Updated November 2023
 

DEVONSHIRE DURING COVID

The Devonshire but will continue to require all visitors to follow our infection control protocols to ensure the health of our Residents.

Please call for the most up to date information.

ADMISSIONS

Respite Support for Family Carers

We are providing respite relief for families struggling with the care of a loved one living with dementia during Covid, so that family carers can take a much needed break without any worry. Minimum stay is two weeks. Call Care Manager Smith on 020 8949 0818 to discuss possibilities, alternatives and your safety concerns.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND VISITS

We have helped our Residents to keep in touch with their family and loved ones via Skype, WhatsApp and video calls. Our annual reviews with families have taken place via Zoom.

We have had regular weekly contact with families and are at the end of the telephone line for any daily concerns.

Visiting in person is being revised regularly in line with government guidelines. 

With flu season upon us and spikes in Covid happening from time to time, we continue to proceed with caution. Families and visitors are kindly requested to refrain from visiting if they have flu or any of the known symptoms of Covid. 

We encourage hand washing and the use of gel regularly. 

All staff and residents have had a flu and Covid vaccination, and daily temperatures are monitored. Testing is recommended when there are symptoms. 

Arrange a visit

You will be required to wear a mask – for your own safety and the safety of our Residents and Staff. You will be escorted through the process by a senior member of staff or member of the Management Team.

RESIDENTS’ ADVOCATEs MEETINGS

2024 Residents' Advocates Meetings are scheduled for:

• 15th March 2024, 5pm - Face-to-face at our care home
• 21st June 2024
• 20th September 2024
• 20th December 2024

Please call Jola on 020 8949 0818 to register.

WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING AND SINGING GROUP

We're delighted that our Free Singing & Coffee mornings have returned, perking up the community every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Please call Jola on 020 8949 0818 to find out more and register.

Day Centre

The Day Centre services is open again. We offer this exclusive service seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm daily for a minimum of four hours.

Our new HELPLINE

We are proud to say we have now launched our advice and support helpline for families struggling with the care of their loved ones living with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you’re struggling with care  – call the Devonshire Dementia Help & Support Line. Available weekdays 9am to 5pm.

CALL 020 8949 0818

FRESH AIR DRIVES

We are following government guidelines and when we can we are encouraging all Residents to participate in a fresh air drive.

Further Resources

For more information on Covid and Dementia visit the Alzheimer’s Society.

CLICK HERE