Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Care providers play an important role in the national response to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak amongst vulnerable adults.
As the CPA we are collating and signposting to the latest guidance and advice from reliable sources on our website. We are updating this site daily, so please check it frequently.
Councils expenditure during pandemic
09 July 2020
Councils' information on financial support they offered to adult social care.
Access links to LAs data
Latest
Coronavirus News
Reviews of local areas responses to COVID-19
08 July 2020
CPA welcomes CQC reviews as opportunity "to learn at local systems level".
Read Lisa Lenton's statementHome care workers survey
09 July 2020
Prevalence of COVID-19 amongst dom care workers similar to general population.
Read survey findingsPurchasing PPE
09 July 2020
MNRA presentation on what to buy, and how to check non-CE marked products
View the MHRA presentation
CPA
Guidance and Information
Business and finance
Latest information on financial and business support, including funding for adult social care.
Read moreCommunication
Tips and useful links on talking about coronavirus to staff, service users, families, and the media.
Read moreCoronavirus - guidance for care providers
Access government and national bodies' guidance for care providers
Read moreCPA and the media
The CPA can respond to press enquiries on behalf of the sector. Read the latest CPA press statement on Coronavirus.
Press enquiries and infoInfection Control
Top tips on good infection control, and links to CPA and other national bodies' guidance.
Read moreMental health and wellbeing
Advice and links on managing anxiety and wellbeing. Information for employers and individuals.
Read moreRegulation and Legislation
Information from CQC on changes to regulation, plus details on legislative changes including the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Read moreSocial distancing and self-isolation
What it is, when to do it, how to do it. Plus information on exceptions for people with medical conditions, learning disabilities or autism.
Read moreSupplies: PPE and food
Information accessing PPE and food supplies, plus priority shopping for care workers
Find PPE suppliersSupport to care providers
Information on support available from local authority, local resilience forum and care provider association.
Read moreSymptoms, testing and care
Webinars on whole care home testing, plus new Test and Trace service.
Information on testingWorkforce
Information on sick pay, remote working tools, virtual training, schemes to support workers etc.
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