Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Guidance

Posted: 01/04/2020

Please note that Public Health England have produced new PPE Guidance, which replaces the local guidance produced earlier. Please use these links to refer to the most current information.

Public Health England have now published eagerly awaited Infection Prevention and Control Guidance, which includes updated guidance on PPE for different settings.

The new guidance includes a helpful Table Summary of PPE requirements for Community Care by setting and the following table should cover PPE requirements for most settings.

Cleaning advice for non-healthcare settings

Other relevant guidance for different settings including the guidance for Residential Care, Supported Living and Home Care.

Guidance on how to access PPE.

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