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 also creating briefings, protocols and resources for care providers. We are updating this site daily, so please check it frequently.
Changes to visiting from 17 May
10 May 2021
Five visitors and less restrictions on return from visits out of care homes
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Latest
Coronavirus News
Deaths of care home residents
12 April 2021
Covid mentioned on death certs of 24.3% of care home residents
Read ONS dataCapacity Tracker: Q & A
11 May 2021
What data is collected, how it is used and new governance arrangements
Read CPA briefingAdult social care data
13 May 2021
Stats on vaccination, testing and infection control across adult social care
Read official statistics
CPA
Guidance and Information
Business and finance
Latest information on financial and business issues for care providers including funding, sustainability, insurance and indemnity.
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 the main government, CPA and national bodies' information for different care settings, including information on data and reporting, visitors and local lockdowns.
Read moreCoronavirus Vaccination
Information on the vaccination programme for staff and people using services, including encouraging uptake
Read moreCoronavirus: Infection Prevention and Control
Top tips on good infection control, and links to CPA and other national bodies' guidance.
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.
Read moreMental health and wellbeing
Advice and links on managing anxiety and wellbeing. Information for employers and individuals.
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 moreSupplies: PPE and food
Information accessing PPE and food supplies, plus priority shopping for care workers
Read moreSupport to care providers
Information on support available to care providers from local authorities, care providers associations and national bodies.
Read moreWorkforce
Support and offers available to care workers, workforce guidance for employers, benefits, sick pay, training etc.
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