COVID-19 Follow Up Pathways for Professionals- Introduction
In June 2020, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) released best practice guidance to support the short, medium and long-term recovery and rehabilitation of people with confirmed COVID-19 in the Greater Manchester localities. The objective of the guidance was to ensure there is a systematic, proactive step-up and step-down pathway which ensures people receive the right support at the right time. In addition to the principles promoted by GMCA, agreement was made to adopt these further principles in Bury:
• People are enabled to self-care.
• People are enabled to confidently undertake self-directed follow-up.
• Person centred conversations and holistic support are integrated to the pathways.
• Existing services are integrated and work together seamlessly.
The pathway and subsequent information in this resource serve as a roundup of the services available to people who have tested positive for COVID-19, whether this is a current diagnosis or if they are experiencing longer term impact from a previous one. They are options you might want to consider during your conversation with people, signposting them on or making a referral to a service as necessary. The pathway, in particular, illustrates how Bury services can work together to provide a fully rounded offer to anyone who requires it. This complements other services included on the Bury Directory and should be considered a useful guide for all professionals working across Bury’s health and care system.
The services are already options that are available to you, but to ensure that people are referred to support in the most efficient way, the aims of the service, referral pathways and contact information is included. Please click on the services below for more information.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, service availability is a fast-evolving picture and we will update this document regularly so that you have the most up to date and accurate picture of availability and options.
Thank you to all services for continuing to work in such a co-operative and flexible way to manage the ongoing pressures across our health and care system.
Contents:
Bury LCO Adult Community Physio
Bury LCO Adult Community Speech & Language Therapy
Choices for Living Well - Bedded Service
Choices for Living Well - IMC at Home
Choices for Living Well - Reablement