With the continued media coverage of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have been contacted by a number of our members asking what action they should take to prevent the spread of this coronavirus among their residents.
The Almshouse Association recommends that our members and their residents follow guidance issued by the government and its agencies, which is updated regularly to take into account the changing situation. Guidance can be found at:
www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-social-or-community-care-and-residential-settings-on-covid-19/guidance-for-social-or-community-care-and-residential-settings-on-covid-19
You may wish to develop a policy for your residents as to what they should do if they believe they have contracted coronavirus.
In the first instance your residents and colleagues should contact NHS 111 for advice. They should then also contact a trustee or member of the charityā€™s staff to advise of the situation.
Posted 27 Feb 2020