COVID-19 Updates & Other Info

Covid-19, PPE, Mental Health, Training and more

IMPORTANT COVID-19 Updates:

We will be updating this page regularly to ensure you have the most up to date government guidance and any new policies we implement as a business to ensure the continued safe delivery of care services for both staff and service users.

Important updates


How to correctly put on your PPE:

 


 

Child-friendly explanation of COVID-19:

Child Friendly Explanation of Coronavirus

Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak:

Mentalhealth.org/coronavirus

Useful links:

  • Read the latest NHS advice on what to do if you start to feel unwell.
  • Guide on social distancing and protecting vulnerable adults found here

TRAINING

  • Care Certificate – All you need to know:

https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/inducting-staff/care-certificate/Care-Certificate.aspx

  • Social care qualifications and career development pathways:

https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/qualifications/qualifications.aspx

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