One of Britain’s first social workers to die of coronavirus is named

A ‘well-respected’ and highly valued’ social worker who made a ‘valuable contribution to support children in care’ has become the latest health worker to die of coronavirus.   Muhammad Islam, who worked with young people leaving care at Birmingham Children’s Trust, died on Thursday, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) announced. Following the Mr Islam’s death, the … Read more

One of Britain’s first social workers to die of coronavirus is named

A ‘well-respected’ and highly valued’ social worker who made a ‘valuable contribution to support children in care’ has become the latest health worker to die of coronavirus.   Muhammad Islam, who worked with young people leaving care at Birmingham Children’s Trust, died on Thursday, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) announced. Following the Mr Islam’s death, the … Read more

NHS trusts buy their own antibody kits from Dutch firm to test staff

Five trusts in England are in talks with Dutch firm Biozek Medical to buy thousands of its rapid finger-prick tests which give a diagnosis in a matter of minutes NHS trusts have resorted to buying coronavirus antibody tests overseas in a bid to get their staff back to work, after becoming increasingly frustrated with delays in … Read more

RHOBH Denise Richards fears daughters will grow up with ‘daddy issues’

RHOBH’s Denise Richards says she fears daughters could grow up with ‘daddy issues’ like the women their troubled father Charlie Sheen ‘entertained’  By George Stark For Dailymail.com Published: 18:59 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 18:59 BST, 23 April 2020 Denise Richards is sharing her concerns over co-parenting with her troubled ex, actor Charlie Sheen.  … Read more

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March amid lockdown

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March as lockdown restrictions came into force and the nation started working from home 30% surge in people switching internet provider from the start to the end of May Many people are opting for new plans that give them quicker speeds   Comes during coronavirus lockdown with millions … Read more

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March amid lockdown

Broadband switching in Britain surged by 30 per cent in March as lockdown restrictions came into force and the nation started working from home 30% surge in people switching internet provider from the start to the end of May Many people are opting for new plans that give them quicker speeds   Comes during coronavirus lockdown with millions … Read more

Coronavirus victim’s daughter slams NHS 111 service for not sending an ambulance for her father

The NHS 111 call service has come under fire from the grieving daughter of a ‘high risk’ pensioner who died after contracting coronavirus. Ali Kiraz Ozel, 66, passed away at home in Southend, Essex, in the early hours of April 10, after his wife twice called the non-emergency helpline for advice. On the second occasion, … Read more

Matt Hancock refuses to set out how UK government will ease coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon’s plan to get out of lockdown The Scottish First Minister today set out some of the restrictions which could soon be lifted or modified north of the border. They include:  Businesses: Certain businesses could be allowed to reopen but only if they can guarantee that social distancing will be adhered to.  Schools: Ms … Read more