November Newsletter
Flu vaccine
If you haven’t had your flu vaccination yet then can I please ask you to follow this up as soon as possible. Having a vaccination could save your life or the lives of others. Please contact your G.P.
Masks
Wearing a mask helps you protect others from infection.
Can I please ask everyone to wear masks during visits. By doing this simple thing we can reduce the risk of Covid and Flu transmission this winter.
Cleaning
Did you know door handles, phones and remote controls have more bacteria than a toilet seat
Can I please ask everyone to clean these and other surfaces with an anti-bacterial cleaner twice a day.
Temperature checking
One of the simplest things you can do is check your temperature to see if you have an infection.
Everyone visiting our offices have their facial ID scanned and temperature checked automatically.
Download the app
If you want to know if you have been put at risk of Covid-19 download the Scottish Governments App.
More than 1.6 million Scots have done so already. Together we can protect each other.
Photos
We are now providing staff a picture of the people they will support at each visit.
This is to help with medication administration, if someone is missing or doesn’t answer and when we introduce new staff. If you would like to have a photo of the staff that will visit please let us know.
Medication
We have just about finished moving everyone onto a digital medication recording system.
This means you will no longer see paper medication recording sheets in homes. Instead we can monitor all medications remotely and provide a better level of service.
Training
Did you know all our training is open for you to attend?
We are also keen for you to contribute to staff training. If you would like to learn more or help our staff better understand your needs please get in touch with the office.
Pass
We have moved all of our visit notes online.
We would like you or a nominated person from your family to have access. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.
Christmas
It’s coming to the festive time of year again!
Can everyone please start thinking about what support they will require over the Christmas and New Year’s period. We understand this year will be different from how people normally spend their holidays and would like to support you and your families where possible.
