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Celebrating Our Appointment to the NHS Workforce Alliance Framework Agreement
The Flame Lily has been appointed to the NHS Workforce Alliance. Our clients will have a bigger selection of quality candidates. Our candidates will have more opportunities.
Affordable Home Test Kit and In-Person COVID-19 Testing from CheckUp Health
Here is a picture of what will happen when you get COVID-19 and fail to do a test and receive early care. Between 2 and 14 days after exposure to the virus, you will experience fever, fatigue, a dry cough, and loss of appetite. You will also have body aches, shortness of breath, and production of mucus or phlegm.
The Flame Lily & ICS Offer Health Workers Affordable Houses In COVID-19 War
The Flame Lily is pleased to announce its partnership with Independent Care Solutions (ICS UK). As a response to COVID-19, we are running an initiative to help provide vulnerable groups with safe and convenient accommodation.
Winter is coming, we want you to be ready and safe.
Key Headlines: 1. We encourage healthcare workers to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help the fight against coronavirus
2. We recommend that healthcare workers use the ‘pause’ contact tracing function on the app when they are in healthcare buildings including, hospitals and GP surgeries
3. Healthcare workers can still use some of the app’s functionality whilst the app contact tracing feature is paused, should they wish, like when checking in to canteens
Antibody Testing information
Please note, this information relates only to antibody testing. Antibody testing is separate from weekly swab retesting and outbreak testing by PHE. It is vital we continue swab retesting of all staff and residents in care homes.
Guidance For Providing Home Care For People Who Do Not Need Hospitalisation For COVID-19
This post is a guide for healthcare professionals who coordinate home care and isolation for people who don’t need hospitalisation but are suspected or confirmed to suffer from COVID-19.
OSCE Test Centers Reopen: You Can Now Take Your Tests and Join the NMC Register
On 2nd July 2020, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) announced the reopening of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) test centers. This will allow midwives and nurses from outside the EEA to take their tests safely as per COVID-19 requirements.
Therapy Advice During the Coronavirus Outbreak
We are all aware that life is suddenly very different for everyone because of the coronavirus pandemic. CLDT support is only allowed for essential visits. Also, some homes are further restricting visits from outside. We understand that these restrictions disrupt people’s daily routines. We also recognise that this can have a significant impact on their health and wellbeing.
UK Government Plan to Help the Self-Employed
The UK government will issue up to 80% of the average monthly profits in grants to the self-employed. With this move, the government hopes to assist the self-employed cope with the adverse financial effects of the coronavirus outbreak.