Covid-19: Daily communications update 05.05.20, 15:04hrs

General

All staff briefing – thank you to everyone who dialled in earlier. For those of you unable to join the call or who want to review the points made, read the Staff briefing roundup
Second phase of NHS response to Covid-19 – as mentioned by Andrew in today’s staff briefing, read the full letter from Sir Simon Stevens and Amanda Pritchard detailing the second phase of the NHS response to Covid-19
Health Service Discounts – read the Health Service Discounts May update, which includes information on a huge number of discounts available to NHS staff.

Primary Care Covid-19 briefing – from this week, the briefing will go out three times a week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There isn’t an issue today, but there will be one tomorrow and Thursday (owing to Friday being a bank holiday). Please continue to send anything you would like to include to Sarah Crane or Naomi Brooks.

Every Mind Matters – for ways to keep on top of your mental health at home, including talking about your concerns, looking after your body and regular sleeping patterns
AskHUE – for the latest advice and information for staff, including previous daily comms bulletins
NHS website – for information on the virus and how to prevent it spreading
GOV.UK website – for national advice, including full guidance on staying at home and away from others