Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 9077 1 (Web only publication)
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Contents

Introduction

Context

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

B) During the pandemic
Absence management
Disciplinary issues
Working flexibly
Terms and conditions of service
Working Time Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety issues
Pandemic specific vaccination
Support to those working in NHSScotland

C) After the first wave
Recovery stage

Appendix One: Nursing and Midwifery Council statement

Appendix Two: Disclosure Scotland checks in a pandemic

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