You’re an individual You deserve to be treated like one Mayfair Care Services Limited  Mayfair House  9 Meppel Avenue  Canvey Island  Essex  SS8 9RZ Tel No.:  01268-696055  Fax No.:  01268-694724  E-Mail: info@mayfaircare.co.uk Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Company Statement Mayfair Care Services Ltd are carefully monitoring and following the advice and updates from Public Health England, Department of Health, Essex Social Services and the NHS. By following this guidance we will help to minimise the risk of infection to our staff and service user as this situation evolves. The company has more than adequate supplies of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and our staff are being closely monitored for any signs of infection. If any staff display the symptoms, then, in line with the latest advice from the UK Government, they will be immediately ordered to self-isolate for a period of 7 days. NHS - Stay at home advice. Mayfair Care Services Ltd have contingency plans in place to continue with an as near normal service as possible. However, whilst we will endeavour to minimise the impact of this situation we may be required to reaccess our contingency plans as and when it is necessary or needed. The best way to protect yourself and others is to follow hygiene & infection control information available on the NHS website. If you are worried that you or someone you care for may be at risk we recommend you call NHS 111 who will offer guidance. A dedicated online service has also be setup to help you find out what to do if you think you are at risk. If you or somebody you have been in contact with have travelled to one of the areas listed on the NHS website in the past 14 days it is important you use contact this helpline and follow the advice given. Posted on: 15 March 2020 Other domiciliary and health related news Local Government Association calls for Budget to address adult social care The Local Government Association are calling on the Government to use the upcoming Budget to tackle the issues facing the adult social care sector. Click here to read more via the Local Government Association Website. Posted on: 06 March 2020 New Social Care Institute for Excellence briefing on reablement The New Social Care Institute for Excellence have produced an overview of the role and principles of reablement in the social care sector. The briefing describes the purpose and benefits of reablement and gives practice examples which illustrate the role homecare providers can play in delivering a reablement service. Click here for more information. Posted on: 02 March 2020