Policy Updates 1st February 2023
95th update for care providers in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
This week, we would like to let you know more about:
1. Free PPE to health and social care sectors extended by up to one year or until stock runs out
2. Revised discharge/admission to care settings documents
Transfer to a care home from hospital of people testing positive or exposed to COVID or Flu.
Testing flow chart for discharge teams
3. New referral process and contact details for the community Parkinson’s, Neurology and Speech and Language Therapy services
4. Health and Wellbeing January update
6. Digital workshop: Opportunities & Benefits from the World of Digitalisation
7. Useful information and guidance
Funded training for nursing and support staff in social care BNSSG
BNSSG is funding training opportunities for social care providers across BNSSG as part of the winter discharge plan. The programmes have been co-designed with providers. Information about the training content and how to express an interest detailed below.
