Updates
Update, 30 April
Published: 30 April 2020
Convalescent plasma donors
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is collecting plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19. Donated plasma will be transfused to patients being treated for COVID-19 in the setting of clinical trials which are running at UHB.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and would like to donate please call and say that you are an NHS worker.
Tel: 0300 123 2323
Details will then be passed to the NHSBT dedicated COVID-19 convalescent plasma team.
Plasma donations can be taken at 28+ days after hospital discharge or at 35+ days after having displayed COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolated and recovered.
Anyone who is eligible to donate will be contacted by NHSBT to book an appointment, relative to their phase of recovery.
Hand and sleep care
The importance of getting enough sleep and looking after your hands cannot be stressed enough at this time.
We’ve put together some tips to help minimise the impact of frequent hand washing on the skin as well as some steps you can take to improve your sleep during this global pandemic.
Free parking passes at HGS sites
Guidance is now available for staff who have free parking passes at HGS sites that are due for renewal.