Coronavirus won't stop the spread of kindness in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden

Coronavirus won't stop the spread of kindness in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden None of us can escape the impact that the spread of Covid-19 has had and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

But at times like these, the unsung heroes of our communities really make a difference and we want to celebrate all the good that is being done in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden. Northamptonshire Telegraph

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• This Northampton shop is going above and beyond to support its community during the coronavirus crisis Northampton Chronicle and Echo
• ‘Amazing’ Kettering father becomes UK’s youngest coronavirus victim A man who died at KGH from coronavirus Northamptonshire Telegraph
• Here's how long restrictions are expected to last as UK tightens measures against Covid-19 Northamptonshire Telegraph

NHFT signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employees

NHFT signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employees Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has signed the Trade Union Congress’ (TUC) Dying to Work charter, pledging to support employees who become terminally ill while in work.

The charter, which NHFT signed on 12 March 2020, is part of TUC’s campaign to seek a more secure future for terminally ill employees, to ensure they are not dismissed or disadvantaged as a result of their condition. Other employers to sign so far include Royal Mail, Hovis and the Co-op. Employee Benefits

Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans

Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans New laws will be introduced to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time. Department of Health and Social Care

See also:

• Guidance: Coronavirus bill: what it will do Department of Health and Social Care
• New government structures to coordinate response to coronavirus Department of Health and Social Care
• Detailed guide: Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK Department of Health and Social Care
• Guidance: COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses Public Health England
• Coronavirus: Sweeping emergency powers announced BBC News
• Coronavirus: All non-urgent operations in England postponed BBC News
• Coronavirus: What next in the UK coronavirus fight? BBC News
• Coronavirus: Care companies fear bankruptcy BBC News
• How do I know if I have coronavirus? BBC News
• Coronavirus: Cambridge scientists race for a vaccine BBC News
• Coronavirus: Pregnant women ‘should keep antenatal appointments’ BBC News
• Three elderly patients die of coronavirus BBC News
• Women told NOT to have IVF amid the coronavirus outbreak by fertility watchdog The Daily Mail
• NHS hospitals told to cancel operations for at least THREE MONTHS to deal with coronavirus The Daily Mail
• Draconian shutdown measures could last 18 MONTHS, coronavirus report warns The Daily Mail
• NHS no longer advises coronavirus patients take ibuprofen The Daily Mail
• Sick notes to be automated through NHS 111 to prevent Covid-19 spread Digital Health
• Government insists 'out of date' PPE delivered to GP practices is safe GPonline
• NHS to postpone millions of operations to tackle coronavirus The Guardian
• ‘There is a policy of surrender’: doctor on UK’s Covid-19 failures The Guardian
• The UK's new coronavirus measures in numbers The Guardian
• New covid-19 NHS staffing guidance amid 'disaster' outcry Health Service Journal
• Coronavirus: NHS staff told no time off for childcare if schools close, reports doctor iNews
• Coronavirus deaths: What we know about the UK victims Sky News

Guidance: Public health grants to local authorities: 2020 to 2021

Guidance: Public health grants to local authorities: 2020 to 2021 The public health allocations and monetary conditions for local authorities to improve health in local populations. Public Health England

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• Today's public health grant announcement provides some certainty, but more investment is needed over the longer-term The Health Foundation

3D bioprinting in medicine

3D bioprinting in medicine This POSTnote gives an overview of 3D bioprinting in medine and the associated biological, manufacturing, regulatory and ethical implications. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)