Living with COVID-19: Support for the care sector

The government’s plan for removing the remaining legal restrictions while protecting people most vulnerable to COVID-19 has been published. The legal requirement for the public to self-isolate was removed on the 24th February 2022. People with COVID-19 or with...

A message to all Ukrainian social care staff

              The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, has made a statement to all Ukrainian care and health staff. The statement can be viewed below: “The world is united in its condemnation, horror, and...

Adult social care reform white paper – added impact statement

The white paper sets out a 10-year vision for adult social care and provides information on funded proposals that the government will implement over the next 3 years. The latest update on 21st February 2022 sees the addition of the ‘Adult social care system reform:...

Throat and nose test (Innova 25) instructions for care home staff

The Government have published a step-by-step guide for COVID-19 self-testing for adult social care staff. As a manager you are responsible for making sure that all staff are following the guidance in this step-by-step guide for self-testing. The guide provides...

Supported living and PPE portal update

Supported living guidance update The supported living guidance for providers has recently been updated setting out information to support local plans and preparations to manage risk, and support people in supporting living settings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....