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This guidance sets out the measures that can help to reduce the spread of viral acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in adult social care settings in England.
It applies to:
adult social care providers
managers of adult social care services
adult social care staff
The guidance also contains information that is relevant to:
local authorities
NHS services
service users
personal assistants
unpaid carers
visitors in adult social care settings and services
Published 31 January 2024 Last updated 28 March 2024 +show all updates
Removed information on ordering PPE from IPC in adult social care: acute respiratory infection to reflect the end of the scheme providing free PPE for COVID-19 needs on 31 March 2024.
Updated 'IPC in adult social care: acute respiratory infection' in line with changes to outbreak testing and testing upon discharge from hospitals into care homes from 1 April 2024. Updated text on visiting to reflect new CQC fundamental standard.
Updated information on termination of testing services.
