Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for care providers

Information for local care providers to help them deliver care and support to residents of Hampshire

Advice and support for Hampshire residents and businesses during coronavirus

Vaccination

Testing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Visiting care homes during coronavirus

Provider payments and Care Provider Portal

Information for residential and nursing homes from HIOW

Resources and support

Training - including subsidised offer from impact

Latest updates

Care Home Q&A on changes to Infection Prevention Control guidance April 2022

Care homes only Updates April

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Changes to Capacity Tracker - 30 March 2022

All care providers Updates April

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Letter from UK Health and Security - Local flexibility in social care settings

All care providers Updates January

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A heartfelt thank you - Social care blog

All care providers Updates December

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Resources for Inclusion Week

All care providers Updates September

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NHS Test and Trace - dates on negative PCR tests

Care homes only Updates August

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Updated guidance on self-isolation from NHS Test and Trace

All care providers Updates August

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Infection Control Testing Fund letter - July 2021

All care providers Updates July

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Capacity Tracker - Proxy Ordering Survey Guidance

Care homes only Updates May

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Capacity Tracker - FAQs about proxy ordering survey for care

Care homes only Updates May

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NHS Test and Trace - Rapid lateral flow tests - visitor testing update 26 April

Care homes only Updates April

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Extra Care and Supported Living testing update – sent 1 April

All care providers Updates April

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Still time for EU citizens living in Hampshire to apply to EU Settlement Scheme – sent 16 March

All care providers Updates March

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New campaign to support vaccine roll-out backed by social media companies and British institutions – sent March 10

All care providers March Useful links

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COVID-19 Response Spring 2021 – four step roadmap – sent March 10

All care providers Updates March

Find out more about COVID-19 Response Spring 2021 – four step roadmap – sent March 10
Letter from DHSC – Changes to Coronavirus outbreak testing in care homes – sent 18 February

Care homes only Updates February

Find out more about Letter from DHSC – Changes to Coronavirus outbreak testing in care homes – sent 18 February
Free RESTORE2 and Vital Signs training for care home staff – sent 29 January

Care homes only Training January

Find out more about Free RESTORE2 and Vital Signs training for care home staff – sent 29 January
Updating the National Capacity Tracker and requesting support – sent 13 January

Care homes only Updates January

Find out more about Updating the National Capacity Tracker and requesting support – sent 13 January
Mutual aid for emergency staff shortages – sent 13 January

All care providers Updates January

Find out more about Mutual aid for emergency staff shortages – sent 13 January
Letter from DHSC – COVID-19 vaccinations and care homes programme launch – sent 7 December

Care homes only Updates December

Find out more about Letter from DHSC – COVID-19 vaccinations and care homes programme launch – sent 7 December
Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 24 November

Updates Care homes only November

Find out more about Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 24 November
Domiciliary Staff Resilience and Wellbeing during COVID-19 – sent 23 Nov

Updates All care providers November

Find out more about Domiciliary Staff Resilience and Wellbeing during COVID-19 – sent 23 Nov
Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 13 November

Updates Care homes only November

Find out more about Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 13 November
Visiting in care homes – a webinar to share practice – sent 12 November

Updates Care homes only November

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Latest updates

Care Home Q&A on changes to Infection Prevention Control guidance April 2022

Changes to Capacity Tracker - 30 March 2022

Letter from UK Health and Security - Local flexibility in social care settings

A heartfelt thank you - Social care blog

Resources for Inclusion Week

NHS Test and Trace - dates on negative PCR tests

Updated guidance on self-isolation from NHS Test and Trace

Infection Control Testing Fund letter - July 2021

Capacity Tracker - Proxy Ordering Survey Guidance

Capacity Tracker - FAQs about proxy ordering survey for care

NHS Test and Trace - Rapid lateral flow tests - visitor testing update 26 April

Extra Care and Supported Living testing update – sent 1 April

Still time for EU citizens living in Hampshire to apply to EU Settlement Scheme – sent 16 March

New campaign to support vaccine roll-out backed by social media companies and British institutions – sent March 10

COVID-19 Response Spring 2021 – four step roadmap – sent March 10

Letter from DHSC – Changes to Coronavirus outbreak testing in care homes – sent 18 February

Free RESTORE2 and Vital Signs training for care home staff – sent 29 January

Updating the National Capacity Tracker and requesting support – sent 13 January

Mutual aid for emergency staff shortages – sent 13 January

Letter from DHSC – COVID-19 vaccinations and care homes programme launch – sent 7 December

Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 24 November

Domiciliary Staff Resilience and Wellbeing during COVID-19 – sent 23 Nov

Residential and nursing home communication from Hampshire and Isle of Wight – sent 13 November

Visiting in care homes – a webinar to share practice – sent 12 November

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