21/07/2021
We are sharing this Adult Social Care update for your information: https://dhsc-mail.co.uk/campaign/Sx1iaZDJ/62b1f53ec508e822fc4617a5/?wp-linkindex=0&utm_campaign=Adult_Social_Care_Update_20.07.21&utm_content=dhsc-mail.co.uk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Department_of_Health_and_Social_Care
This edition includes:
an important message explaining how frontline care staff can continue to work in exceptional circumstances, rather than self-isolate
links to updated visiting guidance
valuable resources for care home managers to share with visitors about keeping residents safe post 19 July
Please also note that as of Monday 19 July, most coronavirus legal restrictions in England have been lifted. Although most people are now fully vaccinated, it is still possible to catch and spread the virus. How to work safely guidance for care homes and domiciliary care staff has been updated with this in mind, with no change to personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations for staff or visitors.
PPE and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures will continue in care settings, to help keep staff, and those they care for, safe and well.
If you haven't seen it already, Information relating to visiting arrangements in care homes in England has been updated. This guidance came into effect on 19 July 2021 and applies to residential care homes and care home residents of all ages. Read the guidance on how to manage visits out of care hom...