The Government has today issued new guidance on care home visiting. We have therefore published our updated Visiting Policy which can be viewed on our Covid-19 page by clicking HERE and scrolling down the page to today’s date, 8th March. In addition, you will find on our Covid-19 page our latest letter to families, friends and essential carers, again of today’s date. …
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for care staff supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults The above link can also be found on our COVID-19 resource page right here on our website. This update contains new links to social distancing guidance, with easy-read counterpart, together with updated guidance on staying alert and safe, coronavirus outbreak FAQs and guidance on meeting with others safely. …
At each of our homes our priority and focus continues to be the safety and welfare of the people we support as well as our teams. Although we have been free of coronavirus within our homes we remain vigilant because the risk level remains severe. This means our teams are still wearing masks at all times, and further protective equipment is used as well when giving close personal support. We thank residents for accepting these changes and we thank families and professional colleagues for their understanding while we do things differently and while our doors remain temporarily shut. We are …
