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COVID-19

The health of our care home priority here at Trinity House Care Home and it is our mission to ensure that we all remain as safe as possible from the risks of COVID-19. We are continuing to follow the guidance and legislation as issued by the Government and key sector bodies and we are committed to keeping our residents, their families, and our staff well-informed at all times.

Despite the challenges we have all faced as a result of COVID-19, we have created new policies and procedures that provide a level of reassurance for all residents and visitors to the home.

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Our COVID-19 Approach

In line with recent Scottish Government guidance effective from September 2022, care homes in Scotland no longer require face masks to be worn during visits due to high vaccination rates and other mitigations against COVID-19 in the social care sector and LFD testing is no longer necessary. Face masks will continue to be provided at the home should it be your preference to continue to wear one and staff will support the preferences of our residents who wish for our staff to wear face masks whilst providing them with care.

We would like to reassure you that we will continue to work closely with our Local Health Protection Teams and will follow their guidance should this decision change. For further information, please click here or contact the Home Manager directly.

Our Measures Include:

At Trinity House Care Home, we continue to deliver the highest standards of cleanliness, care and support to ensure that our residents and their family members are as protected against COVID-19 as possible.

Personal Protective Equipment

Keeping Up To Date With Guidance

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Encouraging Ongoing Vaccinations

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Accurate Record Keeping

Keeping Safe

We continue to keep up to date with the official advice and guidance provided by the Health and Social Care Partnerships and advise all of our residents and team members to keep their vaccinations for COVID-19 and the flu updated.

We provide a supply of PPE and hand hygiene products throughout Trinity House and if cases do occur we have a system in place and will take action to keep any cases contained.

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Staying Connected

Following on from the effects that COVID-19, we are committed to making sure that our residents keep connected with their families, friends and the local community.

We continue to support everyone within our home and they have the opportunity to temporarily leave Trinity House for day trips and overnight stays. To allow us to do this, all residents will be required to undertake an individual risk assessment which includes the use of respiratory screening questions upon returning to the home. Currently, there aren’t any requirements for testing and isolation for individuals who temporarily leave but to ensure safety, we do encourage our residents to keep up with vaccinations.

If visiting becomes restricted, we have devices to enable our residents to video call their friends and family. We understand the importance of staying connected and participating in activities provide for our resident’s mental and physical well-being, which is why we go above and beyond to support residents in continuing with their interests and experiencing new hobbies.

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COVID-19 FAQs

We understand the importance of keeping our residents, their families, and our staff safe from COVID-19. At Deeside Care Home, we are always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Here are the FAQs regarding COVID-19. 

Since 14 September 2022, the guidance to wear a face mask when visiting a care home in Scotland stopped. This means that you are no longer required to wear a mask when visiting a loved one in a care home. However, if you would prefer to continue wearing a mask during your visits, then you will be supported. There may also be occasions when a care home requests visitors to wear a mask, such as during an outbreak in the home.

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 are 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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Trinity House Care Home
80 Craighall Road
Edinburgh
EH6 4RE

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