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.
CPA responds to Winter Plan
18 September 2020
Kathy Roberts, CPA Chair, welcomes extension of ICF, and creation of Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care.
Read CPA press statement
Latest
Coronavirus News
Infection Control Fund extended
17 September 2020
Care homes to be given an extra £546m to pay self-isolating staff, and hire more staff to restrict movement between homes
Read the press releaseWinter plan published
18 September 2020
Government's ambitions for the sector and challenges facing adult social care this winter.
Read the Winter PlanCOVID-19 Taskforce report
18 September 2020
Progress and learning from the first phase of pandemic, plus recommendations for government and care sector.
Read the Taskforce Report
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 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 moreInfection 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
Read moreSupport to care providers
Information on support available to care providers from local authorities, care providers associations and national bodies.
Read moreSymptoms, testing and care
Information on checking symptoms, how to get a test, and developments with care, including vaccines
Read moreWorkforce
Support and offers available to care workers, workforce guidance for employers, benefits, sick pay, training etc.
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