COVID-19

Resources and guidance developed to support NHS workforce leaders and teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 information and resources

This section brings together information and resources developed during and following the COVID-19 pandemic to support workforce leaders and their teams across the health system.

It includes:

  • NHS Staff Council guidance to support employing organisations in managing COVID-19 cases and transitioning staff back to their normal contractual sick pay arrangements.
  • News, updates and resources relating to COVID-19.
  • Archived temporary workforce guidance produced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) during the pandemic.

These resources provide useful context and reference material for employers on policies and practices introduced in response to COVID-19.

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COVID-19: NHS Staff Council joint guidance

Joint guidance following the withdrawal of DHSC’s terms and conditions COVID-19 guidance.

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NHS Staff required to stay away from the workplace due to COVID-19

Guidance from NHS England for staff who are required to stay away from the workplace due to COVID-19.

1 February 2023
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Archive: COVID-19 guidance

The following COVID-19 workforce guidance has been archived and is no longer current.