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**Update** Respiratory Guidance
The Actue Respiratory Infection (ARI) guidance was updated last week, please view the updated information: Public health management of acute respiratory infection in care homes, community social care and other residential settings: Guidance for Health Protection Teams (HPTs) V3 Nov. 2026You can view other infection guidance and download related posters on the Outbreaks: Prevention, testing[...]
Winter Outbreak Information
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[...]
Do you have residents in your Care Home with diabetes?
It is estimated that 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 in the United Kingdom have diabetes. There is a growing number of residents living in Care Homes who are living with diabetes. Furthermore, diabetes is a complicated condition with many different types of diabetes and many different signs, symptoms and treatments. The[...]
NEW! Autumn edition of the CHIT CHAT Newsletter
This Edition This edition we would like to share some good news from Care Homes, some information on projects and initiatives for Care Homes as well as some Winter planning information. You will also find a QR code to the continence questionnaire to complete in relation to your experiences with products changed earlier this year[...]
