Personal protective equipment (PPE) in the social care sector

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Summary of report content

The Covid-19 Pandemic highlighted the need to ensure that health and social care staff and their patients/clients were sufficiently protected from contracting or spreading the virus. We were contacted regarding concerns about availability of PPE within the social care sector locally. Our staff and volunteers conducted a survey within Care Homes and home care agencies to see if there were concerns regarding the availability of PPE. 

The survey aimed to find out whether there were problems obtaining appropriate supplies of PPE and secondly whether the official advice was clear on its use.

The report was shared with Southend Borough Council and local Councillors who responded positively to our involvement in seeking clarity of the PPE situation.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Southend
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Local analysis
Key themes
Access to services
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Follow-on treatment and continuity of care
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Written information, guidance and publicity
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Other
Quality of treatment
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
Interviews

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Rehabilitation/enablement
Inpatient care/General inpatients
Adult social care, including care packages and social workers
Assisted living/Extra Care housing services/Supported housing
Home care/domiciliary care including personal assistants and personal budgets
Care home

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
21
Age group
All
Gender
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
No
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