Update regarding Sunbeam House Day Services:
The vaccination programme is ongoing and almost all staff and clients are fully vaccinated.
We continue to work to maximise our Day Services capacity and can report almost all services are operating at more than 85% capacity.
Our Job Coaches in Supported Employment Services are working closely with our Clients and Employers to ensure that our Clients get to work and indeed to identify new roles and additional employers.
Our Residential Clients will continue to have their Days Services delivered at their homes.
Respite Services:
We are recruiting staff for the Aubrey Respite Centre once in place two additional days respite will be enabled there.
Covid 19 / Delta Variant:
The latest variant called Delta appears to have greater rate of spread than previous variants. NPHET is warning that this variant may increase the illness impact for unvaccinated persons.
Infection Control:
It is critical that everyone maintain the infection preventative measures which are in place:
· Washing hands regularly
· Using hand sanitiser provided
· Maintain social distancing measures
· Wearing of face masks
The government has been signalling the intention to reduce the current restrictions in the coming weeks and months. We can expect that any such reduction will be based on the prevailing community infection levels, new cases rates, hospitalisations rates and ICU bed occupation rates. Nevertheless, it is a very positive position presently and we look forward to the time when the government restrictions allow for our Clients to reengage within their respective communities and employments.
The Senior Management Team is continuously reviewing the situation and any developments and will keep you updated with any changes when they occur.
Thank you again for all your hard work and effort in keeping our clients and employees safe during this Covid-19 Pandemic.