Care staff ‘could be required’ to have jab
Staff in care homes for older people in England could be required to have a COVID-10 vaccine under plans being consulted on by the Government.
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Vulnerable people ‘missed out’ on support
Up to 800,000 clinically vulnerable people may have missed out on government support in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, because of a lack of “joined-up systems”, according to a cross-party report by MPs.
Strong support for remote meetings to continue
More than 80 per cent of councils would be very likely or fairly likely to conduct meetings remotely once the coronavirus emergency is over, if they had the power to do so, according to an LGA survey.
COVID-19 grant scheme extended
A grant scheme that provides support with food and bills for vulnerable households during the pandemic has been extended.
New office to tackle health inequalities
A new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity, the Government has announced.
Councils spearheading climate change effort
Reducing food waste, installing electric vehicle charge points and protecting communities against flooding are among the many ways councils are leading the national response to climate change.
Primary school applications fall
Nearly all councils in England have reported a fall in applications for primary school places, according to a survey by the Press Association.
Ofsted review into sexual abuse in schools
Ofsted has launched a review into school safeguarding policies to support victims of sexual abuse and the establishment of a dedicated helpline.
Number of homeless households falls
The number of homeless households in England went down 9.2 per cent between October and December last year, compared with the same period in 2019.
Flexi-apprenticeships and skills announcements
Applications have opened to pilot new Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) in eight local ‘trailblazer’ areas.