Welcome to the Blue Book created by our partners, North Somerset Community Partnership, to give support and guidance to care home staff.
It is a nationally-recognised resource for you as carers which we hope will help you support your residents, in particular during the challenge of providing care during the coronavirus pandemic.
It is being shared with care homes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as a reference tool; however, if there is any doubt about appropriate treatment or a medical emergency please contact your local GP practice, our Single Point of Access (from 1 April) on 0300 125 6789, NHS111 Online or, in an emergency, call 999.
The book is not intended to be read cover to cover, but you can refer to it at any point – ensuring you only call in support when you need it. It can also help you give your residents the care they require as soon as an issue is identified and prevent deterioration or discomfort for them. The flow charts, tools and diagrams are specifically designed to assist you in delivering quality care around the likely health and medical needs of your residents.
