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.
Staff capacity and movement
16 February 2021
Updated risk management framework on staff movement, plus new Workforce Capacity Fund.
Read CPA framework
Latest
Coronavirus News
Oximetry services for care homes
19 February 2021
New CPA guidance on oximetry services for care home residents
Read the guidanceEnhanced Health in Care Homes
18 January 2021
New CPA guide for care managers on how to make the most out of EHCH
Read CPA guideCare home visits from 8 March
22 February 2021
Care home residents to be allowed one visitor as part of cautious easing of lockdown
Read DHSC press release
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: 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 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
Read moreSupport to care providers
Information on support available to care providers from local authorities, care providers associations and national bodies.
Read moreVaccines, testing and care
Information on COVID-19 vaccines for social care sector, symptoms, testing and care
Read moreWorkforce
Support and offers available to care workers, workforce guidance for employers, benefits, sick pay, training etc.
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