10 May coronavirus press conference the Prime Minister confirmed that the planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May.

Pandemic has increased older people’s need for social care

New analysis from Age UK has found that the coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased older people’s need for social care.

£17 million in mental health funding for schools

The government has announced more than £17 million to build on mental health support already available in education settings.

Failure to act on social care will be ‘bitter blow’, say councils

Council leaders have stressed that a failure to act on social care in the upcoming Queen’s Speech will be ‘bitter blow’.

NHS mental health support for school children

More than a million children and young people will have access to mental health support at school, to help tackle common mental health issues.

Climate emergency likely to affect mental health, poll finds

More than four-fifths of the UK public think the climate emergency will affect mental health in a decade at least as much as unemployment and coronavirus.

New NetZero GOVERNMENT event to launch

NetZero GOVERNMENT is the online event that will provide guidance to help the public sector reach the government’s target of ‘net zero’ by 2050.

Public fear impact of another global health emergency

People in the UK are concerned about the potential impact of future crises, which presents a unique window for positive change to happen.

Care homes residents allowed more out-of-home visits

All care home residents will be able to participate in more out-of-home visits without having to isolate on their return.

Worrying increase in the number of inactive adults

Sport England has found that the first eight months of coronavirus restrictions has led to a worrying increase in the number of people who were inactive.

Fire Safety Bill set to become law

Legislation to make it clear who is responsible for fire safety in tower blocks is set to become law after MPs voted to defeat an amendment.

Transforming social care should be ‘an economic priority’

Liz Kendall has called on the government to make transforming social care an economic priority in the same way as fixing roads and railways.

1948 moment for adult social care needed

A number of health organisations have co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a 1948 moment for adult social care.

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