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Police found evidence of neglect at Brithdir nursing home including dehydration and pressure soresVulnerable residents of a care home in south Wales, owned and run by a doctor, died after suffering from alleged neglect including dehydration, malnourishment and pressure sores, an inquest has heard.Police uncovered evidence of “general neglect” when they investigated Brithdir nursing home, near New Tredegar, Caerphilly, the inquest on six residents...

Data also shows up to 75% of all deaths in care facilities globally were of people with dementiaCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople with dementia accounted for a quarter of all Covid-related deaths in England and Wales, and three-quarters of all deaths in care facilities globally, data shows.The London School of Economics and University College London are looking at the mortality rate...

At least 540 health and social workers have died in England and Wales during crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOnly 19 families of NHS and social care workers who died after contracting coronavirus have so far been approved for the £60,000 compensation payment from the government.At least 540 health and social care workers have died in England and Wales during the crisis...