Having waited with bated breath for the latest from the government, this week, the Prime Minister unveiled a conditional plan to reopen society and ease some of the current lockdown restrictions. This included the introduction of a new five level Covid Alert System which we will learn more about in the coming weeks. However, in the meantime… Anyone who cannot …
Adult Social Care Needs You!
For all experienced health and social care workers, who have either temporarily or permanently left older people’s or adult social care, your colleagues and local community are in urgent need of your support to join the fight against COVID-19. COVID-19 is putting huge additional demands on our NHS, nursing homes and community support services as well as our fellow citizens. By …
Front Line Thank Yous…
What better way to say thank you, to the incredible front line workers putting themselves at risk helping others, than with the sweet sincerity of children’s creativity? From nurses to carers to shop workers, we think these heroes truly deserve some recognition for their ongoing efforts, in these unprecedented and uncertain times. And, with so many parents looking for activities …
Navigating Self Isolation
Self isolation means staying indoors and completely avoiding contact with anyone. You need to do this if you or a family member has shown any symptoms related to Covid-19 to prevent the spread of infection. The Government advice now states to phone your GP but DO NOT visit the GP surgery, hospital or local pharmacy. What will happen when …
Mental Health and Well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak
New stringent measures will see social distancing, working from home and quarantine become a reality in the coming days and weeks. But with such an overload of information from constant news updates and social media feeds, fear and panic is also spreading. So, whilst we try to come to terms with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is vital that we also …
#CoronavirusKindness
#CoronavirusKindness – How can you help? Empty supermarket shelves have painted a bleak picture in recent days, however, many acts of #CoronavirusKindness are inspiring people across the country to bring back community spirit and combat the effects of impending social isolation, especially on those who are elderly or in the high risk categories. So how can we all safely get involved? …
Social distancing
Social distancing measures are steps you can take to reduce the social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). They are: Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough; Avoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush …
Training: Coronavirus
Coronavirus Here is an addition to the infection control course you undertook at Local Care Force (as part of your mandatory training). Please read the course to update your training and contact us if you have any questions on info@lcftraining.co.uk. In addition please watch the below video, which outlines main points around coronavirus, and then read through the following advice and guidance. What is …
Coronavirus UK: symptoms & latest NHS advice
There have now been two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK. Because the people we care for are at the most risk (especially the old and those with weakened immune symptoms) here is some advice on how to spot the symptoms, protect yourself and those you care for and also what to do if you’re concerned you may have …