COVID-19

At Longbridge Deverill Care Home, the health and safety of each and every one of our residents, their families, and staff members is our top priority and we work hard to ensure that we all remain as safe as possible from the risks of COVID-19. We continue the guidance and regulations set by the Government and key sector organisations, and we are dedicated to always keeping our residents, their families, and our employees well-informed.

Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, we have worked hard to put in place robust policies and procedures that provide a level of reassurance for all residents and visitors to the home.

Dedicated to Residents’ Safety & Wellbeing

Care homes in England can make risk-based decisions as to whether face masks are required to be worn. Following a risk assessment, our care home has made the decision to remove the universal wearing of masks. It is a personal choice whether visitors still wish to wear a mask and people receiving care can ask staff to wear face masks; our staff will continue to work in whichever way makes our residents most comfortable.

We continue to no longer have restrictions as to the number of visits per resident though we ask that you make arrangements in advance of your visit to ensure safe visiting practices can be maintained.

At any time, the decision to not wear face masks can be changed as determined by the Home Manager, company, local or national healthcare agencies. COVID-19 regulations and guidance from the Government, National, and Local Healthcare Agencies may also change. For further information, please click here or contact the Home Manager directly.

Our Measures Include:

To ensure that our staff, residents, and their loved ones are as safe from COVID-19 as possible, Longbridge Deverill Care Home continues to provide high standards of hygiene, care, and support.

Personal Protective Equipment

Keeping Up To Date With Guidance

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Encouraging Ongoing Vaccinations

Accurate Record Keeping

Staying Connected with Loved Ones

Keeping Our Community Safe

At Longbridge Deverill Care Home we ensure that all of our staff follow the infection prevention and control measures we have put in place and that we have a sufficient supply of PPE and hand hygiene products at all times.

We also acknowledge the significance of staying informed and following the official guidelines from the Government, Department of Health, and local NHS Trust. We advise our residents and team members to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 and flu vaccinations and boosters, and in the event of cases, we have a system in place to document them and take necessary measures to minimise the spread.

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Staying Connected

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we are even more committed to helping our residents maintain strong relationships with their loved ones and members of the wider community. We fully support our residents in going on day trips and overnight stays outside our care home, however, to enable this we do require residents to complete an individual risk assessment that includes answering respiratory screening questions upon their return. While we don’t require residents to be tested and isolated after leaving the care home temporarily, we strongly encourage them to get vaccinated for such trips to ensure everyone’s safety.

In situations where in-person interactions may not be possible, such as during an outbreak, we provide various online devices for our residents to connect with their friends and family through video calls. We recognise the vital role that social interaction and engagement in activities play in maintaining our residents’ mental and physical wellbeing. That’s why we do our utmost to support them in pursuing their hobbies, discovering new interests, and meeting new people.

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COVID-19 FAQs

Whilst being vaccinated is no longer mandatory we strongly recommend that all residents, their visitors, and team members at Longbridge Deverill Care Home are fully COVID-19 vaccinated, including future boosters, unless medically exempt. To reduce the risk of infection to others we will continue to encourage our team members to have all their vaccinations.

When transferring from the community or another care home a person does not need to isolate if the circumstances at the care home / interim care facility from which the person has transferred are known.

If the resident is symptomatic or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, then they should isolate and perform two LFT tests on day (0), and again on day (2). Isolation can end following two negative tests.

If the resident tests positive in the home, they must be isolated for 5 days. The resident can then return to their normal activities if they feel well and do not have a high temperature (without the use of medication paracetamol).

Residents who test positive should avoid contact with other people who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments for 10 days after a positive test. Residents unable to take the test should isolate for 5 days.

During an outbreak, there may be risk assessments carried out to include but not limited to the control of visiting arrangements, admissions to the home, and the use of communal areas for a period of time. We work closely with local and national agencies in accordance with local agreements and guidance. For more information please contact our Home Manager directly.

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Longbridge Deverill Nursing Home
Church Street
Longbridge Deverill
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 7DJ

01985 211511 info@longbridgedeverillcare.co.uk Book a Tour Download a Brochure