Policy Updates 11th October 2021

The following policy updates have been curated from the week commencing 11th October 2021.

Government / stakeholder News

Adult social care contributes £50.3 billion to English economy, our report finds
The growing adult social care sector and its skilled workforce contributes £50.3 billion to the English economy according to a new report published by Skills for Care. We commissioned economic consultants KDNA to produce a detailed analysis of how that significant economic spend is made in communities across England.
Skills for Care

 New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines – press release
New campaign encourages those eligible to get free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster vaccine ahead of winter.
GOV.UK

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HEADLINE NEWS

Covid-19: Fear of 60,000 deaths fuels flu vaccine drive
People have been urged to have their flu jabs as health officials fear that a bad winter could cause up to 60,000 deaths. Doctors warn that immunity levels against the virus are lower than normal after few flu cases were reported last year. They fear that colder weather will favour transmission, while the darker nights will force people inside in poorly ventilated spaces. Officials warn that the threat of flu is underestimated.
The Times