Guidance

COVID-19: ethical framework for adult social care

A framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
19 March 2020
Last updated
28 April 2021 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

The information in this guidance has been superseded by Infection prevention and control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement.

Applies to England

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Guidance on ethical considerations for local authorities and adult social care professionals planning their response to COVID-19.

This guidance may be reviewed and updated as the outbreak develops and subsequent guidance may be issued to support its application.

Published 19 March 2020
Last updated 28 April 2021 + show all updates

  1. Added translations in 11 languages.

  2. First published.