COVID-19 Policy

Here at Danforth Care Homes the health, safety and well-being of our residents, visitors and team members are at the heart of what we do and is of paramount importance to us. 

Danforth Care Homes priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of all residents, staff, and visitors. Please be reassured that all actions taken will reflect the current and active guidance provided for us by the UK Government and Public Health (England).

Covid Guidelines 2022:

Admissions:

When new residents are moving into our homes, we have clear protocols in place. We ensure any new residents coming into our homes, whether from the local community or hospital, have been tested in advance and are negative for Covid-19.

Visitors:

All visits to our homes do not require to be booked in advance. 

However, if you wish to visit the home for a viewing or show round, we will continue to request these continue to be booked in advance to allow us to manage the number of people attending at any one time.

No testing is required but we ask that you wash your hands-on arrival. 

Residents are welcome to leave each home without the need for isolation or testing on return.

During an outbreak that is determined by Public Health (England), one visitor will be permitted to visit, and this person can be interchangeable.

All procedures put in place are to ensure everyone is protected and our homes remain COVID free

These procedures include:

• Any residents moving into the home will be tested and isolated in line with current guidelines.
• Appropriate PPE is worn by all staff members in the building.
• COVID-19 training is completed by all team members and updated on a regular basis.
• Stringent cleaning schedules are in place with additional cleaning due to the current pandemic.