Social care

Major announcement made on NHS prescription charges in England

From Monday (January 31), there will be no limit on the number of visitors allowed into care homes and self-isolation periods will be cut, with the new rules applying to England only, the Department for Health and Social Care has said.

Joy for families as government announces rules change for care home visitors

Caroline Nicolls receives an injection of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine administered by nurse Amy Nash, at the Madejski Stadium, Reading (Getty Images)

This is who is eligible for their booster as millions able to book jab from Mond...

Booster jabs must be given at least six months after the second dose (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs rolling out to 1 million people this week - how to book

The Evergreenboys football team which is manned by students from health and social care courses.

Football team winning as college kickstarts scheme to tackle gender imbalance

Rowenna Garrard-Brown

Photo: Gary Longbottom

Leeds carer who went 'extra mile' during Covid is honoured by Queen

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. PIC: Getty

Free Covid tests for all pupils' families under plans to reopen schools

The Government has said that vaccination sites which have enough supply and capacity are now able to offer vaccinations to over 70s and clinically vulnerable people.

Covid vaccines to be given to over 70s and clinically vulnerable

Testing for coronavirus in Leeds (photo: PA).

Mass testing for Leeds as Government reveals why city will be put in Tier 3

It will be mandatory for all venues to take your contact details from 18 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

These new coronavirus rules for pubs, restaurants and beauty salons will soon be...

Lockdown measures in parts of West Yorkshire will continue

West Yorkshire lockdown measures to continue

Everything you need to know about the new test for coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new coronavirus saliva test is being trialled in the UK - here’s how it works

What you need to know about supermarket opening times (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda on Friday’s May Bank...

Leeds General Infirmary

The director of public health for Leeds answers your questions about coronavirus