JCS Service update

15 December 2021

In light of the recent updated guidance from the Scottish Government, the management team at JCS have taken the decision to continue to run our vital services with some amendments to increase safety and reduce risks to our community, volunteers and staff.  JCS, and the Scottish Government, recognise the importance of maintaining social interaction and connections on our mental wellbeing.

Following the First Minister’s update on 14 December we have reviewed our current risk assessment for Welcome Wednesday and updated it with the additional measures outlined below:

• We have reinstated our previous capacity for the space of 42 to ensure physical distancing can be maintained
• We will continue to encourage physical distancing  between attendees and groups from no more than three households sit together
• All volunteers are already asked to conduct an LFT prior to carrying out their role and we are extending this ask to all attendees to test themselves before attending.   If anyone needs support to access tests please contact our Community and Wellbeing team for further information and advice by emailing hello@jcarescot.org.uk
• We will be able to accept card donations only at Welcome Wednesday.

In addition,  our Covid Secure procedures and risk assessment have been reviewed in line with guidance regarding provision of care received from the Scottish Government  and the Care Inspectorate and we continue to provide building-based and community services in line with this.

These additional measures, together with our existing safeguards, allow us to manage the risk as far as reasonably practicable.  We will, of course, regularly review the situation, both for our drop in and Registered services.