Download our latest Social Care highlights for Wales below. It features the latest updates on advice for CQC Provider Information Return, vaccination received overseas, COVID updates and more!
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COVID-19 – Coronavirus protections relaxed as cases fall – Press Release 10th February
Government announcement that remaining COVID-19 restrictions will continue to be relaxed with face coverings being removed from 28th February. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Change or rebook your COVID-19 vaccine appointment – Published 14th February
How to rebook or change your COVID-19 vaccine online if you cannot meet the appointment. For more information click here.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations from 6 April 2022 – Updated 11th February
HSE guidance on the new regulations that come into force from 6 April 2022. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Face coverings – guidance for public – Updated 11th February
Guidance updated on face covering requirements. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Thousands to benefit from antiviral medicines in Wales – Press Release 14th February
Press release on a new antiviral that thousands of people in Wales will have access to, which will reduce a person’s risk of being admitted to hospital. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Care homes visiting: guidance for visitors and residents – Updated 15th February
Action card on the rules for care home visiting updated. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Pass no longer required for indoor or outdoor events – Updated 17th February
Update that the requirement has now been lifted by the Welsh Government. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Vaccination of 5 to 11 year olds – Published 17th February
Guidance released explaining why the vaccination is being offered to 5 to 11 year olds. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Self-isolation – Updated 18th February
Guidance updated on what people should do if they have COVID-19 symptoms. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Alert level 0 – guidance for the public – Updated 18th February
Guidance updated on what people should do in alert level 0. For more information click here or refer to the frequently asked questions.
COVID-19 – Travel to Wales: COVID-19 Testing – Updated 18th February
Guidance updated on what people must do to keep Wales safe when travelling. For more information click here.
COVID-19 – Second spring booster offer to most vulnerable – Published 21st February
Government announcement that an autumn programme of boosters will be likely for those at most risk. For more information click here.
COVID-19 contacts – testing flow chart for health and social care staff – Updated 21st February
Testing flow chart for health and social care staff updated. For more information click here.
COVID-19 contacts – guidance for health and social care staff – Updated 21st February
Guidance updated on testing requirements for health and social care staff. For more information click here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy for 2022 published – Published 22nd February
A National Immunisation Framework published as part of the Government’s plans for 2022. 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