Definition of essential care

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By *candium OP Woman
over a year ago

oban

Bit of a random one this but according to a large trawl through the web informal carers are still allowed to visit the people they care for "for essential care needs". What counts as essential?

The person in question doesn't have any formal care package in place or a needs assessment.

Is there a definition anywhere of what is reasonable to need doing and what things can just be ignored until lockdown is over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It will depend on the person. They may need shopping or medicine delivered. They may need daily or weekly hygiene needs mets. Certain chores may have to be done (laundry, ironing, sides wiped down if asthmatic and cannot do it themselves).

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By *candium OP Woman
over a year ago

oban

Thanks. So those things you have mentioned would be considered essential and justify someone visiting?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks. So those things you have mentioned would be considered essential and justify someone visiting? "

If the person cannot do it themselves, yes.

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By *candium OP Woman
over a year ago

oban

Thank you Cupcake, that makes me feel a bit better.

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