Coronavirus Updates
Latest updates on Coronavirus. As the situation is quickly evolving, it is important to be provided with up-to-date information. We’ll be updating and adding to our information. So keep checking back.
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Social Care In Vision (Last update: 16.04.21)
Social care weekly update from our team of care specialists. It includes updates on getting regular rapid tests, consultation on mandatory vaccination in care homes and so much more. Download here! DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, you can read the update here: COVID-19: Understanding lateral flow antigen testing for people without symptoms – Updated 8th April The […]
Free webinar on ‘No Jab, No Job?’
You can now catch up on our latest webinar with Napthens on ‘No Jab, No Job?’ One of the UK’s largest care home operators has instituted a no jab, no job policy back in February for new staff amid ongoing concern about vaccine take-up among care workers. There is still a lot of uncertainty around […]
Mandatory Vaccination Consultation in Care Homes (Last update: 15.04.21)
A five-week consultation has been launched on 14 April to seek views on whether staff working in care homes must have the covid vaccine to be able to work in the home. It will only apply to care homes for people aged over 65 The consultation is intending to change the law very quickly. The […]
Ramadan during Covid-19
To mark the start of Ramadan, our team has put together some top tips for Employers and Managers, talks through different ways you can support your team during the holiest month of the Islamic year. You can download a pdf version below and share it with your team. Download Now Alternatively, you can read the […]
Does ‘social distancing’ fall under the rubric of informed consent? (Last update: 12.04.21)
In thinking about this question, it’s important to remember that everyone has the right to make their own decisions, about everything, as long as they have the mental capacity to do so. The best interests framework does of course include consent in medical contexts, but all decisions about keeping ourselves and others safe fit that […]
Social Care In Vision (Last update: 09.04.21)
Social care weekly update from our team of care specialists. It includes updates on the latest overview of adult social care guidance on coronavirus, PCR home test kit instructions and so much more. Download here! DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, you can read the update here: COVID-19: Supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults – Updated 31st March […]
Adult Social Care Infection Control & Testing Fund – Summary (Last update: 06.04.21)
The Adult Social Care Infection Control and Testing Fund’s main purpose is to support adult social care providers, including those who do not have a contract with the local authority, to reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmissions within and between care settings. In particular, this is by helping to reduce the need for staff movements […]
Changes to PPE Practices Action Card (Last update: 01.04.21)
The UKHCA have announced that the government’s PPE guidance is due to change shortly. We have prepared an action card for you below, outline concisely the key updates and steps you need to take: Download Now Alternatively, you can see the update here: The UKHCA have announced that the government’s PPE guidance is due to […]
Social Care In Vision (Last update: 01.04.21)
Social care weekly update from our team of care specialists. It includes updates on Face Coverings, PCR Home Kits, Government Support for those self-isolating and so much more. Download here! DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, you can read the update here: COVID-19: Government increases support for those self-isolating – Published 26th March A new cash injection of £12.9 million […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Complacency: Why continuing to follow the guidance after being vaccinated is so important
As the vaccination programme across the UK continues, and everyone receives their vaccines, it still remains extremely important that we continue to adhere to government guidelines. Vaccines remain just one part of everyone being able to return to a normal life, alongside testing and maintaining safe behaviours that may be in place at the time. […]