These pages contain important information and the latest guidance for all staff to refer to.
This is a single point of contact so that information and updates are easily accessible whilst staff are working on-site or from home.
Important contact details
| Coronavirus mailbox – for all staff enquiries relating to COVID-19 | bchft.covid19@nhs.net |
| ‘Red phone’ – to be used for emergency purposes only | 01902 444141 |
| HR mailbox – to submit self-isolation forms and for general HR queries | bchft.HRsupport@nhs.net |
Coronavirus symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
- New continuous cough and/or
- High temperature
- A loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste (anosmia)
Latest guidance
The government has published guidance for people staying at home with confirmed or possible coronavirus:
- If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. This action will help protect others in your community whilst you are infectious.
- Plan ahead and ask others for help to ensure that you can successfully stay at home.
- Ask your employer, friends and family to help you to get the things you need to stay at home.
- Stay at least 2 metres (about 3 steps) away from other people in your home whenever possible.
- Sleep alone, if that is possible.
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, each time using soap and water.
- Stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible.
- You do not need to call NHS111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.
More information can be found on the PHE website.