Coronavirus Outbreak
These resources are here to keep you informed about the government guidance on the coronavirus outbreak and the essential role of Carers in their efforts to support vulnerable, high-risk people. You will also find out how you can help your community, either as a member of staff or a volunteer. Let's come together to support this fight against the Coronavirus outbreak.
Fighting the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus Information
To learn about the latest government guidance on coronavirus such as what you can do to reduce the spread of the virus, how to protect yourself from infection and what the symptoms are, visit the links below.
- Coronavirus Info for high risk groups PDF
- Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp
- NHS Information & advice
- NHS 111 symptom checker
- BBC Coronavirus coverage
Staff
Updates
As a Carer you are playing an essential role in fighting coronavirus during this outbreak. Below you will find information to help you do your job safely and effectively as you help protect vulnerable people in our communities.
Libertas Updates
- 29/2/2020 Staff Update
- 26/4/2020 Staff Update
- 14/4/2020 PPE Guidance For Libertas Office Staff and Visits
- 8/4/2020 Letter from Glen Garrod
- 6/4/2020 Staff Update - PPE Specification
- 23/3/2020 Get paid before pay day, Access EarlyPay
- 15/3/2020 Staff Notice – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
- 1/3/2020 Help protect yourself and others from coronavirus
Government Guidance
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) – resource for care workers delivering homecare (domiciliary care) during sustained COVID-19 transmission in the UK
- COVID-19: Donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment in Health and Social Care Settings
- Government/PHE Advice for Home Care & Residential Settings
- Guidance on Home Care Provision
- Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable persons
- 28/3/20 Message from the Health & Social Care Secretary
- Provision for children of key workers
