Flu and Winter
The winter of 2021/22 is set to be an exceptionally challenging one for care providers.
The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. At the same time, the 'routine' winter pressures - including flu, staff sickness and increased demand for services - will return.
The CPA will develop and signpost you to information and guidance, and ensure your voices are heard at national level.
Winter plan 2021/22
3 November 2021
Government's Winter plan including funding, workforce, vaccinations and IPC.
Read the Winter Plan
Latest
Flu and Winter News
Latest Winter measures for social care
10 December 2022
£300m workforce fund, booster programme, care home visiting and testing
Read DHSC announcementFlu vaccination guidance for care workers
9 September 2021
Government guidance and promotional resources on why and how to get flu vaccinations.
Access PHE resourcesDeveloping an effective staff flu vaccination programme
9 September 2021
NHS information on what makes an effective staff vaccination programme
Read Kathy's statement