Written question asked by Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 12 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 May 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Agency Nurses: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether agency nurses working in hospitals, nursing homes and care homes are being tested for COVID-19.
- Answer
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All National Health Service and social care staff, including nurses, can apply for a test if they are experiencing symptoms using digital portal. The employer referral portal allows employers to refer essential workers who are self-isolating either because they or member(s) of their household have COVID-19 symptoms, for testing.
Asymptomatic care home staff are now eligible for testing through the ‘whole home’ testing portal.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4274
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Care homes Agency nurses Hospitals Screening Coronavirus
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- 2021-07-21 10:31:29 +0100
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