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Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A vulnerable person in Hampshire waited more than EIGHT years for a decision on whether a carer would be allowed to make decisions on their behalf

Vulnerable person in Hampshire waited more than eight years for carer decision

NHS Digital figures show 1,345 applications in Portsmouth took an average of 38 days to be completed - longer than the legal time limit

City carers wait beyond legal time limit for chance to make crucial decisions

Hartwell Lodge Care Home in Fareham, Hampshire, has achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating on their recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, which is an upgrade from their previous requires improvement rating.

Staff at this Fareham care home have worked hard to improve their CQC rating

Campaigners have urged the Government to extend Wednesday’s deadline for the “alternative fund” of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Households have 1 day left to apply for £400 help towards energy bills

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Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The cash boost is being delivered by councils in England, Scotland and Wales and aims to provide financial support to around 900,000 households - here’s how to apply.

Thousands of households can now apply for £400 energy bill help

Andrea Pattison outside St Ronan's care home in Southsea Picture: Habibur Rahman

Care homes in Portsmouth welcome end to visitor limits to start on Monday

Alverstoke House Nursing Home staff pictured on Friday 15th October 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Gosport care home celebrates 'good' rating after being in special measures

Unison has urged ministers to abandon the “draconian” no jab, no job policy (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory jab deadline for carers risks ‘catastrophic’ staff shortages

There has been a decline in care home deaths linked to Covid in Hampshire

Care homes in Hampshire continue to record fewer Covid deaths

Oakland Grange Care Home in Merton Road, Southsea. Pictured is: (l-r) Isadora Esmeraldo, chef, Linda Otieno, care assistant, Charisma Williams, care home manager, and Fabio Freitas, senior carer, at Oakland Grange Care Home. Picture: Sarah Standing (111220-339)

Portsmouth care homes reflect on a tough 12 months on anniversary of lockdown

Hand holding is now permitted, but hugs and kisses are still not allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor care home visits with hand holding is now permitted in England - the new ...

Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor to see them regularly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will allow regular visits from 8 March in England - new rules explain...

Residents and staff of Blue Water Care Home, Kingston Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Care homes and theatres say there is 'light at end end of the tunnel'
CARE homes and entertainment venues said there was ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ following prime minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on the country’s road map out of the coronavirus pandemic.

There have been fewer Covid deaths in Hampshire care homes in the most recent week recorded

Hampshire care homes record slight decrease in Covid related deaths

Pharmacist Jef Bratberg draws the Moderna Vaccine into syringes. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Employers should not force vaccines on their workers | Emma Kay

Hampshire has recorded the highest number of Covid deaths since the pandemic began

Hampshire care homes record highest weekly Covid deaths in pandemic

Care homes in Hampshire recorded 102 new Covid related deaths in the most recent week

Care homes in Hampshire record most Covid deaths since April

People are being vaccinated at Emsworth Baptist Church, Emsworth on 19 January 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Fantastic' news as all care homes in Portsmouth offered Covid jabs

Current Covid outbreak levels in English care homes are ‘deeply concerning’

There were seven recorded Covid-19 deaths in Hampshire care homes between November 21-27. Picture: Getty Images

Care homes across Hampshire record 7 new coronavirus deaths

Care homes in Portsmouth have reported 40 deaths from coronavirus

Care homes could reach 'tipping point' if Covid cases keep rising

Covid related deaths in Hampshire care homes are starting to increase

'Concern' for staff and residents as Covid care home deaths rise

Rapid Covid tests could allow Christmas care home visits - but is the government...

An ambulance crew wearing protective clothing transfer a patient, whose condition was described as not being related to Covid-19, from their ambulance to the Queen Alexandra hospital on May 5, 2020. Picture: Leon Neal - Pool/Getty Images

Campaigners say elderly were 'expendable' after Covid patients sent to homes
PLEAS have been made to protect care homes in the second wave of Covid-19 as The News reveals 25 patients with the virus were sent to care homes from hospital as the pandemic hit.

Exemptions to local lockdown restrictions will be made for childcare purposes (Photo: Shutterstock)

Grandparents are exempt from local lockdown restrictions - here are the rules ex...

Care homes will be prioritised for testing. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes will be given free PPE until March under new coronavirus plans

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Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown

Covid-19 deaths in care homes have been a significant problem in England

Huge drop in Hampshire care home deaths linked to Covid-19

There have been 324 care home deaths linked to Covid-19 in care Hampshire

Coronavirus deaths in Hampshire care homes increase again

The News previously reported how two residents of South Africa Lodge in Waterlooville had died with coronavirus symptoms

Hampshire care homes see highest number of Covid-19 deaths

A record number of coronavirus outbreaks have been recorded at 92 care homes in the UK in just 24 hours (Photo: Shutterstock)

Care homes report record coronavirus outbreaks in just 24 hours - how many are t...

Here's how you can help vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic - with...