Safeguarding and vulnerable groups

Advice on safeguarding vulnerable patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, including shielding those in high-risk groups.

COVID-19 and Safeguarding

A document providing practical tips for safeguarding children, families and vulnerable adults during this period. Written by Dr Joy Shacklock, RCGP Safeguarding Clinical Champion.

Last updated: 27/03/20

Vulnerable groups

Shielding vulnerable patients from COVID-19

This module will be updated if there are new announcements on shielding and should be read in conjunction with any local information about added restrictions in your area.

Last updated: 06/01/21

Loneliness, isolation and multimorbidity – the impact of COVID-19

This short module suggests interventions on how to mitigate the impact of loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Last updated: 26/06/20

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Last modified: Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 4:06 PM