Social care weekly update for Wales is now available, including information on further support for Welsh businesses, travel guidance and more. You can download a pdf version here or read the update below.
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HSE – Choosing hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants to use during the coronavirus pandemic – Updated 27th April
The HSE have provided guidance to support the choosing of suitable products during the coronavirus pandemic. For more information click here.
What is Data Quality? – News story 6th May
The article looks at the routes to good quality data. For more information click here
COVID-19: The Green Book – Chapter 14a – Updated 7th May
The document has been updated to include additional information on the eligibility and safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine. For more information click here
COVID-19: UK CMOs agree to lower UK COVID-19 alert level – Press Release 10th May
Statement confirming the lowering of the alert level from 4 to 3. For more information click here
COVID-19: Categories of persons exempt or excepted from specific travelling requirements – Updated 10th May
Guidance highlighting the list of people exempt from specific travel requirements when arriving from a red or amber listed country. For more information click here
COVID-19: Unpaid carers encouraged to use rapid COVID-19 self-test kits – Press Release 11th May
Access to the self-test kits are now available to unpaid workers. For more information click here
COVID-19: Further support for Welsh businesses – Press Release 11th May
Businesses still affected by the coronavirus will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help them meet costs. For more information click here
COVID-19: Making and registering an LPA during the coronavirus outbreak – Updated 12th May
LPA processing times have been updated. For more information click here
COVID-19: Wales moves to alert level 2 – Press Release 14th May
From 17th May Wales will move to alert level 2. For more information click here
COVID-19: Advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents – Updated 14th May
The guidance has been updated to include guidance on travel to red, amber and green listed countries. For more information click here
DBS has created faith-specific guidance around DBS checks – News story 14th May
The guidance covers DBS checks and eligibility tailored to a number of different faiths. For more information click here
HSE – Guidance on returning to work – HSE Weekly bulletin 14th May
The guidance has been produced to support a service where workers may have been working from home but are due to return to the workplace. For more information click here
COVID-19: Review of the Health Protection Regulations 2020 – Cabinet Statement 14th May
Statement following review of the coronavirus restrictions in Wales. For more information click here
COVID-19: New International travel rules for Wales confirmed – Press Release 14th May
International travel will start for people in Wales from 17th May to some overseas destinations without the need to quarantine on return. Some additional precautions will be in place, for more information click here
COVID-19: Getting a vaccine certificate for international travel – Published 14th May
This guidance details how to get a vaccine certificate for international travel. For more information click here
COVID-19: Visits to care homes – guidance for providers – Updated 14th May
This guidance has been updated to include reference to two designated visitors being allowed at the same time and face coverings allowed to be removed indoors while seated in some circumstances. For more information click here
COVID-19: Alert level 2 – frequently asked questions – Updated 14th May
This guidance details how to keep people safe and what rules are in place to protect people in alert level 2. For more information click here
COVID-19: Gathering with other people: alert level 2 – Updated 14th May
This guidance details the rules on gathering with other people in alert level 2. For more information click here
COVID-19: Getting tested for coronavirus – Updated 17th May
This guidance has been updated, for more information click here
COVID-19: Face covering exemption card – Updated 17th May
This guidance has been updated, for more information click here
COVID-19: Staying safe during the coronavirus outbreak – Easy Read – Updated 17th May
This document has been updated, for more information click here
COVID-19: Rules for foreign travel to and from Wales – Updated 20th May
This document has been updated, 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 in particular:
- Re-opening to Visitors During COVID-19 Policy and Procedure for care homes
- Visiting out of Care Homes Policy and Procedure
- Outbreak Management and Barrier Nursing Policy and Procedure
- Right to Work Checks Policy and Procedure
- A new Returning to Work Factsheet has been produced and can be found in the Resource Centre
Risk Assessment Updates
- All risk assessments continue to be updated in light of government updates in particular:
- Coronavirus Personal Protective Equipment
- Opening the Home to Visitors
- Hairdresser Visits