Latest news

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes
  28/05/20

  The government has announced a new care homes support package backed by a £600 million adult social care infection control fund. 

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  28/05/20

  The government has updated its description of the symptoms caused by COVID-19 to include the loss or change in your normal sense of smell or taste.

• COVID-19: guidance for care of the deceased
  28/05/20

  Guidance for care of the deceased with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 

• Free mental health apps for care staff
  28/05/20

  All staff and volunteers within adult social care providers can now access free apps to cope with insomnia and anxiety as part of a nationwide effort to help ‘care for our carers’ and support the mental health of the social care workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• COVID-19: interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks
  28/05/20

  The CQC has issued this interim guidance in response to temporary changes being made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to DBS applications and processes. 

• Tips to support virtual interviewing and a snapshot of communication and collaboration tools
  28/05/20

  Skills for Care has created some tips to support virtual interviewing and a snapshot of communication and collaboration tools to support distance recruitment and to help you stay in touch with colleagues. 

• Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
  28/05/20

  Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May. 

• The impact of (COVID-19) on specific groups of people
  28/05/20

  The deaths of people in their care is published on a weekly basis, the CQC is now working on this data to better understand the impact of (COVID-19) on specific groups of people

• COVID-19: Insurance, risks and possible liabilities
  28/05/20

  Briefing note for care providers

• Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak
  28/05/20

  HSE have provided guidance that will help you keep your workplace safe (COVID-secure)