COVID-19 communications update – 8 September 2020

General

All staff briefing – thanks to everyone who joined the staff briefing. For those of you unable to join or who want to review a summary of the points made, read the Staff briefing roundup. It includes the latest local and regional COVID data

Primary Care COVID-19 briefing – read Issue 50 – Primary Care COVID-19 briefing – 7 September 2020. If you would like to include any content, please email Sarah Crane or Naomi Brooks

Digital project for GP surgeries to benefit thousands – Patients using GP surgeries in East Hertfordshire and West Essex are set to benefit from better quality online care thanks to nearly £2m investment in a digital project. Read the full story
Do you want the flu jab? – thanks to those of you who have already voted in our online poll. We’d like to be prepared when the time comes to offer you the flu jab, so let us know if you’d like to have the vaccine when it becomes available. Complete the flu vaccination poll today

AskHUE > HR and pay > Health and wellbeing support – discover the tools, resources and support services available to you during the coronavirus pandemic
Every Mind Matters – has lots of practical advice on how to look after your mental health during these uncertain times
AskHUE – for the latest news and information for staff, including previous COVID-19 communications updates
NHS website – for information on the virus, symptoms and how to prevent it spreading
UK website – for national advice, including the latest guidance on social distancing and staying alert to control the virus

Look out for further COVID updates in the weekly staff newsletter.