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Test and Protect rolled out nationally
Everyone with symptoms urged to book a test.
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Supporting Scotland’s social care workers
Plans for death in service cover and enhancements to statutory sick pay.
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Supporting mental health and wellbeing
Community projects given £8 million to help combat isolation.
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Support for women with mesh complications
Fund set up to offer help with expenses.
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Expansion of COVID-19 testing
Everyone over the age of five with symptoms eligible to be tested.
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Strengthened clinical oversight for care homes
New arrangements to help care providers deal with pandemic pressures.
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Contact tracing technology piloted
Three NHS health boards to pilot software.
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Migration plea
Non-UK key workers vital in COVID-19 fight.
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Care Home Support Powers
New ‘safety net’ proposed for care sector due to COVID-19.
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Deliveries of essential supplies
Support for people shielding during COVID-19.