{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120358\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPublished September 2022\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryone will come down with illnesses at some time or another, with young people being carriers of many common illnesses. Managing this within Scouting activities is important to prevent unnecessary spread. In most cases, the way that this should be approached is similar.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrevention\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake sure that everyone knows not to attend a meeting, trip or event if they\u0027re ill or if they show any symptoms of suffering from any illness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt can be a hard message to share or enforce, especially when someone has their heart set on attending a particular activity. However, it can be linked back to the values of caring for others.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s best for everyone, as the individual won\u2019t have the best experience and, if passed on, others will also become unwell. The effect on others could potentially be more severe than on the initial person.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout activities, we can put in place actions that can help \u00A0to reduce the spread of any illness. The simplest action is to encourage washing of hands periodically. Follow the NHS\u0027 \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/\u0022\u003Eadvice on hand washing.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResponse\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere should also be a plan in place in case anyone becomes ill during activities. This can include how they are cared for, if and when they return home, and how they\u0027re provided with additional treatment as required.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember that the NHS will provide advice on what medical treatment is required by calling 111.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt many large events, isolation areas are set up for groups who come down with illnesses that could be infectious.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a simple camp or meeting, use a separate area, but remember the keep yourself safe too.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReporting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t forget that anyone taken ill at a Scouts activity, who received medical intervention, such as by a doctor, dentist, walk in centre, hospital and so on, must have the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/emergencies-and-reporting/\u0022\u003Eincident reported to UK Headquarters\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome illnesses will be reportable through medical practitioners. 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