HEALTH

Caring where it matters most

Cllr Iain Malcolm says South Tyneside MBC has worked fast to support care homes during the pandemic, but emergency funding ‘falls far short of what we will need to meet additional costs’.

Adult social care has, understandably, been one of the key areas of concern during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Looking after those with some of the most complex needs in our communities remains at the heart of the local authority response.

While the Government announces major policy changes nationally, local authorities have had to step into the breach and develop immediate solutions for our communities.

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