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SOCIAL care services in Carmarthenshire are straining under the pressure of coronavirus. Both council-run and private care homes across the county are battling the impact of the virus on vulnerable people requiring care with a reduced workforce as large numbers of carers are forced to self-isolate. Carmarthenshire County Council is urging people to support their efforts to care for the most vulnerable by heeding the Welsh Government’s stay at home message and helping slow the spread of Covid-19. Currently, there are 34 care homes in Carmarthenshire with Covid-19 cases, or unable to take placements as they recover from an outbreak.
Covid-19 puts social care services under significant pressure SOCIAL care services in Carmarthenshire are straining under the significant pressure of Covid-19. Both council-run and private care homes across the county are battling the impact of the virus on vulnerable people requiring care with a reduced workforce as large numbers of carers are forced to self-isolate. Carmarthenshire County Council is urging people to support their efforts to care for the most vulnerable by heeding the Welsh Government’s stay at home message and helping slow the spread of Covid-19 in our communities. Currently, there are 34 care homes in Carmarthenshire with Covid-19 cases, or unable to take placements as they recover from an outbreak.
Welsh council takes over care home amid COVID-19 outbreak
A county council in Wales has taken over the management of a private care home that has been severely affected by COVID-19.
Carmarthenshire County Council has warned that social care services in the area are straining under the ‘significant pressure’ of the pandemic.
There are 34 care homes in the Welsh county with COVID-19 cases or unable to take placements as they recover from an outbreak.
According to the council, 10 care homes in particular are so affected by the virus that the council has had to step in to provide support and extra staffing.
Council care worker recognised in new year honours A Carmarthenshire County Council care worker has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for her services to health and social care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lisa Randell, a support worker at Llys Y Bryn Residential Home in Llanelli, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for the dedication and determination she has shown throughout the crisis. When the home experienced a significant outbreak of Covid 19, Lisa’s leadership skills were demonstrated in abundance at the most challenging of times. She had already taken on a temporary, more senior position as another senior support worker had to shield, but with many staff unwell and not in work and then the manager having to work from home, Lisa quickly found herself taking full responsibility for the running of the home.