Updates
Update, 1 April
Published: 01 April 2020
Information governance guidance for COVID-19
Due to the increased importance of remote consultation and remote working, some standard IG rules have been temporarily relaxed.
The guidelines are available to view on the link below and follow the national guidance and that of the Information Commissioner.
Outpatient X-ray hours changing
Outpatient X-ray at QEHB is changing its hours of operation.
From Monday 6 April 2020 the department's hours will be 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
The hours are being changed to increase staffing in other areas of the department during this challenging time.
Latest childcare information
Local councils are providing the latest information on what childcare is available to key workers.
To access the information, please see the relevant council in the "Other websites" section.
NHS staff benefit: Gousto
As a way of thanking NHS staff, Gousto, the food box provider, is inviting you to join their priority queue.
With Gousto you can subscribe to their service and get fresh ingredients delivered to your house.
If you are have a Gousto account and would like to get your place on the priority queue then follow the below link to confirm your NHS email address by Friday 3 April 2020. The Gousto team will review and validate all applications and get in touch with you to choose your recipes.
Controlled drug ordering – electronic requisitions
From Thursday 2 April 2020 the current process of ordering controlled drugs via CD order books will be suspended temporarily across the Trust, and replaced with an electronic solution.
These changes are to improve patient access to medicines while safeguarding staff and ensuring CD ordering processes can be achieved during periods of staff shortages.
For the full and detailed information regarding the change, please see the "Downloads" section.