Care home visiting
Care home visiting guidance is regularly changing, so please view the guidance for care home visiting on the government's website for the most up to date information.
Care home visiting
Care home visiting guidance is regularly changing, so please view the guidance for care home visiting on the government's website for the most up to date information.
Adult social care and our providers in Warrington are supporting up to 2,600 vulnerable people in their homes and in care settings every day.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and emergence of the Omicron variant, has led to the disruption of a number of services and there is likely to be some continued disruption for the foreseeable future.
We are following and reviewing government guidance to ensure we are able to respond to the latest advice. We are working closely with our care providers to ensure they are following infection control guidelines, so they are able to deliver safe care, and that together we can continue to fulfill our duties under the Care Act to provide appropriate services.
The government has introduced new legislation under the Care Act known as 'easements'. These can be applied if the workforce is significantly depleted and/or demand on social care has increased to an extent where it is no longer possible to comply with all duties. This has not been necessary in Warrington, and we do not currently plan to apply any easements to our Care Act duties. However, if in the future we do need to take these steps, we will inform you, and keep these changes to the minimum necessary, and for the shortest time required.
While we are working closely with our care providers, the voluntary sector, and other agencies to minimise disruption to our services, we are also asking for the support of individuals and their families to try to ensure that together, those who are most vulnerable, can receive the care they need and are effectively safeguarded.
To report a concern, please call 01925 443322.
As more information emerges, recommendations may change, so keep up to date with the national guidance on the government's website, as this is updated regularly.