Annual Health Checks Some GP practices are starting up annual health checks again and we have created a pathway to ensure these are done safely. This means annual health checks should be in three phases and you, as carers, play a big part as you are the eyes and ears...
We are now aware that face masks are available across the system, therefore local IPC leads want to make sure that providers are not following the mask reuse flow when masks can be accessed. The overall guidance can be found here. Face masks should not to be stored...
This letter from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government sets out some useful information for social housing residents covering: Maintenance and repairs External maintenance and services Gas safety checks Building safety For tenants seeking to move home...
Please find the documents relating to the Exercise Passport that have been developed by Hertfordshire County Council for use for service users who may not be able to comply with the restrictions during COVID19. Please review and share with the individuals you support....
Outbreak is defined as two or more cases which meet the case definition of possible (suspect) or confirmed case as above, within a 14-day period among either residents or staff in the facility. Supported Living should seek advice from their local Health Protection...
Add new FAQS from Anna What do I do if someone tests positive after 14 days but no longer has symptoms? Is a retest needed? If the individual is positive, has been self-isolated for 14 days and is no longer showing any symptoms, then you do not need to retest. The...
New rules on wearing face coverings in public have come into force in England, to help protect people from catching COVID-19. In line with the new government rules, people will have to wear a face covering when they are using any form of public transport, or when they...
Organisations will need to consider their individual circumstances and operating model. If you are running more like a residential facility the Care Home guidance will be more applicable, if your staff are travelling around between services it is best to use the...
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