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‘Jim’s expression is curious, tortoise-like. He looks at you like a family member he hasn’t seen in a long time’
Governments have promised to tackle the crisis for 25 years, but it’s never an election winner
Response follows report accusing former health secretary Matt Hancock of rejecting expert advice on testing
Families and lawyers attack government decision to transfer elderly and disabled from hospital
HC-One asked for support to help it through pandemic and received £18.9m from government fund
Sector leaders say some homes might have to close as some 32,000 staff remain unvaccinated
Ministers stand firm despite pressure from sector and rise in infections among residents
Fast-track testing in care homes is vital to stop the damage visitor restrictions are doing
Official public health report increases pressure on SNP over high virus death rates
Migration Advisory Committee had called for loosening of post-Brexit restrictions
Boris Johnson should make good on pledge to save social care system
Points-based immigration means most foreign carers would not qualify for entry visas
Emergency admissions to Hillingdon hospital in London halted after number of staff test positive
Sector rejects PM’s suggestion that providers were not following procedures
UK company urges government to boost investment in housing for elderly
Coronavirus has piled pressure on an already struggling sector, increasing costs and hitting fees
ONS figures show care home deaths in England and Wales could be double official toll
Official death statistics for England and Wales suggest the crisis is more severe than previously thought
Government promises procedures to limit infection during coronavirus outbreak but gives no specific measures
The crisis is shedding light on the vital role of an unheralded army of workers
Wealth gap opens up as few can afford the price of residential care
Rent woes raise fears for future of thousands of elderly residents
Fears for residents after Four Seasons keeps back rent without warning
US hedge fund to assume control of most of care home chain’s portfolio in £400m deal
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