Protect your mental health: Our Frontline mental health website launched
Leading mental health charities are uniting for the first time to provide round the clock support to those working against the Coronavirus.

Mind, Samaritans, Shout and Hospice UK, with the support of The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are launching Our Frontline, a combination of 1-2-1 support and online resources for frontline carers, the Blue Light emergency services and key workers who are putting their mental health under pressure, while many of us do our bit by staying at home.
Visit www.ourfrontline.org >

Coronavirus: What has gone wrong with PPE?

The lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become one of the defining stories of the UK's battle with coronavirus.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has described the approach to care homes as "shambolic" as staff have struggled to get hold of the aprons, gloves and goggles needed. What has gone wrong?
Read the full story at BBC News >

Coronavirus care-home deaths in England believed to have doubled in just five days over Easter weekend

The number of deaths from coronavirus in English care homes reported during a five-day period over the Easter bank holiday is thought to be twice the total figure up to that point, prompting concerns at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and among officials at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Read the full story at The Independent >

HEE e-Learning for Healthcare
Health Education England’s e-Learning for Healthcare COVID-19 e-learning programme.  Resources have been added over the last few days and weeks and there is now content for most professional groups in most settings, so please encourage your members and networks to have a look.  The programme is available here: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/coronavirus/.

Home Care and Coronavirus Webinars Today and Friday 24th April
Register for tickets at EventBrite >

Government Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19)  
Updated COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable.
Read in full on Gov.uk >

Soundabout Live sessions
Soundabout is a charity that uses music and sound to unlock the potential of people with complex learning difficulties. Join them at 2pm Tuesdays and Saturdays on Facebook for Soundabout Live and Daily Hello Songs at 9.30am.
Soundabout Facebook Events >

Learning Disability England resources
Information and resources on staying connected, including webinars. 
Learning Disability England website > 

Think Local Act Personal Coronavirus Resources
Includes information on testing programme expanded to include personal care assistant and sample invitation to testing letter for employers. 
https://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/covid-19/ 

NICE resources for care home providers
1. Helping to prevent infection
Quick guide on helping to prevent infection - a simple resource showing effective steps to help prevent the spread of infection. It can be viewed online or downloaded and printed for free. 
2. Pressure ulcers and delirium
Helping to keep people healthy in care homes is especially important at the moment. We have 2 quick guides covering relevant topics:

• Helping to prevent pressure ulcers quick guide
• Recognising and preventing delirium quick guide

3. Promoting positive mental wellbeing for older people
Helping older people to maintain existing relationships while social distancing and shielding, as well as supporting them to do meaningful activities and stay healthy, is vital during these difficult times. Our quick guide on promoting positive mental wellbeing for older people shares advice for care home managers.
 
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities
Guides for families and professionals supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Get the guides >
 

Blogs published to support the sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Edited and published by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) including 'Leadership in a Time of Pandemic' and 'Walking through the COVID-19 Landscape'
Read SCIE blogs in full >