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Alma House
remains open for business. It is essential, however, that we follow
government guidelines and keep our staff, guests and suppliers safe. We
are regularly monitoring government advice and amending our procedures on a
daily basis. We wanted to let you know that we are doing everything we
possibly can to keep everybody safe:-
- First and foremost all staff are following stringent health &
hygiene procedures both personally and in our rooms / offices / vehicles
and we are sanitising all keys / safes and laundry baskets.
- All staff are aware of the symptoms of Coronavirus and understand
they should stay at home at the first sign of any symptoms. We ask
that all guests and suppliers follow the same procedures – see below for
more details.
- As well as cleaning Alma House to it’s usual high standard of
cleanliness we are completing additional sanitising including all communal
areas.
- We are asking all suppliers to deliver to the bottom of the front
steps to minimise their contact with the house and staff.
- Our office staff are now working from home where possible but are
available to answer any guest queries and enquiries. Please call
rather than coming to Alma House to avoid social contact.
- We are able to offer self-check in for arrivals so that you do not
need to come into contact with our staff.
- Current guidelines suggest that it is safe to go outside so long as
you maintain a distance of 2m from others. There are lots of parks
and areas open for people to walk in and this is good for physical and
mental well being. You should however avoid pubs and restaurants.
These
are troubling times but together we’ll get through it and if we all follow
government instructions, it will pass all the quicker. Please keep
yourselves and your loved ones safe and remember that whilst you might not be
at personal risk from coronavirus we all have a responsibility to the elderly
and more vulnerable in society. Thank you so much for supporting us
during this incredibly difficult period.
Please
keep up to date with all the latest information on BBC news, NHS, WHO and
Government websites.
COVID 19 Information for Visitors and Employees
For people who have travelled to or from a
highly affected area, in the last 14 days, or who have come into contact with
those that have done the same, we ask that you responsibly declare this to our
staff prior to arrival.
To protect yourself and others we ask you to
follow current World Health Organisation guidelines on hygiene and protection
measures including:-
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water to kill viruses that may
be on your hands. If you are unable to wash your hands use
anti-bacterial gel to protect yourself and others from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to avoid the virus
entering your body.
- Social distancing of 2 metres is recommended and you should avoid
handshaking and hugs.
- Follow good respiratory hygiene if you sneeze or cough. This
means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or a disposable
tissue. Dispose of the tissue immediately and wash your hands.
- Stay informed with up to date information and follow advice
recommended on government, NHS or World Health Organisation websites.
*If you display symptoms of Coronavirus – high
temperature, persistent cough and usual signs of flu such as headaches and
aching limbs you should self-isolate for 7 days. If you are in a
household, everybody in the household needs to self-isolate for 14 days.
Do not go to the Doctors or A&E. If you require medical assistance
you should call NHS 111 and if you experience extreme symptoms such as
breathing difficulties you should contact emergency services.
*This advice has been
developed for educational purposes and is correct at the time of
publication. It is not a substitute for professional medical
advice. Should you have any questions or concerns please consult a
medical profession by calling NHS 111.
