See some of the latest social care updates below:
COVID-19: Vaccination – a guide to booster vaccination – Published 16th September
An information guidance document has been produced to support those eligible for the booster vaccination. For more information click here.
COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a – Updated 16th September
Guidance updated to include the new recommendations on boosters and children and young people. For more information click here.
COVID-19: what to expect after vaccination – Updated 16th September
Version 6 has been added of the leaflet providing guidance on what to expect after vaccination. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Resources for raising awareness about COVID Pass fraud – Updated 16th September
The Government have created materials to raise awareness of the COVID Pass system and the potential for fraud to occur. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Red, Amber, Green Lists – check the rules for travel to England from Abroad – Updated 17th September
This has been updated with a list of countries moving to the amber list on Wednesday 22nd Spetember. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions and how to make one – Updated 17th September
Translations updated following changes to rules that came into effect from 19th July. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Being a deputy or attorney during the coronavirus outbreak – Updated 20th September
Update to reflect changes made on 14th September in relation to the new Autumn/Winter Plan. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Making and Registering an LPA during the Coronavirus outbreak – Updated 20th September
Updated to reflect changes made on 14th September in relation to the new Autumn/Winter Plan. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Guidance on protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable – Updated 20th September
Updated to reflect the end of the shielding programme. For more information click here.
Delivering better oral health: an evidence-based toolkit for prevention – Updated 21st September
Guidance fully updated, new 4th edition now available. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Quarantine and testing if you have been in an amber list country – Updated 22nd September
Guidance updated in relation to mixed doses and what is permitted. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Red, Amber, Green Lists: check the rules for travel to England from abroad – Updated 22nd September
Guidance updated with new rules coming into force on 4th October for under 18s and information on the use of two different vaccines for fully vaccinated travellers made clearer. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Safer transport guidance for operators and people who work in or from vehicles – Updated 22nd September
Guidance updated in relation to face coverings and who should be at work and protecting people at higher risk. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Safer travel guidance for passengers – Updated 22nd September
Guidance updated in relation to face coverings. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Millions to be empowered by government plans to strengthen day one employment rights and increase productivity of businesses – News story 23rd September
News story on the government’s plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right. For more information click here.
Policy Updates
- All coronavirus policies and Resource Centre documents continue to be reviewed and updated in light of government updates, please see your dashboard for the latest changes
- The shielding programme has now ended, all relevant policies have been updated to reflect this change including the Coronavirus Policy and Procedure, Admissions During COVID-19 Policy and Procedure and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Procedure
Risk Assessment Updates
- All risk assessments continue to be updated in light of government updates