Scottish Government

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GUIDANCE HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED. PLEASE REFER TO http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/11132555/0 FOR THECURRENT GUIDANCE.

Contents

Introduction

Context

A) Before the Pandemic
Mapping the workforce
The impact of pandemic flu
Monitoring absence
Sources of staffing
Internal redeployment
Other sources of staffing
Bank staff
Sharing staff between organisations at local level
Drawing on new sources of staffing
Working with Local Authorities
Building up a local pool
Other sources of staffing
General Practice
Education and training issues
Working with independent sector
Issues in mental health services

B) During the pandemic
Absence Management
Disciplinary issues
Working flexibly
Terms and conditions of service
Working Time Regulations
Health and safety
Staff support

C After the first wave
Recovery stage

Appendix One - Nursing and Midwifery Council statement

Appendix Two - Disclosure

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