Written statement – Progressing the Government’s social care commitments – Published 16th June
A Government statement around the publication of a social care recovery framework before the summer, to support the future of social care in Wales has been published. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Rule changes on hold for 4 weeks as delta variant spreads – Press Release 17th June
The government will announce a 4-week pause to the coronavirus rules whilst speeding up second doses within the vaccination programme. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Staying Safe during the COVID-19 outbreak – Updated 18th June
The government have updated this easy read document on how to keep safe during the pandemic. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Hospital visiting during the coronavirus outbreak – Updated 18th June
The government are publishing revised guidance that will come into force from 5th July, to ensure hospital visits remain safe. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Care home visiting: guidance for visitors – Updated 24th June
Action card in place for what care home visitors need to do to ensure the safety of care home residents and staff. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Social care staff responsibilities and COVID-19: guidance– Updated 24th June
Action card in place for what social care staff should do to protect themselves and those they care for. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Workforce risk assessment tool: guidance – Updated 24th June
Minor changes to the tool have taken place. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Vaccination status via the digital NHS COVID Pass – Updated 25th June
Government statement highlighting that from 25th June people in Wales will be able to access their vaccination status on the internet via a digitial NHS COVID Pass. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Economy minister confirms further Welsh Government support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions – Press Release 30th June
The Government have announced affected businesses will receive up to £25,000 in additional support. For more information click here.
COVID-19: Healthcare Inspectorate Wales – COVID-19 National Review – Published 30th June
This review highlights how services across Wales have met the needs of the people and maintained their safety during the pandemic. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – COVID-19 Vaccination – JCVI announcement on Phase 3 – Cabinet Statement 30th June
The JCVI has announced millions of vulnerable people may be offered a booster vaccine in September to ensure their protection is maintained over the winter period. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – EU Settlement Scheme – guidance for applicants – Updated 1st July
Updated to reflect that the deadline for most people to apply was 30th June, in some cases you may still be able to apply. 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
Risk Assessment Updates
- All risk assessments continue to be updated in light of government updates
- A new Allergy Risk Assessment has been added