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[Shielding Doctors Network @ShieldingDrs]

Concerned about returning to work after shielding?

This Facebook group is for #shielding #healthcare workers - chat with others

https://t.co/UHNP7ECbRW

[Clare Lauwerys 💙 🫁 🔭 @ClareLauwerys]

Immunosuppressed people - our Spring jab is now 3 months after our 4th.
Details on page 28 of chapter 14a of the Green Book

[Blood Cancer UK @bloodcancer_uk]

Six weeks ago, we highlighted the appalling racial disparity in 3rd dose roll-out.

Since then, @NHSEngland has failed to publish data on what's happened since or any plans to address it.

Immunocompromised people from ethnic minorities deserve better!

https://t.co/U0nMoApAxT

[Gemma Peters @gemmapeters]

When you try & deliver something complicated at pace mistakes can happen. That’s why partnerships between NHS & patient organisations are vital, they allow fast course correction which is what’s happened here through our work w/ @NHSDigital on covid treatment #StrongerTogether

[Shielding Doctors Network @ShieldingDrs]

@SarahJTodd @JolyonMaugham @cv_cev @GoodLawProject @covid_teachers Yes please do!

[Charlotte Squires @CharSquires]

And here is our poster 👍

Quick Summary:
- remote working can be hard
- being a trainee with health stuff can be hard
- connecting people has benefits both in terms of achievement and support - let’s do it more often

#remotetrainees @AMEE_Online

[Dr Sarah Todd #TeamGP #StaySafeBeKind @SarahJTodd]

This is true.
And it's not just about the clinically vulnerable. It's for all our safety.
We would not tolerate dirty drinking water in our workplace.
Now we have the evidence, we should not be tolerating stale air either.
@H_S_E @CSA_HSE

[Hilary Swales @HilarySwales]

@SarahJTodd Completely agree that all with specific Covid risk have the appropriate risk assessment and support they need. Pleased the article included mention of Lord Mendelsohn writing on behalf of APPG on vulnerable groups to demand national guidance for this group of clinicians

[Dr Sarah Todd #TeamGP #StaySafeBeKind @SarahJTodd]

There is already clear NHS Employers / NHSE England guidance regarding the need for risk assessment for CEV staff.
https://t.co/eKfTQ2hRYh
https://t.co/1TkhogX3i6
The gap between national guidance and frontline implementation now clearly needs addressing.
And access to OH.

[Dr Sarah Todd #TeamGP #StaySafeBeKind @SarahJTodd]

Yes, many thanks to the @APPG_VGP for their support and helping raise the profile of the @the_shielding @ShieldingDrs @cv_cev in Parliament.
(Obviously this article highlights the shortcomings of risk assessments in the NHS. I can't imagine any better in other employment sectors)

[Shielding Doctors Network @ShieldingDrs]

@RCoANews @RCollEM @rcpsych @Maitra_R @HilarySwales @sarah16107480 @SarahJTodd @DrSarahHal @Anaes_Trainees @Assoc_Anaes @TheBMA @BMA_JuniorDocs @morefluids @NHSEngland

[Shielding Doctors Network @ShieldingDrs]

CEV Healthcare workers are mentioned here. Keep up to date on what should be happening - risk assessment is so important - https://t.co/SjJim1yq5G.

[APPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics @APPG_VGP]

Following our webinar on cancer & immune-deficiency @APPG_VGP Officer Lord Mendelsohn has set out recommendations to minister for vulnerable groups Nadine Dorries for a strategy for the protection of the #CEV 👇

[Carly Webb @carly_webb16]

This page is excellent, it highlights the remaining risk for patients with blood cancer even after vaccination due to reduced efficacy. So important in understanding our risk. @ShieldingDrs @MPNVoice

[Dr Sarah Todd #TeamGP #StaySafeBeKind @SarahJTodd]

@trishgreenhalgh @bmj_latest Can someone/ANYONE(!) please organise antibody testing for people admitted to hospital due to COVID infection despite double vaccination? We need to know whether these are the peeps who have failed to develop a decent IgG anti-spike antibody response. In the interests of science!

[APPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics @APPG_VGP]

Thank you to our host Lord Mendelsohn and speakers @rowntron, @drlennardlee, @AlisonBirtle, @hal_cohen and @NYLCandCLL for your insights in our webinar yesterday on cancer and immunocompromised people, and to attendees for your informative and moving contributions.

[Nia Hughes @NiaHugh75865149]

@trishgreenhalgh we’ve been asking for this since last year. ITU staff have clearly been protected by the FFP3 masks, despite caring for the sickest of COVID patients, as was demonstrated in a study of healthcare professional mortality and morbidity from COVID last year.

[Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally]

And I'm back! It's so nice to be on this side of the desk. Easing back in after shielding/sick/working from home.
Did a few fracture clinics over half-term. Loving my e-cycle commute. Great team @ESHTNHS. @ShieldingDrs

[UHNM NHS Trust 🏥 @UHNM_NHS]

👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬Would you like to know what immune-response you develop following the Covid-19 vaccine? We are looking to recruit 80 people to take part in this study ➡️ https://t.co/PvKwnAo4XD

[Dr Sonia Wolf @freshblooddr]

Useful study. Reduced antibody response to Pzifer vaccine in CLL patients, esp those on ibrutinib and venetoclax. Patients need disease-specific advice and counselling. Expect more similar studies to follow. https://t.co/1uA3Bsnizx

[Shielding Doctors Network @ShieldingDrs]

The new Gas has an awesome project by shielding anaesthetists. 💪🏻

[Royal College of Anaesthetists @RCoANews]

📡Welcome to the Spring issue of The Gas.

Written by anaesthetists in training for anaesthetists in training. 🙌🏽

https://t.co/lac7rurbeN

This edition includes articles on:

📝examinations news
🤰🏽pregnancy, training & a pandemic
☂️the shielding perspective