Whether to get a COVID-19 vaccination is an important decision. This is because although there is strong scientific evidence that being fully vaccinated is in the best interests of most people many still have heartfelt and genuine concerns that they need to explore properly before they can feel confident about getting vaccinated. This page is […]
Resources for all Standard operating procedure – vaccine deployment in community services Public Health England Covid-19 Vaccine Resource Centre, Public Health England Vaccine Communications Toolkit for Adult Social Care COVID-19 vaccine information for social care staff COVID-19 vaccination guide for older adults COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for all women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding […]
Future NHS Collaboration Platform There are several useful forums to join in the ‘Future NHS Collaboration Platform’ website. Here you will find colleagues working across our health and social care systems around the country and locally, sharing best practice, asking questions and generating discussions around key topics relating to care homes. This is a really […]
Advanced Care Planning and Coordinate my Care (CMC) Conversations around end of life are challenging, particularly in these difficult times. Residents may want to express their wishes in relation to what care they want if they become unwell. [ Click here for further information and guidance COVID-19Care Home Resource PackAdvance Care Planning and Coordinate my […]
Testing of residents and staff, in combination with effective infection control measures, supports prevention and control of Covid-19 in care homes. [ COVID-19Care Home Resource PackTesting residents and staff.pptx – missing resource ] Further resources Home testing: fact sheet : [ COVID-19DHSC Coronavirus National Testing Programme.pdf – missing resource ] Easy guide: How can you […]
PPE and escalating your supply issues How to access additional support to order PPE supplies [ COVID-19Care Home Resource PackPPE & escalating supply issues.pptx – missing resource ] Personal Protective Equipment Strategy Admission and Care of Patients in a Care Home during COVID-19 Donning and doffing Different types of PPE are worn depending on the […]
This section contains national and regional information and guidance developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public Health England (PHE) NHS England & Improvement (NHSE/I) and Transformation Partners in Health and Care. Vaccine advice for social care staff Download the full Care Home Resource Pack Download the full Domiciliary Care Resource Pack […]
On this page you’ll find resources and information to support care homes and commissioners to improve the quality of health in care homes and patient flows across London. Enabling people to live in their own home as long as possible is a key ambition for health and social care. For some people, a residential care […]