COVID-19 resources for Support Workers
NB. These resources are currently under review, although content is still current and relevant.
COVID-19 resources
NHS Education for Scotland in conjunction with practice education colleagues developed a range of resources for Support Workers across health and care to support them during the pandemic. The resources are designed to be used for self-study, or as part of rapid induction programmes for staff who require to work in different ways or different settings.
Whilst the resources were developed to assist during the pandemic, they are equally applicable at all times.
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Information for support workers in health and care settings.This learning pack is for support workers in health and care settings during the COVID-19 outbreak. It will help you to understand the key principles of delegation in the current context,...
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The resource is for support workers in health and care setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers how to make a safe record of any care given by you and reminds you what you need to do make a safe and legal record.
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Knowing how to respond when someone you are caring for is deteriorating is vital in the context of COVID-19. This resource provides guidance on what to do within the scope of your role as a support worker, knowing when and how to seek help. It...
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Communicating with and supporting people : information for support workers in health and care settings Download (2 MB)
This resource is for support workers across all health and care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It contains 5 bite-sized pieces of learning to help you work in the best way possible when communicating with and supporting people, families...
Vaccination programme
Learning resources for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) who work alongside Registered Healthcare Practitioner to deliver specific vaccinations as part of the Scottish Immunisation Programme in Scotland can be accessed at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/34549/promoting-effective-immunisation-practice-peip-healthcare-support-workers-hcsw#