Reopening of Jobcentres

PCS members opposed to unsafe extension of Jobcentre services – Write to your manager In a survey PCS members working in jobcentres have opposed the planned extension of services to the public on safety grounds. For further details please see the link below: https://www.pcs.org.uk/department-for-work-and-pensions/news/pcs-members-opposed-to-unsafe-extension-of-jobcentre-services-   PCS survey highlights staff fears of jobcentres reopening The prospect … Continue reading Reopening of Jobcentres

Lancet review backs better masks and physical distancing

Reducing physical distancing advice from 2 metres to 1 metre could double the risk of coronavirus infection, according to the most comprehensive study to date. The research, commissioned and part-funded by the World Health Organisation (WHO), also concludes respirators rather than less protective surgical masks should be the ‘minimum’ requirement for health care work. The … Continue reading Lancet review backs better masks and physical distancing