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I was shielding. Should I only work from home?
The second national lockdown ended on 2 December 2020. Staff should no longer be shielding. All staff that were previously shielding should have had a risk assessment and an occupational health assessment (if required) to determine if you could undertake your normal role. All staff …
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If I choose to go on holiday to another country will I need to self-isolate afterwards, will I get paid and what will this be recorded as?
Visit the government website to ensure you are up to date with current guidelines and rules around travel. Please also be aware that even if you go on holiday when travel is permitted this may change while you are out of the country. Please read …
What if I test positive during the 10 day isolation period after returning from holiday?
You should tell your manger the day you develop symptoms and book a test. A special leave payment will only be paid if you have a positive test.
When should I isolate?
You must isolate for 10 days if you have symptoms and book a PCR test immediately. If someone in your household has symptoms you must isolate for 10 days and book a PCR Test immediately. You cannot attend the workplace. If you are contacted by …
If I have symptoms of Covid-19 in line with the guidance who do I tell?
You should contact your manager and confirm that a member of your household has Covid symptoms and you are isolating for 10 days. You and your household should book a PCR test and remain isolating until you have the test results. You cannot come into …
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What if I don’t have symptoms but a member of my family does, do I have to self-isolate?
You should contact your manager and confirm that you are self-isolating for 10 days. You and your family should book a test and remain isolating until you have the test results. Should your family members test be negative you will be able to return to …
What do I get paid if I have symptoms/test positive and have to isolate and will the period go on my sickness record?
If you can work from home, your manager will try to arrange the appropriate equipment to enable you to do so. In this case you will be classed as working but you will be paid your full normal pay. If you are unable to work …
I’m a manager and I’ve received a call from a member of staff to say they are isolating, what do I do?
Please refer to the flow chart to check with the member of staff if they have the correct symptoms and need to isolate. Discuss with the member of staff if they are able to undertake their role or any other role from home during …
If I am a bank worker how do I report that I am self-isolating and what do I get paid?
Bank workers are an essential part of the NHS workforce. The Trust is encouraging bank workers to book shifts in advance where possible. If you need to isolate because you or one of your family has symptoms, you should contact the bank office who will …
If I have an underlying health condition, am aged over 70 or pregnant which places me in a vulnerable category should I still shield?
Shielding is no longer in place. You should only isolate if you have symptoms or are asymptomatic but somebody in the household has symptoms. Isolation has prescribed timescales, social distancing does not. Women over 28 weeks pregnant should complete a workplace risk assessment and seek …
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