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Funding for nursing in care homes rises by 11.5%
7 days ago | By News Medical
Increased funding for nursing in care homes will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs, including those with learning and physical disabilities, with an 11.5% increase in 2022-23 and an estimated £87 million backdated for 2021-22.
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