Research supports third vaccine dose in clinically vulnerable
Public Health Scotland research has supported a third vaccine dose to people previously on the shielding list and who are known to…
Infection
Scotland reduces distancing in care homes to 1m
Scottish care staff can now reduce distancing between colleagues and residents (when not delivering care) to one metre when wearing masks, following…
Providers give infection control advice on podcast
More infection control advice on the latest Care Home Management magazine podcast.
DHSC publishes COVID vaccination status guidance
New guidance and FAQs have been published for care homes in England managing mandatory COVID vaccinations in preparation for, and from November…
England ends self isolation and offers return to work guidance for close COVID contacts
From today, 16 August 2021, England is changing the requirements to self-isolate following close contact with a positive COVID-19 case
Wales updates care home visiting guidance
Wales has published updated guidance for care home visits, as the nation's COVID alert level moves to zero
CQC publishes details of COVID19 vaccination enforcement
The CQC has published details of its enforcement policy for mandatory COVID19 vaccination.
GPs told of benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy
NHS England has written to GPs urging them to promote the benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy for them and their babies.
DSHC issues employment/dismissal advice for staff who refuse COVID vaccines
Advice for managers in England dealing with unvaccinated care home staff has been published by the DHSC.
Care homes: first COVID vaccinations must be in place by September 16
Care home managers have been told to consult with staff now over mandatory COVID vaccinations
