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3rd April 2020
The latest from the Social Care Institute for Excellence
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Q&A with SCIE Chair Paul Burstow and Care Minister Helen Whately
We’ve asked for your questions on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting care services, and given some of the key answers. There are plenty of other questions and answers and we’ve listed some organisations offering further advice.
Answering your questions are Minister for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care, Helen Whately, SCIE Chair, Paul Burstow, and Director of Ageing Well and Community Services at NHS England, Matthew Winn.
https://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/social-care-questions-and-answers
Coronavirus (Covid-19) and safeguarding adults
During the Covid-19 crisis, it is particularly important to safeguard adults with care and support needs. This resource gives helpful advice on how to remain vigilant and support others.
https://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/safeguarding-adults
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Covid-19 crisis
Those most at risk from Covid-19 are likely to be over-represented in the group of people whose rights are protected by the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005. This new resource covers the implications of the pandemic on the MCA.
https://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/mca
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Thursday 19th March 2020
Dear Parents/Carers
Due to the recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak the government has asked people to avoid contact with others as much as possible. This is sometimes referred to as ‘social distancing’. This is particularly important for some people.
Unfortunately due to this WHM Work Connections will be closed from week commencing 23rd March 2020. This closure will affect both our Greenfields and Fairfields sites.
WHM Work Connections have contacted all carers to find out if support is still required. We will still be offering a small outreach service for the most vulnerable workmates. If you feel that during the closure you need any help with support please call one of the below numbers. Our staff will also be contacting you to check everything is ok.
We will be providing a telephone response service during the closure which will be available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30am – 3pm.
The numbers for the response service are:
Liz Wells (Director) – 07506412590
Nick Spriggs (Manager) – 07398033270
Annette Topley (Care Coordinator) – 07591359595
Polly Staniforth Walker (Coordinator) – 07591359596
If you normally pay WHM via a direct payment the payments you receive from Leicestershire County Council will still continue so this will enable you to continue your payments to us.
We will endeavor to keep all parents and carers updated as to when we hope to resume normal services. From Monday 23rd March we will be posting any updates via our website www.workconnections.co.uk
Thank you for your cooperation during this time
Liz Wells
Director
Greenfields Skills Centre
Hawley Fields Farm
60 Green Lane
Seagrave
Leicestershire LE12 7LU
T: 01509 812 004
M: 07398 033 270
Fairfields Skills Centre
Homestead Farm
1447 Melton Road
Queniborough
Leicestershire LE7 3FP
T: 0116 2640127
M: 07398 033 270
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