The UK may move towards the Delay phase of Coronavirus plan however nothing has been announced yet.

Current Infection Control advice issued:

• Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and hot water or use a sanitiser gel

• Use a tissue for coughs and sneezes

• If you don't have a tissue use your sleeve

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

• Avoid close contact with people who are unwell

What are the symptoms?

• Fever and tiredness

• Cough

• Breathing difficulties

• Muscle pain

What should I do if I feel unwell?

• Ring 111 if you are in the UK

• Inform the office on 020 3006 2802 so we are aware and can make plans to help you and your client

• Do NOT go to a GP surgery, Pharmacy or Hospital

The newly announced UK points-based system post-brexit sets the scene for the current Health and Social Care crisis to worsen.

Live-in care or care work itself is not as highly valued in society as it should be. Caring is a vocation which requires a special type of person with the unique skill set to build the trust needed and provide the care support required

Under the points-based system, all migrants including EU citizens will require permission in advance to come to the UK to work which will be assessed according to the points-based system. At present, Health and Social Care is not included in the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) shortage occupation list for ‘Skilled workers’.

Carers are extremely highly trained and skilled and look after clients who are incredibly vulnerable and in need.

Some clients have had life-changing injuries and are paralysed, requiring highly-skilled care from their carers. Some have complex and advanced Dementia and require support for every aspect of their lives from their carers