Mask wearing by visitors

It has been brought to our attention by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Cell that some care homes are struggling with visitors and professionals not wearing face masks. Most COVID outbreaks are being brought into homes by visitors, so its important managers...

CAS Alert: Novel Coronavirus

Source: Department of Health & Social Care Message for all clinical staff encountering patients with respiratory infections arrived from overseas This alert was sent as a separate email to all members last week, here. This is a copy of that email in case anyone...

Wuhan novel Coronavirus

Source: Department of Health & Social Care This message is for all clinical staff encountering patients with respiratory infections arrived from overseas.   Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Advice for the NHS in England You will be aware of the evolving situation in...