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CLBC policy on new PHO vaccination Order for service providers – Published November 24
Info For CLBC Service Providers About Temporary Emergency Fuel Measures – Published November 22
New PHO Order for CLBC service providers about COVID vaccinations – Published November 19
(Further information along with an email address to send questions will be added to our website here by end of day Tuesday, November 23)
CLBC clarification on PHO vaccination Order for hospital and community care – Published October 20
Join CLBC’s Oct. 25 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published October 19
Nearly everyone able to safely receive COVID-19 vaccines – Published October 4
Join CLBC’s September 21 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published September 13
Update on COVID-19 vaccination requirements – Published September 13
An update to help service providers prepare for September – Published August 27
Clarification on PHO order for long-term care home mandatory vaccinations – Published August 19
An important message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates: You can too! – Published July 26
B.C. moves to Step 3 of Restart Plan – Published July 6
Invite your staff to our COVID-19 telephone update with Minister Simons and Dr. Bonnie Henry – Published June 22
CORRECTION – The original email version of this message included an incorrect phone number for the BC Government Get Vaccinated system. The correct number, 1-833-838-2323, is now included in the message below.
Update on COVID-19 vaccinations and information on second doses – Published May 28
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published May 20
Expedited Criminal Record Check Process offered to CLBC Service Providers – Published May 13
Join CLBC’s April 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published April 20
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published April 14
Important update on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published April 9
Information on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published March 26
Join CLBC’s April 1 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published March 25
COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process – Published March 17
As of March 2021, CLBC service providers required to complete Service Level Reporting received COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process materials to prepare them to complete (as appropriate) a Service Level Offset Report form they will receive from CLBC Finance in late March / early April.
- Read the message to Service Providers on the Service Level Offset Process here
- Find more information and supporting documents here
Temporary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) initiative expires March 24, 2021 – Published March 15
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – March 2021 – Published March 10
Information to prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations – Published February 25
B.C. Public Health guidance on masks for CLBC service providers – Published February 19
Updated guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published January 27
Join CLBC’s Jan. 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published January 20
New grant to help individuals with disabilities return to workforce – Published January 18
The Province has dedicated $9.7 million to a grant program CLBC employment service providers can apply to supplement employment support services to assist about 1,100 people with disabilities who lost their jobs during COVID-19, to prepare them to re-enter the workforce. Applications are through Inclusion BC and are open from January 25 – February 15, 2021.
- For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions here or visit the Inclusion BC webpage here.
- For more information, read the Province’s news release here
Join CLBC’s Dec. 8 COVID-19 teleconference call plus a special award presentation – Published December 3
Send us your COVID-related questions for Dec 8 call and remember these resources – Published December 1
Next CLBC Service Provider call scheduled For December 8 – Published November 25
Update regarding CLBC Service Monitoring during the COVID Pandemic – Published November 17
CLBC funded services in Lower Mainland unaffected by November 7 PHO orders – Published November 9
Join CLBC’s October 26 teleconference COVID-19 update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published October 21
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – October 2020 – Published October 8
Update from the Provincial PPE Supply Hub – Published September 17
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published September 4
Steps to take when responding to COVID incidents this fall – Published September 1
Message for Direct Funded Home Sharing Providers
Quick Reference Guide for Home Sharing Providers
PPE available for purchase through Provincial COVID-19 Supply Hub – Published August 7
Virtual Art Program & Regional Community Of Practice Sessions Extended – Published July 16
Reminder about full staff deployment and emergency funding – Published June 26
Service Level Reporting during COVID-19 (Information for service providers who are required to do Service Level Reporting) – Published June 17
Important Information: Interim Guidance for First Aid Certification during COVID-19 – Published June 10
Share Your Stage 2 Experiences & Questions with Other Agencies and CLBC at Regional Communities of Practice Sessions (for agencies who serve multiple people) – Published June 10
Join a CLBC Webinar to Learn About Stage 2 Recovery – June 5 or 8 – Published June 3
Important Information on CLBC’s COVID-19 Stage 2 Recovery – Published May 29:
- Letter for Service Providers
- Stage 2 Recovery: Self-Assessment for Service Providers
- Letter for Home Sharing Providers
CLBC Update on Hospital Visits – Published May 20
CLBC Update on COVID-19 Recovery Planning – Published May 13
Interim guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published April 28
News Release – Emergency Supports For Home Share, Support Service Providers – Published April 21
Reporting COVID-19 Incidents After Hours – Published April 9
Interim guidance from Provincial Health Officer to Social Service Providers for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in their facilities – Published April 5
Further adaptations recommended by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published April 1
Guidance on the use of video conferencing services by service providers – Published March 30
Update for Service Providers on CLBC projects – Published March 27
Update from CLBC and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published March 24
For Home Sharing Providers: Update on COVID-19 – Published March 23
Update on adjusting services to keep people safe but still supported – Published March 20
Update on the Provincial Health Officer’s direction to not suspend services – Published March 19
Letter to the social service sector from the B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer regarding COVID-19 – Published March 18
Update on clarification of continuity of day program services – Published March 18
Update to Service Providers on continuity of services such as day programs – Published March 17
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 16
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 6