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Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,

Please note that we will be experiencing a planned, total power outage from 11am – 3pm on Thursday the 20th June, whilst our new generator is being connected.

Calls will be diverted to our emergency phone. Please be patient as there may be delays getting through to clinical staff or your relatives. Please limit calls to essential calls during this time.

Management are working closely with the Property and Catering teams, and have implemented a site management plan to minimise disturbance to residents while these important upgrades are being completed.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Whiddon Kelso
Management Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young has had 4x residents and 3x employees test positive to COVID in the South Wing. In addition, we’ve also had exposure to the Hostel Wing. Residents who have been considered close contacts have all had a Rapid Antigen Test completed.

Please note:

• Visiting may still occur during this period.
• Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
  • Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) required by all employees and visitors prior to entry.
  • N95 Masks and Full PPE are to be worn while visiting the family members in the South Wing.
  • Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible.
  • Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
  • All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms.

The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this outbreak.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Belmont has had 5 x residents test positive to COVID. As a result, Blocks 1, 2 and 3 are in isolation to prevent any potential spread of the virus.

Please note:

• Visiting may still occur during this period.
• Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
  • Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) required by all employees and visitors prior to entry.
  • N95 Masks are to be worn while inside the care home.
  • Temperature checks must be conducted prior to entry.
  • Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible. Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this lockdown.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We are pleased to advise that the COVID-19 Outbreak at Whiddon Kyogle is over.

Please note that masks and Rapid Antigen Tests are still required, in line with Public Health Advice.

All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms.

We want to thank all visitors for following the advice while our staff managed this Outbreak, and we would like to congratulate our team for their tremendous efforts.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Easton Park Units is currently in Covid Outbreak Management mode.

Please note:

• Visiting may still occur during this period.
• Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
  • Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) required by all employees and visitors prior to entry.
  • N95 Masks are to be worn while inside the care home.
  • Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible. Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this outbreak.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Belmont has had 2x residents test positive to COVID. As a result, Blocks 1 and 2 are in isolation to prevent any potential spread of the virus.

Please note:

• Visiting may still occur during this period.
• Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
  • Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) required by all employees and visitors prior to entry.
  • N95 Masks are to be worn while inside the care home.
  • Temperature checks must be conducted prior to entry.
  • Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible. Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this lockdown.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we would like to advise of a COVID-19 Lockdown at Whiddon Largs after having 2x residents test positive to COVID in the last 72 hours.

Please note:

• Visiting during the lockdown may still occur for essential visits only.
• Visitors are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test before entering and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks and full PPE gowns.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this lockdown.

The Whiddon Team

Dear families and representatives,

We recently received a letter from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission regarding the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Please read this here.

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Temora (Narraburra Lodge), is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with seven residents currently testing positive.

Please limit your visit where possible. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing before entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE.

Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Easton Park – SDM, and in particular Leslie Lock, is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with 11 residents currently testing positive.

Please be assured that you will still be able to visit your loved ones during the outbreak. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing prior to entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE. Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team