Outbreaks of respiratory infections (Care homes)

With respiratory infections on the increase, please ensure that you have a good reserve of face-masks for use in case a resident develops a respiratory infection or an outbreak occurs.  Advice on what Personal Protective Equipment is needed when can be found here:

PPE requirements

More detailed guidance, including supporting visiting during outbreaks, can be found here:

MAnagement of acute respiratory infection outbreaks in care homes guidance - GOV.UK