We have recently reviewed and updated information on the Outbreaks: Prevention, testing and management of common illnesses and infections webpage in the run up to Winter and possible Winter Outbreaks.
What you will find on the page:
Information and Resources on Common Illnesses Linked to Outbreaks:
Information on the prevention, testing and control of common infection, including, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections and scabies.
This section also features the video “Preparing for Winter” by the East Region Health Protection Service (HPT) and NHS’s Lothian Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC)
Care Home Outbreak Box:
Contains downloadable materials, including guidance and posters, for use in outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of gastrointestinal or respiratory infection – these materials are useful even if you don’t have an outbreak box.
Useful Links and Resources:
Links to further guidance and services including:
- East Region Health Protection (HPT, where you can find outbreak notification forms)
- Care Home Infection Prevention and Control team (CHIPC)
- Vaccination and Power of Attorney advice
- ARHAI’s Winter Preparedness Campaign and more.
