Over Exposed and Under-Protected - The Devastating Impact of COVID-19 on Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Great Britain

Over Exposed and Under-Protected - The Devastating Impact of COVID-19 on Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Great Britain The survey (conducted by the Runnymede Trust and ICM in June 2020), illuminates why BME groups are at greater risk from Covid-19: they are more likely to be working outside their home, more likely to be using public transport, more likely to be working in key worker roles, less likely to be protected with PPE and more likely to live in multigenerational, overcrowded housing, so much less able to self-isolate and shield.

See also:

• Coronavirus: Ethnic minorities 'over-exposed' to Covid-19 BBC News

How to embed flexible working for nurses

How to embed flexible working for nurses This guidance signposts to the latest research and thinking concerning flexible working, highlights what nurses look for in a flexible role, and identifies a number of key enablers to successfully embedding a culture of flexible working. NHS Employers

NHS recruitment drive to help tackle loneliness and improve lives

NHS recruitment drive to help tackle loneliness and improve lives The NHS is recruiting a growing army of social prescribing link workers to combat loneliness and isolation fuelled by coronavirus. More than 1,200 are already helping people to improve their mental health and get more exercise by taking part in activities from gardening to ballroom dancing. NHS England

Coronavirus: Is the UK in a better position than we think?

Coronavirus: Is the UK in a better position than we think? Another day, another worrying coronavirus headline.

On Tuesday it was reported the UK's testing and tracing system was not good enough to prevent a second wave once schools reopen.

It came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last week the brakes were being applied on the lifting of further restrictions.

And that was off the back of the announcement that parts of northern England were to have some of the lockdown restrictions reimposed on them.

The problem, ministers and their advisers warned, was that infections were on the rise. BBC News

See also:

• Schools 'must come before pubs and restaurants in future' BBC News
• Ministers admit struggling Covid contact tracing system MUST improve The Daily Mail
  
• Covid-19 survivors should be exempt from having to self-isolate, government scientific advisers say The Daily Mail
• Coronavirus England: Interactive map shows worst-hit areas The Daily Mail
• Why is the government buying Covid tests without evidence they work? The Guardian
• English councils with highest Covid rates launch own test-and-trace systems The Guardian
• Four key failings of England's Covid-19 test-and-trace system The Guardian
• Lack of special border measures before UK coronavirus lockdown was 'serious mistake' The Guardian
• Coronavirus: Leaked data reveals tens of thousands of NHS patients waiting a year for treatment The Independent
• NHS doctors demand guarantees that PPE failings will not be repeated if a second wave hits iNews

NHS: MPs pilot system to measure delivery of key pledges

NHS: MPs pilot system to measure delivery of key pledges MPs are to launch a new system for evaluating whether key health targets are being met in England.

A panel of experts reporting to the Commons health committee will assess progress made on policy commitments, starting with maternity services.

They will rate performance from "outstanding" to "inadequate" and seek to drive improvements where needed. BBC News

See also:

• Process for independent evaluation of progress on Government commitments Health and Social Care Select Committee   

Autistic man detained by NHS for 14 years to be released

Autistic man detained by NHS for 14 years to be released An autistic man detained by the NHS for more than 14 years could soon be released and allowed to live a “full and active life” after The Independent highlighted his case. The Independent