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.
Mental Health Awareness Week: CPA blog
22 May 2020
CPA Chair, Lisa Lenton, reflects on kindness, coronavirus and the care sector.
Read Lisa's blog
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Coronavirus News
Business continuity survey
22 April 2020
What is affecting your service provision? Answer our survey by 27 May.
Complete the SurveyCare homes and infection control
21 May 2020
How to access infection control funding, support package and clinical support.
Read the CPA letter and briefingRisk, insurance and liability
21 May 2020
CPA briefing on risk, issues and liabilities to consider in relation to COVID-19.
Read CPA briefing on risk
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Guidance and Information
Coronavirus - guidance for care providers
Access government and national bodies' guidance for care providers
Read moreInfection Control
Top tips on good infection control, and links to CPA and other national bodies' guidance.
Read moreWorkforce
Information on sick pay, remote working tools, virtual training, schemes to support workers etc.
Read moreCommunication
Tips and useful links on talking about coronavirus to staff, service users, families, and the media.
Read moreSupplies: PPE and food
Advice and up-to-date information on supplies, including PPE, food and other key items and services.
Read moreRegulation and Legislation
Information from CQC on changes to regulation, plus details on legislative changes including the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Read moreSymptoms, testing and care
Information on symptoms, testing, care and what to do if you or a member of your household has signs of coronavirus.
Read moreMental health and wellbeing
Advice and links on managing anxiety and wellbeing. Information for employers and individuals.
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 moreBusiness and finance
Latest information on financial and business support, including funding for adult social care.
Read moreSupport to care providers
Information on support available from local authority, local resilience forum and care provider association.
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 info