Most NHS workers are feeling understandably very anxious as 19 July approaches. A large part of this is, of course, down to the creeping covid admissions in various parts of the country. However, concerns have also been raised about infection control and public behaviour once ‘freedom day’ dawns.
Many trusts have taken matters into their own hands and
Many will also be going further and maintaining social distancing, flexible working for those who can and also operating a covid visiting policy in the case of Hull Teaching Hospitals.
As of yet there has been no clear message from the centre on this and Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, has called for national guidance.