During the current pandemic, it’s unquestionably important that we continue to provide for those who rely on care in a strict, safe and sensible manner. For those who are currently working as Care Givers whether that be for a company, privately or for a friend/relative; recent weeks have forced a change in healthcare processes in order to reduce the risk of infection.
Currently, the safest form of care is home care, which dramatically reduces the risk of infection from person-to-person transmission. When compared to the likes of a care home, with a high volume of people living, entering and returning. This dramatically reduces the number of people that the client is exposed to – and for visiting care services, Independent Living have minimised the number of Care Givers required to provide for each client to ensure person to person contact is at its lowest possible level.
What is Independent Living doing to protect clients during COVID-19?
Wearing PPE
- Disposable plastic gloves
- Eye Protection such as clear plastic goggles or a visor
- Disposable plastic gloves
- Eye Protection such as clear plastic goggles or a visor
Disposing of PPE
1) Non COVID-19 support visit
2) Confirmed or suspected COVID-19
They will tie this bag securely and keep it separate from other waste. This waste must be set aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the usual external household bin for non-recyclable waste. The Care Giver will make a note of the date and ensure it is disposed of correctly.
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
Minimising number of carers to clients
Paying close attention to those we are caring for
Homecare – The safest form of care
Home care services help clients with a range of disabilities self-isolate safely and comfortably in their homes. If you are looking for the safest form of care for yourself or a loved one during the current pandemic – trust Independent Living. We have and will continue to do everything in our power to stick to healthcare safety guidelines and keep our clients safe.
Age UK’s Charity Director, Caroline Abrahams, said:
This new guidance for councils is a welcome opportunity to shed light on good practice and support the development of promising approaches to tackling loneliness. There is clearly some outstanding work being done to tackle the loneliness epidemic across the country but much more needs to be done.
We also want the government to recognise the problem as a major health issue and take urgent action to help those who are most at risk.
Age UK’s No one should have no one Campaign
Age UK need all of our help
· as individuals – by being friendly to the older people around us
Independent Living is extremely proud of the work we do and the services we provide to our clients, including these issues around loneliness and isolation. We pride ourselves on combatting loneliness and have many years’ experience supporting those in need.
