
A care partner supports their relative/ loved-one with an identified need such as encouraging them to eat and drink, or engaging in meaningful social interactions to maintain good mental health.Ī care partner is a defined practical role to give additional support to hospital/ hospice patients and care home residents which is complementary to the care delivered by the staff in the care setting. There are also care partner arrangements, in addition to the normal visiting arrangements above, for:Ĭare partner arrangement are not simply another opportunity to visit. COVID-19: visiting in care settings in Northern Ireland.
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You are recommended to read the full guidance document: 'Visiting with Care' at the following link and check the arrangements with the individual care home. The guidance includes further advice for residents who are able to leave the care home to go about their normal business. However, in light of the ongoing and emerging risks, families should still consider limiting the number of different individuals visiting the care home at this time. While there is no restriction on the number of people who may visit, visits are limited to visitors from two households per day. Restrictions are currently following the “further easing” phase of the pathway. It includes arrangements for the safe management of care home residents receiving visitors, as well as residents being able to visit other households, community facilities and take part in excursions. 'Visiting with Care' sets out the agreed approach to visiting in care home settings. You are recommended to read the full guidance document: 'A Pathway to Enhanced Visiting', at the link above and check the arrangements with the individual ward/ unit. Hospices and all five HSCTs have agreed to follow a protocol for introducing and managing the duration of such additional restrictions.

This would include specific concerns about clinically extremely vulnerable patients or local incidents of infection outbreak in a hospice/ hospital and/ or evidence of rapidly increasing community transmission or outbreaks. In certain situations, hospices or Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCTs) may decide to reinstate some restrictions, for limited periods, to protect patients, families and staff. One daily visit, from two nominated individuals at the same time, is permitted. Where the woman is receiving inpatient care, one daily visit from one of two nominated individuals (from up to two households) is allowed. for induction of labour, duration of labour and birth.to any pregnancy-related appointments or ultrasound scans.Maternity settingsĪ chosen birth partner can accompany the pregnant woman: One daily visit, from one of two nominated individuals (from up to two households), can normally be permitted, with the timing/ length of visit agreed with the person in charge. Visiting arrangements are as follows: General hospitals The restrictions are now in the “gradual easing” phase of this pathway. 'A Pathway to Enhanced Visiting' sets out the current approach to visiting in hospices and hospitals - including Maternity and other services. The guidance is spread over two documents, with bespoke advice, depending on the category of care setting involved. COVID-19: visiting in care home settings in Northern Ireland.

Visiting arrangements for all care settings, including hospitals (including maternity), hospices and care homes are set out in the guidance at the following link: Visiting hospitals and other care settings This page contains information on health services in Northern Ireland, specifically the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on them and initiatives being undertaken to support patients.
