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Coronavirus bulletin

The PHA COVID-19 Bulletin presents high level data on key areas currently being used to monitor COVID-19 activity and highlights current issues and public health messages, along with the an

Dangers of drug misuse during lockdown highlighted

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone of the dangers associated with the misuse of illicit and prescription drugs, particularly given some of the challenges which the lockdown presents, and is asking anyone who misuses drugs to takes steps to reduce their risk. Michael Owen, Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol at the PHA, said: “ Drug and alcohol misuse is sadly all too common and something that can affect anyone. “The PHA would strongly advise that the only effective way to avoid risk is to not take any drugs which have not been prescribed for you by your doctor. “During the

Keep calm and protect your skin - poster and factsheet

This poster and factsheet provide guidance on protecting your skin from damage which can be caused by wearing a respirator mask. It has been distributed electronically to the Tissue Viability teams in the Trusts.

 

Eating, drinking and swallowing during COVID-19 - Advice for staff in care homes

Developed by Speech and Language Therapists, this document offers advice for care home staff to support residents with COVID-19, who may have trouble with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Communicating with your client during COVID-19

This document was developed by Speech and Language Therapists for care home staff to help communication with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Death and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic: supporting each other following the death of a colleague

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those facing a bereavement.

Death and grieving in a care home during the COVID-19 pandemic: a guide to supporting staff, residents and their families

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those working in care homes.

Verification of life extinct in nursing or residential care homes

The Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Offer recently requested assistance with expanding the role of verification of life extinct by nurses.

COVID-19 bereavement resources

These booklets provide advice for people who have experienced a bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic period. 

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since these resources were originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those facing a bereavement.

Guidance on the management of COVID-19/influenza in care homes and other residential facilities

This poster gives advice to care homes on the actions they should take in the case of an outbreak of COVID-19 or influenza.

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