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This guidance outlines PPE advice for unpaid carers who do not live with the person they care for. Other unpaid carers may choose to use this guide.

Guidance should be used in conjunction with local policies where they exist such as in care homes and day centres.

The guidance shows:

• whichPPEto wear depending on how you are caring for someone
• how to use yourPPEsafely to help protect yourself and the people you care for

See also:

• Infection prevention and control in adult social care settings
• Infection prevention and control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement