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ICG responds to Covid-19 death figures released by CQC
YEARS of neglect and under-funding meant the care of older and vulnerable people was in crisis when the pandemic struck and tragedy was inevitable, the…
READ MORENo ending of restrictions in care settings
The Independent Care Group (ICG) says so-called ‘Freedom Day’ across the country will be ‘business as usual day’ in care settings. ICG Chair Mike Padgham…
READ MOREAward presented in memory of John Fisher
A leading figure in the North Yorkshire social care sector who was lost to Covid-19 is to have an award presented in his memory. John…
READ MOREFears over impact of compulsory vaccine
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has repeated its concerns over compulsory vaccination for those working in the sector after the Government voted in the measure.…
READ MOREFace masks must remain to protect the vulnerable
Protective face masks must remain where older and vulnerable people are being looked after even after lockdown restrictions are completely lifted, the ICG said today.…
READ MOREProperly funded national care is everyone’s right
The country deserves to have a properly funded social care system, paid for by the taxpayer, and should not have to worry about care costs…
READ MOREICG Chair’s thanks for ‘blood, sweat and tears’ from heroic social care workers
Ahead of NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers’ Day on Monday (5 July), ICG Chair Mike Padgham said the country owed care workers a huge…
READ MOREWelcome for Covid-19 booster proposal
The Independent Care Group (ICG) today welcomed proposals to give older and vulnerable people a booster injection to protect them from Covid-19. The ICG said…
READ MOREICG dismayed over compulsory vaccines
The Independent Care Grou (ICG) is dismayed over reports that the Government is to make a Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for those working in the sector.…
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