Coronavirus
For the latest information on symptoms and what to do if you if become unwell, check the NHS site.
Should you become unwell or show symptoms and require a period of isolation, this can be provided in a hotel free of charge with support given locally.
Covid-19 testing is available on site.
Covid-19 and Ramadan
Line managers, supervisors and colleagues should be aware of key advice relating to Muslim staff that may be observing fasting during the month of Ramadan.
The NHS Muslim Network and the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) share some top tips for supporting colleagues throughout Ramadan: https://people.nhs.uk/guides/covid-19-and-ramadan/
Ramadan ends on Saturday 23 May.
Wellbeing videos
Christina Dougall, Senior MSK Physiotherapist and Site Lead, has provided exercise videos to improve your physical wellbeing.
Staff welfare and wellbeing guide
The full range of support available.
Chaplaincy
Our Chaplaincy Team makes sure patients, staff, relatives and friends in our hospitals get the support they need from representatives of various faiths and beliefs. Our team consists of full-time, part-time and trained volunteer chaplains.
Support available
Chaplains offer a wide range of confidential support and assistance to people of all faiths and beliefs. At the request of patients, relatives, friends or staff, we can:
- offer a listening ear
- be present at times of distress and anxiety
- provide scriptures / holy texts or religious materials
- help in the spiritual search to understand a concern or illness
- help contact your local faith community
- reflect upon loss, grief and End of Life issues
- offer support on ethical and religious questions
- offer religious support through prayer, worship, ritual or sacraments
- advise on funeral arrangements and associated matters.
What should I do in an emergency?
Please ask ward staff to contact us in an emergency. We provide a 24 hour service and the appropriate on-call chaplain can be contacted via the switchboard: 020 3416 5000.
