Question: What advice do you have for preparing for COVID-19 while prviding unpaid care and what should I do to reduce my risk

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for households with grandparents, parents and children living together where someone is at increased risk or has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
section_headers: Make a plan for your household or family
section_content: Make a plan for how you can adapt your daily routine, and that of others in
your household, in case a member of your household develops symptoms of
coronavirus (COVID-19) and you are required to undertake household isolation.
Some of the ways in which you could prepare include:

talk to your neighbours and family and exchange phone numbers
consider and plan for those in your home who are aged 70 or over, or otherwise clinically vulnerable.
create a contact list with phone numbers of neighbours, schools, employer, chemist, NHS 111
set up online shopping accounts if possible


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
It provides multiple pieces of advice. The answer is relevant.
This answer relates to general self isolation information and not for how to provide unpaid care to those in the house.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family
section_headers: General advice
Caring for someone who is clinically ‘extremely vulnerable’
section_content: The guidance on shielding and protecting the clinically extremely
vulnerable people
from COVID-19 gives details. From the week of 23 March, those in the
clinically ‘extremely vulnerable’ group should also have received a letter
from the relevant GP or specialist with further information.
If you are caring for someone who falls into the clinically ‘extremely
vulnerable’ category for risk of severe illness from COVID-19, there are some
simple steps that you can take to protect them and to reduce their risk.
Ensure you follow advice on good hygiene:

only care that is essential should be provided
wash your hands when you arrive at the home of the person you care for and often thereafter, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
do not visit if you are unwell and make alternative arrangements for their care
provide information on who they should call if they feel unwell, how to use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service and leave the number for NHS 111 prominently displayed
find out about different sources of support that could be used and access further advice on creating a contingency plan is available from Carers UK


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
It's a thorough answer. It specifically mention caring for others.
This answer relates to those who are carers and what people can do to care for those people and how to reduce the risk.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for households with grandparents, parents and children living together where someone is at increased risk or has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
section_headers: Looking after your wellbeing while staying at home
section_content: We know that staying at home for a prolonged period can be difficult,
frustrating and lonely for some people and that you or other household members
may feel low. It can be particularly challenging if you don’t have much space
or access to a garden.
It’s important to remember to take care of your mind as well as your body and
to get support if you need it. Stay in touch with family and friends over the
phone or on social media. There are also sources of support and information
that can help, such as the Every Mind Matters
website.
Think about things you can do during your time at home. People who have not
minded staying at home for a week have kept themselves busy with activities
such as cooking, reading, online learning and watching films.
Daily physical activity is important for health and wellbeing, including
managing stress, positive feelings and sleep. You can look for ideas of
exercises you can do at home on the NHS website. If you feel well enough you can take
part in light exercise within your home. For family members who are 70 or over
and are not symptomatic, it is important to avoid contact with other family
members as much as possible (see guidance above on persons age 70 or over.
Many people find it helpful to remind themselves why what they are doing is so
important. Hopefully, none of your family will suffer more than flu-like
symptoms. But some people are badly affected by coronavirus, and particularly
the elderly and those with certain medical conditions. By staying home, you
are protecting the lives of others, as well as making sure the NHS does not
get overwhelmed.
Remember it is OK to share your concerns with others you trust and in doing so
you may end up providing support to them too. Or you can use a NHS
recommended helpline.
See more Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects
of coronavirus
(COVID-19).

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer relates to general mental health during the outbreak, not for how to prepare for COVID-19 while being a carer.
This just contains general advice for dealing with the pandemic. It's not about the question.

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