Covid-19 Message
At Guardian Live-In Care, we are in the industry of caring. And we deeply care about the health of our clients, care workers, team, and office staff. That’s why we continue to implement a range of practices to combat Covid-19 and slow the spread.
The pandemic continues to be a source of great worry, stress, and loss for people across the UK, including everyone from our elderly neighbours to our children. We reassure you that we are taking measures to ensure the safety of all.
We will continue to minimise the risk of transmission and illness through best- practices and protocols. This includes how we interact with each other as well as with our clients. From the time we enter our client’s home until the time we leave, we are doing everything we can to keep you, your loved ones, and our team safe.
Our Covid-19 Promise
At Guardian Live-In Care, our top priority is the safety and happiness of our clients, care workers, and office team. This is why we work tirelessly to ensure we implement a range of practices to combat the spread of Covid-19.
The pandemic has come with anxiety, stress and sadly much loss for people across the UK. We would like to reassure you that your loved ones are in safe hands with Guardian Live-In Care as we continue to take measures to minimise the risk of transmission, aligned with government guidelines and health and safety standards.
From the moment we step into a client’s home, until the moment we leave, we strive to do everything we can to keep everyone involved safe.
Our Covid-Safe Measures
To ensure the best possible action to prevent the spread of Covid-19, we have implemented the following measures:
- Utilising personal protective equipment (PPE) where applicable, including disposable gloves, aprons, and masks.
- Carefully washing and sanitising hands when entering and leaving client homes.
- Using hygiene measures including covering mouth and nose when sneezing of coughing and disposing appropriately.
- Abiding by social distancing guidelines.
- Complying with all government protocols.
- Self-isolation will be completed if staff show any symptoms.
- Regular reviewing of all protocols to ensure best practice.
- Staff are avoiding unnecessary travel.
- Using PPE to safely provide care for clients with symptoms or a Covid-19 diagnosis.
Disclaimer: We follow and implement the latest guidelines advised by the Scottish Government. Please be guided.
Key Symptoms of Covid-19
The Covid-19 virus has a range of symptoms, including:
- Fever
- Cough
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
If you have any of these symptoms, you should immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result.
In addition, a percentage of Covid-19 positive patients are ‘asymptomatic’ meaning they do not show symptoms, but they may still be infectious. This is why self-isolation is important after exposure to the virus.
How to Minimise the Risk of Covid-19
There are a number of practices that you can implement to slow the spread of Covid-19, including:
- Abide by social distancing guidelines.
- Washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.
- Maintaining good hygiene when coughing and sneezing.
- Avoiding unnecessary travel.
- Getting tested if you experience any symptoms.
- Avoiding contact with high-risk friends or family members.
- If you can, get vaccinated.
Knowing the Symptoms of Covid-19
The most prominent symptoms of Covid-19 are:
- High fever
- Persistent cough
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
If you show signs of any of the above symptoms, you should take a PCR test immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result to prevent the further spread of the infection.
There is also a chance that Covid-19 patients show no symptoms whatsoever, these people are referred to as ‘asymptomatic’. While symptoms are not present, patients may still be infected which is why self-isolating after exposure to the virus is pivotal to stopping the spread. Taking a regular Lateral Flow Test can be the most effective measure to combat the spread amongst asymptomatic patients.
Minimising the Risk of Covid-19
Keeping everyone safe is a collaborative effort. There are many ways you can personally combat the spread of Covid-19, including:
- Abide by social distancing guidelines.
- Washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.
- Maintaining good hygiene when coughing and sneezing.
- Avoiding unnecessary travel.
- Getting tested if you experience any symptoms.
- Avoiding contact with high-risk friends or family members.
- If you can, get vaccinated.
Guardian Live-In Care Will Help You Stay Safe
The entire team at Guardian Live-In Care are dedicated to keeping our clients safe. We continue to operate to provide essential care for our valued clients and are implementing a number of measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
If you have any concerns about your loved one and Covid-19, please contact us today.
Guardian Live-In Care Will Help You Stay Safe
The Guardian Live-In Care team are here to keep our clients safe. Throughout the pandemic, we have been dedicated to providing essential care and continue to implement any necessary measures to ensure this safety and slow the spread of Covid-19.
If you are concerned about your loved one and Covid-19, please reach out to a member of our team today.
