COVID-19 resources

COVID-19 staff risk assessment flow chart

British Association of Social Workers England

This flow chart is to help managers and staff to identify what risk assessments need to be carried out for their individual staff and what measures should be put in place to minimise risk during the COVID-19 crisis. Whilst all risks to social workers cannot be completely eliminated, employers should take all possible steps that they can to minimise the risks.

COVID-19 GUIDE 2: everyday Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) situations

Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK

Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers everyday DSI situations.

COVID-19 GUIDE 4: What you can do about undetected Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI)

Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK

Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers what you can do about undetected Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI).

COVID-19 GUIDE 3: Professionals supporting an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment

Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK

Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers professionals supporting an older person.

COVID-19 GUIDE 1: Visiting someone with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) at their home

Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Support UK

Hi-VisUK information and guidance series is designed to help those supporting or caring for an older person with Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) during this COVID-19. This guide covers visiting someone with DSI at their home.

Learn on the go podcasts for social workers

Podcast series where the latest research, theories and practice issues, and look at what they mean for social workers are discussed. Recent episodes cover topics relevant to the pandemic including safeguarding, remote supervision, The Coronavirus Act and Care Act easements, loneliness and isolation, self care and domestic abuse.

COVID-19 updates for social work

Skills for Care

Resource hub for social workers providing links to the latest government guidance and specific information for general guidance, adults and child and family principal social workers (PSWs).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information and advice

Social Work England

Information and advice from Social Care England for social workers, students, education and training providers and employers during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 care and support jargon buster (explainer)

Think Local Act Personal

The TLAP care and support jargon buster has been updated with plain English definitions of the most commonly used jargon relating to coronavirus.

COVID-19 Sector feedback

Skills for Care

Feedback challenges and share and hear stories of inspiration during this challenging period from care providers and social care services.