NHS Hospitals across England have been told to cancel operations for three months in a bid to free up 30,000 beds for coronavirus patients. In a letter to NHS bosses sent today, NHS England said hospitals should look to cancel all non-urgent surgeries for at least three months.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who arrange our medical examinations are to cancel all examinations for a period of up to 3 months from 17 March 2020. We have been advised by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who arrange our War Pension Scheme/Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) medical examinations for us, that they have taken the decision to cancel all planned examinations for a period of up to 3 months from 17 March 2020.
Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact. To slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact.
Launch of the next stage of the public information campaign including TV adverts featuring CMO Professor Chris Whitty. People are being urged to stay at home for seven days if they develop a high temperature or new continuous cough as part of an expanded public awareness campaign in the fight against COVID-19, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced on Sunday 15 March.
Public should only contact GP or NHS 111 if symptoms worsen. Surveillance testing for COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be expanded to monitor the spread of the virus in the community.
The Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson has today given assurance that the local authority is working to national advice, and guidance in the response to coronavirus - COVID19. At a media briefing held in Council headquarters with Dr Boyd Peters, Medical Director for NHS Highland, Mrs Manson said: "On a daily basis it is no longer business as usual in Highland Council.
Unfortunately the Science Festival organisers have received the latest news from the Highland council in face of the evolving Coronavirus crisis. "In line with national guidance, the Council has moved from containment to delay.
Knockbreck Primary School, and Craighill Primary School, Tain are to be closed from today until further notice. A pupil and a member of staff were taken ill over the weekend and the circumstances have been assessed by the NHS and the Council.
Action will help to support our critical services. Guidance advising that gatherings of 500 people or more should not take place in Scotland has been published.
New daily press conferences to keep public informed on how to protect themselves Meetings with manufacturing industry and calls with international leaders will drive forward efforts to curb the virus UK leading international efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine and produce the medical equipment needed to help people recover From tomorrow daily press conferences will be hosted by the Prime Minister and senior Ministers on the coronavirus pandemic, supported by scientific and medical experts including the Chief Medical Office and Chief Scientific Adviser. The press conferences form part of the government's commitment to clarity and transparency in order to ensure British people are fully informed about the steps they can take to protect themselves and others.
Flexioffices recently conducted a study on remote working/ flexitime/ flexible working whatever you want to call it in light of the coronavirus pandemic. 67% of Scottish workers currently do not have the option to work remotely.
The coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States. Global financial conditions have also been significantly affected.
The Highland Council is working closely with partners in Resilience and following national guidance in relation to the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation. Chief Executive Donna Manson said: "The situation is rapidly changing and we are planning and preparing for the weeks ahead.
New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The following steps will be put in place to support businesses during the 2020-21 financial year: • a 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with a rateable value of less than £69,000 from 1 April 2020.
Wick John O'Groats Airport has been hit hard with the news that Loganair is to axe the flights between Wick and Edimburgh Bookings had already dropped in the last year and the Cornavirus has made things worse. The service will cease at the end of March.
A decision was agreed at the full Council meeting of The Highland Council on 12th March 2020 to make a minor amendment to the newly introduced Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) vehicle restrictions policy. The vehicle restrictions which were introduced at the beginning of February 2020 will be amended with immediate effect to allow householders with oversize trailers access to HWRC to dispose of their household garden waste, electrical appliances and furniture only.
Highland Council has listened to concerns raised by members and bidders over the process of the Trades Services Framework and tender exercise. After a stand-still period which ended on 9 March 2020 and further discussion, Highland Council has announced the termination of the original framework and tender process.
The by-election to elect for a councillor to represent the Eilean a' Cheò Ward on The Highland Council has been won by Calum Munro - Independent -who was one of six candidates who contested the vacancy. He joins Councillors John Finlayson (Independent), John Gordon (Independent) and Calum MacLeod (Non-aligned) in representing Ward 10 on The Highland Council.
A SERIES of Internet of Things (IoT) testbeds will be developed across hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Highlands and Islands as part of a bid to explore how NHS Highland can drive efficiency and enhance user and staff experience. The initial set of networks will be rolled out over the next few months at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban, Fort William's Belford Hospital, and Caithness General Hospital in Wick with more to follow.
Costas Milas, Professor of Finance, University of Liverpool writing for The conversation web site gives his analysis of the budget affect on government debt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With the British public increasingly anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic and business leaders' confidence in the economy sinking, it comes as no surprise that the UK budget is a targeted effort to alleviate the economic headwinds of the virus.
