Staff briefing roundup
Here’s a summary of what was covered in today’s staff briefing…
General update
- Regional office outcome of staff antibody testing revealed 10-33% of staff had COVID-19
- At the last Integrated Care Partnership meeting, the next stages in the ICP was discussed
- Princess Alexandra Hospital’s new hospital is scheduled for 2025
- There were discussions around where the existing mental health services will be best placed
Local update
- Antibody testing is hoping to go live today
- Front line staff to be tested first followed by CCG staff
- CCG staff will be able to book a test at Epping, St Margaret’s Hospital
- There is also going to be a roll-out of antibody testing in care homes with NHS support
- Winter pressures – Flu testing will be offered to anyone over 50
- New ways of working – Please ensure you have completed the home risk assessment with your line manager as soon as possible.
- We’re continuing to review the building and clutter around the office to see what needs to be cleared
- Staff Partnership Group – Calling for new members, please email the communications inbox if you’d like to join.
- Cycle scheme – West Essex have signed up to the scheme. If you are interested in the scheme you can find out more here.
Apologies that I was not able to attend the briefing due to work capacity. I have noticed the last bullet point states:
“There were discussions around where the existing mental health services will be best placed”
Are you able to expand and provide more comprehensive details as I am conscious no Mental Health commissioners were on the call.
All the best and thank you