30 December 2021
We have been informed that a resident at Whiddon Easton Park Units – Level 3 has tested positive to COVID-19. Employees are wearing full PPE and we have closed our care home at Whiddon Easton Park Units to visitors for now. Visitors are only permitted to visit a resident who is at the end of life or an essential carer. Please speak to your loved one’s Care Manager directly to gain the necessary approval to visit.
We are pleased to note that the resident who did test positive was in isolation after attending an external Christmas Day event, so we do believe the risk of transmission is low.
We are working closely with the local Public Health Unit and following their advice, and have activated our COVID-19 response plan to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are implemented. Our robust COVID-19 management plan means that we have strict protocols in place to avoid spread of the virus across our care homes.
We are also committed to keeping you up-to-date of the situation and will provide a further update once we know more. You can also find additional information in the Older Persons Advocate Network flyer should you need it.