Sets out how hospices can access COVID-19 testing for staff and patients on-site, for staff visiting patients in their own homes, and for visitors to hospices. NHS Test and Trace is making weekly COVID-19 testing available to all hospices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Separate arrangements are in place for hospices in Scotland. All registered hospices have been contacted with details of how to apply for test kits for their staff and patients. Hospices will be responsible for ordering test kits for both ‘inpatient’ and ‘community-based’ settings. Different testing routes apply depending on where the testing will be carried out, and these routes are described in detail in this document. [Published: 29 April 2021; Last updated: 19 November 2021] (Edited publisher abstract)

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hospices, end of life care, Covid-19, infection control, diagnosis;

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practice guidance, government publication

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United Kingdom

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This briefing summarises the latest guidance for UK schools on safeguarding during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It pulls together key safeguarding guidance from all four UK nations on how to keep children safe during the pandemic. It answers frequently asked questions including: who has to go to school; how to monitor attendance; what happens if nominated child protection leads need to self-isolate or become ill; what schools should do about free school meals; and what happens with families who have contract arrangements or where parents are separated. (Edited publisher abstract)

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Covid-19, child protection, safeguarding children, schools, education;

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practice guidance, briefing

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United Kingdom

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A summary of guidance for social workers and social work practitioners who are working with children and families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The briefing brings together key guidance from all four UK nations to answer some frequently asked questions. Areas covered include: the social work workforce, including ensuring there are sufficient social workers to support children and families; how the coronavirus is affecting the child protection system; and the impact on direct work with children and families. [Published 22 May 2020. Updated 4 January 2021] (Edited publisher abstract)

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social workers, child protection, social work, families, safeguarding children, Covid-19, government policy, home visiting;

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practice guidance

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United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland

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This briefing sets out best practice for care providers to remain safe and prevent the spreading of coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. It includes information and advice on handwashing, respiratory and cough hygiene, personal protective equipment and laundry management. It also includes specific advice for people supported by home care services, those in supported living, people living in care homes, and people who are at high risk or who require shielding. (Edited publisher abstract)

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Covid-19, infectious diseases, infection control, prevention, care homes, supported living, home care, care providers;

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This guidance is for organisations and their staff working in residential children’s houses, residential schools, secure care and residential respite/short break services for children and young people. It supports the management of these services, taking account of local guidance and the public health guidance. The guide covers: staffing issues; public health measures; supporting children and young people; caring for a child or young person with possible or confirmed COVID-19; moving between care placements; residential respite/short break settings; Test and Protect in residential care; family visits and visits by professionals; summary of changes. (Edited publisher abstract)

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residential child care, looked after children, secure accommodation, short break care, staffing levels, infection control;

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practice guidance, government publication

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Scotland

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Sets out when to test children and staff, type of test that should be used, and how to order more COVID-19 tests for children's homes settings. This guidance supports children’s homes in using and ordering polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kits and lateral flow device (LFD) tests. Covers the testing options for both open children’s homes and secure children's homes. Updated on 20 December 2021 to reflect that daily testing is now recommended for contacts of COVID-19. [First published 14 December 2020. Last updated 20 December 2021] (Edited publisher abstract)

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Covid-19, diagnosis, infection control, residential child care, informed consent;

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practice guidance, government publication

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England

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Explains how personal assistants working in adult social care in England can access twice-weekly COVID-19 testing. Personal assistants working in adult social care who provide care that requires them to come within 2 metres of an adult over the age of 18 who they support will be eligible for testing. Personal assistants will be responsible for ordering test kits every 21 days or an employee can order test kits on their behalf. Personal assistants should repeat lateral flow testing twice each week. This guidance has been replaced by 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for anyone working in adult social care who are not part of regular testing at work and unpaid carers'. (Edited publisher abstract)

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Covid-19, infection control, diagnosis, personal assistants, home care, self-directed support;

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practice guidance

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England

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A summary of guidance for social workers and social work practitioners who are working with children and families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The briefing brings together key guidance from all four UK nations to answer some frequently asked questions. Areas covered include: the social work workforce, including ensuring there are sufficient social workers to support children and families; how the coronavirus is affecting the child protection system; and the impact on direct work with children and families. [First published 22 May 2020 under a different title] (Edited publisher abstract)

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child protection, Covid-19, families, government policy, home visiting, safeguarding children, social work, social workers;

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practice guidance

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United Kingdom

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This briefing sets out information on welfare benefit changes under COVID-19, including Universal Credit, Jobseekers, and sickness and disability benefits, as well as the government’s response to work and sickness. It is aimed at social landlords, local authorities and other organisations advising and supporting working age adults. The briefing highlights a few examples of practice from housing associations and the types money and benefit information being offered to residents, including as a result of their financially changing situations brought about by Coronavirus. It also signposts to latest relevant government guidance and where to go for further advice and support. (Edited publisher abstract)

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Covid-19, benefits, universal credit, jobseekers allowance, housing benefit, disabilities, disability living allowance;

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practice guidance

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England

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Housing LIN Practice Briefing

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5

This guidance aims to help school leaders and their staff, in all phases of education, support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing in light of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, by outlining some universal approaches for all pupils and for with those with low-level mental health needs. The guide covers the impact of coronavirus pandemic on children and young peoples’ mental health and well-being; how the experiences of COVID-19 and lockdown might affect pupils when they return to school; how to support pupils to readjust, recover and move forwards; fear, anxiety and uncertainty; transitions; relationships; self-regulation, concentration and engagement; what schools and teachers can do through PSHE education; and supporting the well-being of school staff. The guide recognises that coronavirus is amplifying the inequalities associated with social determinants of mental and physical health. Several social and economic factors (e.g. poverty and separation from parents and carers) make some young people more vulnerable to the mental health challenges of the pandemic. Children and young people from homes where domestic abuse is a concern are at increased risk of mental health difficulties. (Edited publisher abstract)

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children, school children, mental health, mental health problems, Covid-19, mental health services, wellbeing;

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