Critical staff in ‘exceptional circumstances’ – including some NHS workers, air traffic controllers and railway signallers – will be allowed...
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The CBI and CIPD have called for urgent action to amend self-isolation policies as employers report surging numbers of staff...
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The NHS app sent half a million alerts last week, and employers have called for plans to make the app less sensitive to be brought forward.
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Faculty urges caution on reopening, and advises on vaccination and testing
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonAs occupational health practitioners brace themselves for the easing of Covid restrictions next week, the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM)...
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The expected surge in Covid-19 infections could leave hundreds of thousands of younger people with long-term health problems, researchers have warned.
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MPs have approved compulsory coronavirus vaccinations for care home workers in England.
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The CBI has called on the government to bring forward changes to Covid self-isolation rules to 19 July rather than wait until 16 August.
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A number of employers have joined forces in a further government-backed push to ensure as many people as possible receive...
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Unions and employers seek clarity over ‘dropping’ of health and safety rules
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMore clarity needed as the government plans to announce that requirements such as mask-wearing and social distancing will be removed from 19 July.
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The deadline for applications under the EU settlement scheme was 30 June 2021.
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Jaguar Land Rover pilot shows how OH can help in reaching ‘vaccine hesitant’
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonWith the UK’s journey out of the Covid-19 pandemic increasingly appearing to be a race between vaccination and variants, how...
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This week’s postponement of lifting all coronavirus restrictions – from 21 June to 19 July – has thrown many businesses...
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Charity coalition urges protection for employees with reduced vaccine protection
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA coalition of charities has written a letter to employers to urge them to put protective measures in place for...
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Government expected to announce that care home staff will be given 16 weeks to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Survey of managers reveals fears about colleagues' Covid-19 vaccination status.