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Coronavirus Shielding Advice explained

April 22nd, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Jane Lavery, Senior Occupational Health nurse at Staywell Occupational Health – 22nd April 2020 There has been a lot of confusion about the requirement for self-isolation, social distancing and shielding.  Self-isolation is required when individuals and others in their household have symptoms.  Shielding is required for those who are considered extremely vulnerable and is…



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RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19: Advice for Employers

April 17th, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Jane Lavery, Senior Occupational Health Nurse at Staywell Occupational Health – 17th April 2020 RIDDOR was first introduced in 1980 and has seen updates since this time including new advice related to Coronavirus.  RIDDOR requires employers to report any major incidents, near misses or dangerous occurrences to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). In…



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How Coronavirus has affected the way we Drink

April 16th, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Jane Lavery, Senior Occupational Health Nurse at Staywell Occupational Health – 16th April 2020 Alongside stockpiling of toilet roll and flour, we saw a similar impact in the alcohol aisle.  Maybe this behaviour was triggered by the closing of pubs and restaurants leading to a perception that alcohol would be less accessible for a…



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Ergonomic advice for those newly working from home

April 7th, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Jane Lavery, Senior Occupational Health Nurse at Staywell Occupational Health – 7th April 2020 I have been a home worker for the past 12 months, so I have personal experience of the impact on fitness when work moves to the remote office.  In the same way that many of you may be working from…



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Working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic: Practical advice for employers and employees

April 6th, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Paul Hinckley, Occupational Health Advisor at Staywell Occupational Health – 6th April 2020 COVID-19 has presented us with enormous challenges in terms of how we all work, play and generally live our lives. Many of us are no longer able to attend our usual, familiar working environment. For some, working from home will be…



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COVID-19: Why does testing matter?

April 3rd, 2020 posted by StaywellAdmin

By Paul Hinckley, Occupational Health Advisor at Staywell Occupational Health – 3rd April 2020 At the present time, as Coronavirus continues to spread, and more cases of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the virus) are reported, the UK has been criticised for its slow response in testing more individuals. At the time of writing, testing…