Sanitation for the elderly and disabled

This Collection contains relevant technical and operational guidelines, policies and best practices for addressing the needs of the elderly and disabled when planning and implementing WASH in humanitarian settings.
Current guidance comes from leading global organizations: UNICEF, Elrha, WaterAid, Water Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University, Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development
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You might find other helpful collections on WASH response and collections that are specific to the Elderly and Disabled below.

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WASH and the Elderly

The WASH & Elderly Collection is comprised of a set of resources focused on the available water, sanitation and hygiene programs and services for elderly people and those with disabilities within protection situations and limited-income settings. They are published and supported by many organizations including: HelpAge International, WEDC, WaterAid and Sanitation and Hygiene Applied Research for Equity (SHARE). This collection aims to shed a light on how elderly people and those with disabilities are a valuable part of any community, in any situation, but who may necessitate additional guidelines, protocals, and services. This Collection is a part of a broader channel about the elderly in humanitarian situations, and is closely related to the 'WASH and HEALTH Guidelines' Collection.

WASH and Health Guidelines

The "WASH and Health Guidelines" Collection compiles recent humanitarian practices on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), aiming to improve the health levels of affected populations. According to European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, "Water, sanitation and hygiene (also known as WASH) are closely connected sectors and essential for good public health. In emergency and crisis situations, providing access to clean water in sufficient quantities is paramount. Basic sanitation and hygiene education are important for a healthy living environment. [...]. Lack of access to clean water and to basic sanitation, and low hygiene standards increase the vulnerability of people to epidemic outbreaks." To learn more about this, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/echo/what/humanitarian-aid/water-sanitation-hygiene_en

COVID-19: WASH and handwashing

This Collection links to the websites of providers of free training. We monitor these links regularly, however if the training providers change their websites, some of these links may not work. All other resources on the Humanitarian Library can be downloaded directly from the Library.

This collection is monitored daily to identify new and updated materials.

It contains technical guidelines from leading global institutions to support the operation of WASH practitioners responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Current guidance comes from the Norfolk County Council and Public Health England, UNICEF, Indicorps, Wash'Em and WHO.

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This collection is part of an ongoing series of linked collections of operational guidance on responding to COVID-19.

You might find other helpful collections on supporting WASH operations that are not specific to COVID-19 below, but that are relevant on WASH and the Elderly or Schools, Health and Shelter and Medical Supply Chains.

FRENCH FOLLOWS

Cette collection est mise à jour quotidiennement pour être complétée par les tout derniers documents disponibles.

Cette collection contient des directives techniques venant des principales institutions mondiales pour soutenir les opérations en EHA (eau, hygiène et assainissement) dans le cadre de la réponse au Covid-19. Les documents actuels proviennent de : Norfolk County Council and Public Health England, UNICEF, Indicorps, Wahs'Em et de l'OMS.

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Cette collection fait partie d'une série de collections de guides opérationnels sur la réponse au COVID-19.

Vous pouvez trouver d'autres collections utiles concernant le soutien aux opérations EHA qui ne sont pas spécifiques à à la pandémie de Covid-19, mais qui sont pertinentes concernant les opérations EAH, les Personnes Agées ou les Ecoles, la Santé et les Réfugiés, ainsi que les Chaînes d'Approvisionnement Médicales.