Pandemic Influenza Information and Guidance for Providers of Social; Care and NHS Commissioned Services.

Care Forum Wales has prepared some information notes for providers of health and social care services which are available by contacting Care Forum Wales by telephone 01978 755400 or email: careforumwales.org

1. Welsh Assembly Governments Guidance for Local Authorities and

Social Service Providers

2. Department of Health Draft Guidance for Social Care Workers on

Infection Control (Final version may be amended)

3. Department of Health Induction Training for Staff . (Power Point

Presentation)

4. Please also see link below for further information :

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_093380

Discussions are currently ongoing with officials from the Welsh Assembly Government in an attempt to ascertain what if any regulatory requirements can be relaxed in the event of a pandemic.

We will circulate members further information as it becomes available.

Information and updates will be posted on the Care Forum Wales web site as it becomes available.