Each year on May 12th we celebrate International Nurses Day. This year is perhaps even more significant than usual as it not only marks 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale but it is also 2020, the year we will never forget due to the COVID19 pandemic. As we mark two centuries since the birth of Florence Nightingale and look back on her experiences and achievements it is difficult...
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We know times are challenging at the moment and we know you may feel under a lot of pressure, but remember we are always here for you and there is support out there for you. Please take the time to read the latest information about Health and Wellbeing from the NHS and how to access support for you, your teams, and your colleagues during COVID-19. Ways to access support during...
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Please take the time to read the following information shared by National Lead Pandemic Influenza NHS England and NHS Improvement DR Chloe Sellwood PhD MFPH FRSPH It relates to children presenting with unusual symptoms and we thought it was extremely important to bring this information to your attention especially if you are working with children. Please read the communication sent from Dr. Chloe Sellwood, NHS England NHS Improvement: “In the...
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The information provided below is on behalf of YorkTest Laboratories who are developing a COVID-19 IgG antibody test. In order for YorkTest to further their development and validate their test, YorkTest requires blood samples from individuals who have been confirmed positive for COVID-19. If you have been confirmed COVID-19 positive and are willing to help then YorkTest will send you a simple finger-prick blood collection kit with detailed instructions for...
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Public Health England (PHE) have provided an updated guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. To see a visual guide to safe PPE click here. Recommended PPE for healthcare workers by secondary care inpatient clinical setting, NHS and independent sector. click here for this information Recommended PPE for primary, outpatient and community care by setting, NHS and independent sector: click here for this information Recommended PPE for ambulance staff, paramedics,...
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Our priority is to help keep you safe whilst being mindful that Personal Protection Equipment is potentially in limited supply. We have put together the following information to help keep you safe and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Clinicians wearing a Uniform: Do not arrive or leave wearing your uniforms. Instead, you should change and put the uniform you have been provided in a plastic bag for laundering....
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