 Saturday sees the Coronation of King Charles followed by a Bank Holiday on Monday. Here are details of celebrations in Devon, including where the ceremony will be shown on big screens https://www.visitdevon.co.uk/blog/post/celebrate-the-coronation-in-devon/ and thank you to Edenmore nursing home for telling us about their preparation for the celebration.
We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
COVID-19 and Patient Transport: business as usual
As a system we are moving back to a business-as-usual model, which means that we accept that COVID is here to stay and is to be treated as any other infectious respiratory disease (as opposed to unless it is a High Consequence Infectious Diseases or HCID for which where there are specific actions needed to be taken by all parties).
For that reason, there is no longer a provision of ‘specific’ ambulances for COVID transfers only.
The current guidance is that healthcare staff are recommended to continue to wear a face mask when dealing in close proximity of patients who have acute respiratory illnesses, as covered in a letter on infection prevention and control from the National Medical Director and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer:
- Health and care staff should continue to wear facemasks as part of personal protective equipment required for transmission-based precautions when working in COVID-19/respiratory care pathways, and when clinically caring for suspected/confirmed COVID-19 patients.
- Health and care staff are in general not required to wear facemasks in non-clinical areas e.g. offices, social settings, unless this is their personal preference or there are specific issues raised by a risk assessment. This should also be considered in community settings
- Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 transferring to another care area should wear a facemask (if tolerated) to minimise the dispersal of respiratory secretions and reduce environmental contamination.
C1657_next-steps-on-infection-prevention-and-control-letter_010622.pdf (england.nhs.uk)
Further information can also be found at: Coronavirus » Every action counts (england.nhs.uk)
Calling providers with international recruits!
Tuesday 13 June, 10 am to 11.30 am
Location: Teams meeting
We invite you to attend our equality, diversity, and inclusion event, which will include:
- We would like to find out what you are currently doing to support your international recruits, staff and service users.
- What works well
- What needs improving
- What learning can you share with the group
- Is there further support you require? – What does this look like?
- Talk from Plymouth Hope on their support package (TBC)
- Interactive session
- Discussion and next steps
COVID-19 Spring Booster programme reminder
The spring booster was launched on 3 April for all residents in Older Adult Care Homes who are eligible for the vaccination, PCNs/Mass Vaccination Sites/Outreach Teams will be in touch with care homes to arrange a date to visit and deliver the vaccinations to all consenting residents.
Adults 75+ and those who are immunosuppressed and residing in supported living or Non-Older Adult Care Homes are eligible for the vaccination and will have been identified by the vaccination team. Arrangements will have been made for the individual/s to receive a vaccination via the PCN, Outreach Team or via their Local Mass Vaccination Centre.
If you have any residents who are eligible, where arrangements have not already been made, please contact Devon Vaccination Support.
Email: d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net Telephone: 01752 398836
Further information relating to the Spring Booster Programme can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-spring-booster-resources/a-guide-to-the-covid-19-spring-booster-2023
A gentle reminder – Can providers please update the Capacity Tracker when individuals have received their Spring Booster.
Funding for the Devon Wellbeing Hub continues!
The Devon Wellbeing Hub will continue to support colleagues working in social care, healthcare and the police thanks to local funding. The Hub provides free, confidential support for both individuals and teams who are struggling with any element of their wellbeing.
“I was exhausted and stressed. Being able to voice my thoughts about work to someone else outside my team, who listened carefully, helped me to decide a specific plan to combat my work stress. Thank you!”
Please get in touch by emailing dpt.devonwellbeing@nhs.net or by calling 0300 303 5455. You can also fill out the referral form on the Devon Wellbeing Hub website.
 
 Are you looking for support with your recruitment and retention activities?
Proud to Care is Devon County Council’s team dedicated to raising the profile of Adult Social Care, and supporting providers with recruiting, retaining, and training staff in the sector.
We can support you by:
- Providing bespoke advice on recruitment and retention, along with free accompanying resources.
- Advertising your vacancies on our self-service Jobs Board
- Directing suitable candidates to your vacancies through our 1:1 job matching service.
- Increasing the exposure of your vacancies through our social media channels
- Providing funded training opportunities through The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP)
To find out more, please email Proud to Care or the HSSAP Team.
  Moving & Handling Course reminder
The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP), part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) is pleased to be offering FREE Optimal Handed Care Moving and Handling courses to Domiciliary Care Providers to support you and your organisation with single handed care approaches. These 3-hour sessions will increase your confidence and enhance your practical skills in safe moving and handling practice.
Courses will run weekly and be available through Petroc College and South Devon College from March to July 2023.
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! To find out more or to book a place, please contact hssap@petroc.ac.uk or louisenorthcott@southdevon.ac.uk.
*Eligibility criteria applies.
** Places are only open to care staff that already have the mandatory Moving and Handling Training qualification.
Are your contact details up-to-date?
We encourage providers to update their contact details (especially email addresses) with the Procurement team. We use these details to communicate with providers. It is very important that we reach the correct person in your organisation to receive appropriate referrals and timely updates from DCC, and that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Please ensure we have your most recent email address.
 Edenmore Nursing Home's countdown has begun for the King's Coronation
Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe is preparing to host its Coronation Party to celebrate the crowning of our King. Residents, who are fondly referred to as family members, will be celebrating in style with a special appearance from Edenmore’s very own King and Archbishop, along with Guardsmen.
Home Manager Gayle said, “It's wonderful to see both family and team members enjoying themselves while working together to create this momentous day for everyone”.
The team at Edenmore have been hard at work creating costumes ready for the coronation party with special Coldstream Guards uniforms handmade by team member, Teresa, ready to celebrate the joyous occasion. The creation marks the start of what’s to come for the team and family members, a party not to be missed.
Edenmore Nursing Home is a home based in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Its approach to life recognises the values, beliefs and identity of each person. Each person that may need support is unique and by understanding one’s life history, and one’s journey in life, the team at Edenmore Nursing Home create a place where everyone feels safe and never alone.
To find out more about Edenmore Nursing Home visit Edenmore Nursing Home - Devon Nursing Home
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