COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)  – COMMUNICATION FOR WORKERS  

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak we have issued the following statement for all workers. This notice will remain in place for the foreseeable future:

‘’Your safety at work is our priority. As everyone continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 closely, we would like you to take a moment to review the current government guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public. Should you experience any COVID-19 symptoms please follow the advice of NHS 111 and please notify your consultant immediately.’’

In order to avoid putting anyone at risk of contracting the virus, prior to any assignment, you will be asked, a series of questions regarding symptoms of COVID-19.

General advice for you is as follows:

Symptoms
At the time of writing the common symptoms are:

• Respiratory symptoms
• Fever, cough
• Shortness of breath
• Breathing difficulties

Hygiene
The current guidance is to:

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• Put used tissues in the bin immediately
• Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

Further information and when to seek medical assistance
Government guidance:

We advise you to stay updated with the government guidance – this is a fast-moving area and the guidance is being updated daily at 2 p.m. Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice on the gov.uk website.

Presently people are advised to use the NHS 111 online service https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 if they feel unwell or if they may have been exposed to the Coronavirus. They should not go to the GP if as they could spread the virus if they have it.

In addition to the above advice, you may also receive additional advice and guidance from the client where you are working.

Please review this page regularly for updates.

Urgent work available

We have many jobs available for an immediate start working with organisations at the front-line of the battle against the coronavirus – jobs in the NHS, in retailers, manufacturers, supply chains, logistics, etc.  Please click here to apply to our key worker opportunities.