Questions and Answers

When and how should staff be given “refresher” training?

What is the Job Retention Bonus?

How will the CQC be assessing our IPC in winter months during the pandemic?

Has the Infection Control Fund worked for care providers so far?

What is the latest guidance on care home visits in England?

What advice has the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) released to help agree priority groups for the deployment of any safe and effective vaccine for Covid-19?

Has the Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund been extended?

What is the position on pay for several of my workers who have had to self-isolate because of the coronavirus?

We want to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme as we have heard that the Government will fully fund those aged 16–24 as “Kickstarters”. What are the details that we need to know?

What official guidance is available on giving service users in care homes medication without their knowledge, and what are the key principles?