COVID-19 information for care providers

Contents

1. Overview
2. Infection control in care homes
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4. Testing
5. Support through technology
6. Financial support
7. Additional workforce
8. Car sharing
9. Flu vaccine
10. COVID-19 vaccine for care home staff

Overview

This information is to support care providers in South Tyneside during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For national adult social care guidance, visit the government website:

• COVID-19 adult social care guidance
• COVID-19 adult social care action plan

For advice or support, email CommissioningTeam@southtyneside.gov.uk.

For PPE queries, email AdultsPPE@southtyneside.gov.uk

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