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Free PPE for care providers extended until June 2021

Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on January 11, 2021

Care providers registered with the CQC will now be able to access free personal protective equipment (PPE) until the end of June 2021.

Government updates shielding advice for end of national lockdown

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on November 30, 2020

The guidance offers additional advice to the clinically extremely vulnerable, including those who require additional care and support.

Music and care group supports providers to keep singing at Christmas

Business Events by Sarah Clarke on November 24, 2020

The group, made up of leaders in care and music, is supporting care settings to plan singing into their Christmas 2020 activities.

Guide issued for home care workers supporting COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge

People Training by Sarah Clarke on November 5, 2020

The guide is designed to help home care workers to provide safe care and support to people who have left hospital after having COVID-19.

New COVID guidance issued for ‘extremely vulnerable’

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on November 4, 2020

The new advice details further precautions those in this group can take on top of the tougher national measures being introduced tomorrow.

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‘Care bubbles’ exempt from household mixing restrictions

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on September 23, 2020

Informal caring arrangements will be allowed in local areas under current restrictions in England which ban household mixing.

Care association welcomes PM’s latest COVID measures

Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on September 23, 2020

Tighter government restrictions designed to control the spread of coronavirus have been welcomed by Surrey Care Association.

Guidance needed for social care employers as shielding ends, urges UKHCA

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on August 3, 2020

UKHCA has warned that there is a lack of clear guidance for employers on how they should create a safe work environment for shielded staff in social care.

Skills for Care updates guidance on face-to-face training

People Training by Sarah Clarke on July 14, 2020

The guidance provides an overview of the risks providers could consider when thinking about the need to carry out face-to-face training.

Government updates COVID-19 guidance for home care providers

Best Practice Compliance by Sarah Clarke on June 25, 2020

The guidance covers shielding and the use of ‘care groups’ to reduce the risk of vulnerable people being exposed to COVID-19.

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