WHAT’S NEW? JOY AS RESIDENTS AND


RELATIVES REUNITE Residents at Royal Star & Garter’s three Homes have enjoyed emotional reunions with loved ones.


It was the first time in three months that they were able to meet face-to-face, aſter visits to the Homes were stopped as part of the charity’s COVID-19 infection management protocol.


The meetings took place outside in the grounds of the Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe Homes, with social distancing strictly adhered to and personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by all relatives and staff involved.


Visitors also had their temperatures taken on arrival and used hand sanitiser before meeting their relatives. The reunions lasted 30 minutes, and the area was cleaned with disinfectant wipes aſter each meeting.


There were also decorations to mark the special occasion, with bunting and ribbons adorning the outside of the Homes.


Among the visitors at Surbiton was Terrie, who met her mother Amy. Speaking aſterwards, Terrie said: “It was absolutely wonderful. I was so looking forward to seeing her. She looked so well. I cried! It’s just reassuring to see her in the flesh, and I wish I could have given her a big hug and a kiss but sadly not yet. But I’m looking forward to the day that I can do that. It was organised really well. Everybody felt safe and Royal Star & Garter has done a fantastic job.”


Aſter visiting mum Flo, Elaine said: “It’s the first time I’ve seen her since March 10, and it was lovely. I was convinced I wasn’t going to cry but of course I welled up. She looks great, it’s just been wonderful.”


One resident said: “We’ve kept in touch through video calls, but it was special to finally meet my daughter aſter so many weeks. I have missed her terribly.”


Royal Star & Garter provides care to veterans and their partners living with disability of dementia.


www.starandgarter.org


DARO DELIVERS LONG-LASTING


HANDWASHING SKILLS Since the onset of the coronavirus, Suffolk-based manufacturer DaRO UV Systems, part of the DaRo Group, has seen a sharp increase in demand for its hand inspection cabinet. The company cites that more than 15% of large care home groups have placed an order for the product in the last month.


The hand inspection unit provides a striking visual and educational aid for users by using UVA, long wave UV light, and light responsive Glitterbug lotion - to highlight areas where handwashing must be improved. Aſter washing, when hands are placed in the inspection cabinet any remaining lotion will fluoresce under the ultraviolet lamp, thus demonstrating flaws in the hand washing technique of the user. By helping


members of institutions and organisations identify where they need to improve handwashing technique, more effective infection control can be achieved.


DaRo UV, an NHS approved supplier and trusted specialist in ultraviolet (UV) systems since 1985, specialises in the design and manufacture of UV products for water, air and surface disinfection and hygiene equipment – using long wave UV light. Since the onset of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, DaRo has focused its manufacturing capability to producing as many UV products as possible, including the hand inspection cabinet and a mobile disinfection unit.


Mervyn Douglas, MD of DaRo Group, said: “Many care homes are facing a real challenge when it comes to maintaining the wellbeing and safety of residents, especially as we move forward during the process of fighting the virus.


“DaRo is proud to be able to deliver products that are both educational and help support the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals. When schools begin to open up, as an example, we need to ensure children are properly educated on handwashing techniques, in order to protect family, friends and teachers. The hand inspection unit can be a strategic and uniquely striking educational tool in helping them visualise the dangers of bad handwashing, and creating lifelong habits.”


www.handinspection.co.uk www.handinspection.co.uk/Hand-Inspection-Cabinet/c-1-92/ - 8 - www.tomorrowscare.co.uk


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