Government hands out 11,000 iPads worth £7.5m to care homes

Marian McHugh
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Devices will prevent unnecessary visits and curb spread of disease in vulnerable demographic, claims NHS Digital

The government will give out 11,000 iPads to care homes in order to help tackle the spread of COVID-19 among residents. The package is valued at £7.5m and will see the devices distributed to tho...

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