Care homes

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Suspected people-smuggling gang arrested in nationwide crackdown.

Sheffield targeted in major crackdown on huge illegal immigration gang

A home in Wincobank could be converted into a unique residential support service to provide long-term support to youngsters who've had 'adverse childhood experiences'

Four-bed Sheffield property could be turned into children's home

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The 15 worst-rated nursing homes in Sheffield, according to the CQC

Henry Clayton at the wedding blessing with daughter Fiona Butler-Clayton and her husband.

Watch: Care home hosts wedding blessing so dad can give daughter away

"Dirty" Sheffield care home rated inadequate after death of resident

Relevant Person’s Representative relates to situations that could include individuals in care homes being cared for in a locked door environment, not being able to go anywhere without permission.

The 16 worst rated nursing homes in Sheffield, according to the CQC

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Wood Hill House, Grimesthorpe Road

Care home in disrepair with leaking electrics and missing toilet seats

Mary Biggin with her great grandaughter, Poppy.

"Derbyshire Council want to close mum's care home to cut costs"

Bailey-Greetham Clark teaches boxing to care home residents.

Watch: 21-year-old gives boxing lessons to care home residents

Recent CQC inspections in Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham.

The GPs, dentists and care services which have had a recent inspection

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

Springwood care worker Lauren Flint and resident Linda Cain

Springwood residents say it with flowers for national arts event

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

The 12 worst-rated nursing homes in Sheffield, according to the CQC

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

Matt Hancock

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

Nurses are being offered a £5,000 ‘golden hello’ to take jobs in Sheffield care homes.

Nurses offered £5,000 ‘golden hello’ to take Sheffield care home jobs

Zeezy Qureshi (CEO Motion Fitness) at Ponds Forge. Picture Scott Merrylees

How a Sheffield partnership is getting the elderly exercising and making it fun

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

The vaccine rollout in Sheffield has significantly reduced the risk to elderly people of dying after catching Covid.

New data reveals the number of Covid-related deaths in Sheffield care homes

The vaccine rollout in Sheffield has significantly reduced the risk to elderly people of dying after catching Covid.

New data reveals the number of Covid-related deaths in Sheffield care homes

A number of rules have been tweaked. The pictures are for illustrative purposes, concerning weddings (top left); face coverings (top right); hospitality (bottom left) and vaccinations (bottom right)

Here is everything you can and can't do from today as rules are tweaked followin...

Previously all visitors had to remain outside when they wanted to see family members in care homes. Here, at Beechy Knoll Care Home, family members celebrate resident Kitty's 104th birthday last year. Family members l-r: Dave Little, Helen Cox, Jackie and Richard Little.

Sheffield care homes start indoor visits from nominated friends and family – the...

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...

Deaths in Sheffied care homes increased significantly last year (stock image).

Care home deaths almost three times higher during first wave

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

Stock picture of an elderly man used for illustrative purposes only. Picture: Brian Eyre

City's care homes should allow safe visits during lockdown

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

Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield Council

Sheffield's Public Health director shares advice on how to protect care home res...

Stock picture of elderly care. Picture: Brian Eyre

This is why Sheffield Council believes the city's care homes are prepared for a ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson after making a statement in the House of Commons in London, setting out a new three-tier system of controls for coronavirus in England.

The 10 new rules everyone in Sheffield must follow as Tier 2 lockdown announced

Graham Moore, Westfield Health chairman

We have to keep calm and accept our responsiblities to fight virus

Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield Council.

"We are in for a difficult winter with Covid-19. This is not trivial" says Sheff...

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