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Do we have to get a test when we’re invited?
Currently only the testing of symptomatic staff is compulsory. If staff are asymptomatic it is not compulsory.
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What about staff who can’t drive/get in to a test centre because of reduced public transport capacity?
Where we have a staff member who cannot drive this is discussed on a case by case situation and the most suitable solution is found to support the staff member to access a test
Does testing include locums working with us?
Testing of locums will be raised as part of the track and trace and only testing if symptomatic.
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Are there any plans for an antibody test?
There is no plan to do antibody testing; neither does any other organisation have this yet.
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Will there be any regular testing of staff working on the cohort ward?
Not at the moment.
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What are the practicalities of travelling for a test? Is there an alternative?
Staff testing is available at all four localities. Additionally staff can access home tests via the government website and can attend national testing sites.
If a staff member tests negative but they still have a cough etc should they come back to work?
Staff can come back to work with a cough if they feel well enough to do so. If they are too ill to return the normal sickness reporting applies and they can self-certify for 7 days – after that they will need a fit note …
Do staff who test positive and remain off work with symptoms for a number of weeks require a fit note from their GP?
Staff should try to get a fit note from their GP; but it is understood that in some instances this may not be possible and they remain on special leave.
Is there an order of when staff are being invited for testing?
All staff will be offered a test. There are three priority strands: Group one are the highest priority. These are colleagues those who have symptoms themselves, and also those living in a household where someone has symptoms. These are carried out at Barnsley, Fieldhead, Calderdale …
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Are managers being advised that staff are being called for asymptomatic testing?
Not at present however this is being discussed further.