Covid-19: Protecting you and your workforce

Read the NPA’s latest Patient safety update  which highlights some key topics that are concerning most members significantly, as well as our advice on practicing safely and within reasonable boundaries during the current pandemic.

PPE:

Read the latest update: Update on obtaining further PPE supplies

Testing: 

DHSC resources

Getting tested: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

Track coronavirus cases: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-track-coronavirus-cases

Test and Trace how it works: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works

NPA advice

Read the latest NPA update: Access to tests for community pharmacy staff

Mental health:

Also, please read further NPA advice on:

Managing the mental health of pharmacists and the pharmacy team during the COVID-19 pandemic

Please see our compiled list of free resources for you and your pharmacy team

A new counselling service available with NPA Recommended Business Partner, Care First. During these difficult times you may find that you and your pharmacy staff need help with maintaining efficiency and a positive workplace environment. The NPA has newly appointed Care First who provide Employee Assistance Programmes to all NPA Members

Infection prevention and control

NPA update on UK health bodies have issued new guidance on COVID-19 infection prevention and control

NHSE&I ‘Every action counts’  suite of resources includes an implementation toolkit supported by communication and operational resources to strengthen IPC leadership and culture, staff and patient engagement, training, and operational management.

 Further advice:

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Advice to patients and the public on social distancing

Advice for pet owners during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crime Prevention Advice for Pharmacies