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Coronavirus

Vaccination against COVID-19

Vaccination against COVID-19

Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Author: John Kell

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Smartphone apps

Smartphone apps

Information on the smartphone apps to help with COVID-19 testing and tracing, across the nations of the UK. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Face masks and how to wear them safely

Face masks and how to wear them safely

An overview of the rules and guidance on face masks, to help you protect others from coronavirus. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: John Kell

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Testing and tracing systems in the UK

Testing and tracing systems in the UK

How to get tested for coronavirus, and how contact tracing systems work. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Shielding for clinically extremely vulnerable patients

Shielding for clinically extremely vulnerable patients

People who are at highest risk from coronavirus are being advised to 'shield' themselves. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 26th

Coronavirus – latest news, March 26th

The most recent announcements on the coronavirus outbreak, on the morning of March 26th. Read more

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 27th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus - advice, guidance and rules

Coronavirus - advice, guidance and rules

What to do if you are unwell, how to get help locally, and how to avoid spreading coronavirus. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 25th

Coronavirus – latest news, March 25th

Update on the latest coronavirus news, March 25th Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 26th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 24th (pm)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 24th (pm)

Latest coronavirus news at 17:15, Tuesday 24th March. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 25th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 24th (am)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 24th (am)

Latest coronavirus news at 09:30 on Tuesday, March 24th. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 23rd (pm)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 23rd (pm)

Latest coronavirus news at 17:30 on Monday, March 23rd. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 24th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 23rd (am)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 23rd (am)

An update on the latest news about coronavirus, on the morning of Monday, March 23rd 2020. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 20th 2020 (pm)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 20th 2020 (pm)

Latest coronavirus news at 17:30 on Friday, March 20th. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2020

Updated: 23rd March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 20th 2020 (am)

Coronavirus – latest news, March 20th 2020 (am)

News on the coronavirus outbreak, on the morning of March 20th. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 19th UPDATED

Coronavirus – latest news, March 19th UPDATED

Round-up of key developments relating to coronavirus, for March 19th. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 20th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 18th 2020

Coronavirus – latest news, March 18th 2020

Round-up of key developments relating to coronavirus, for March 18th Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 20th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – latest news, March 17th 2020

Coronavirus – latest news, March 17th 2020

A round-up of the latest news and announcements about coronavirus. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 20th March, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Patients Association work during coronavirus

Patients Association work during coronavirus

The Patients Association remains open for business during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: John Kell

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Coronavirus – don’t be caught out by fake news

Coronavirus – don’t be caught out by fake news

False information is easy to find on the internet. This article gives advice on not getting caught out by fake news about coronavirus. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: John Kell

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Self-care during self-isolation and social distancing

Self-care during self-isolation and social distancing

Advice on keeping well while self-isolating or undertaking social distancing due to coronavirus. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: John Kell

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  • Vaccination against COVID-19

    Vaccination against COVID-19

    Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, with links to official information for each devolved nation.

  • Your human rights in health and social care

    Your human rights in health and social care

    Find out about your human rights, and how they apply in health and social care.

  • COVID-19

    Our formal policy documents on the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Hospital Food Review 2020

    Hospital Food Review 2020

    This report summarises the results of our 2020 hospital food survey, summarising key trends and offering recommendations on how to improve patients experience of food during their hospital stays.

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