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.
Q & A on vaccination as condition of deployment
23 November 2021
Updated Q & A for care homes on HR, data and exemptions
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Data protection and vaccine checks
12 November 2021
Care homes need to update data protection to record vaccine status.
Visit Digital Social CareMandatory vaccination to be extended
09 November 2021
Wider social care and NHS workers to have vaccines or exemptions by 1 April 2022
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30 November 2021
Staff who are close contacts must have PCR and self-isolate for 10 days
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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 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
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