The Scottish Government has issued separate clinical guidance, one for nursing home and residential care residents, and one for the management of clients accessing care at home, housing support and sheltered housing.

Care homes

This guidance provides clinical advice on COVID-19 to support those working with adults in long term care such as residents of nursing home and residential care settings.

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Care at home & housing support

This guidance is aimed at local authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and registered providers, who support and deliver care and support to people in their own homes to support measures to prevent and prepare for infection in people receiving care at home or housing support.

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CMO/CNO/CSWA letter on social care settings

Please click the button below to access the letter from the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Social Work Advisor about Covid-19 clinical guidance for social care settings.