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Out today: new report synthesising evidence on the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on long-term care in England A thread
on key takeaways & priorities going forward 
https://ltccovid.org/2020/11/19/new-report-the-covid-19-long-term-care-situation-in-england/ via @LTCcovid
High level of COVID-related mortality- equivalent to almost 5% of care home residents (nearly 23,000 people)
- high # of deaths among people who receive care at home, people who have learning disabilities or dementia
+ other impacts on wellbeing, physical and mental health
However, the lack of data systems for social care has made it difficult to track the impact of the pandemic, particularly for people relying on domiciliary care.
More info in our report from July https://www.health.org.uk/publications/reports/adult-social-care-and-covid-19-assessing-the-impact-on-social-care-users-and-staff-in-england-so-far
More info in our report from July
https://www.health.org.uk/publications/reports/adult-social-care-and-covid-19-assessing-the-impact-on-social-care-users-and-staff-in-england-so-far
The COVID-19 policy response focused on the NHS & did not adequately consider the social care sector 
social care action plan not introduced until mid-April, almost a month after first UK lockdown + issues around access to PPE, staff & user testing https://www.health.org.uk/publications/reports/adult-social-care-and-covid-19-assessing-the-policy-response-in-england
For an up to date view on national policy and health system responses check out the @HealthFdn COVID-19 policy tracker.
Featuring summaries and an interactive time line starting in Jan 2020 as well as fortnightly updates. https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/charts-and-infographics/covid-19-policy-tracker
Featuring summaries and an interactive time line starting in Jan 2020 as well as fortnightly updates. https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/charts-and-infographics/covid-19-policy-tracker
Services now facingLong-standing issues: fragmented responsibilities, fragile market, funding & workforce pressures
COVID challenges: testing capacity and speed, visiting policies,
revenue and
costs Winter pressures Brexit Urgent action needed to build resilience
Short-term priorities
a single data portal for social carea more joined-up & sustainable approach to implement new guidance adequate financial support for users, carers and providers enabling family visits ensuring access to healthcare services
Great work @adelinacohe @NatashaCurry123, @sarahdeeny, @NinaHemmings92, @RichardatKF, @LorenzKH, @selinarajan, @Aida_Suarez_, @CamilleOung, @CPEC_LSE, @HealthFdn, @NuffieldTrust
