Action to combat Covid-19 is a fast-evolving situation and it is important to keep up-to-date with the latest information and advice.
Below are some useful links for you to find out more support available at the University and our latest position, as well as key links for latest coronavirus information, health advice and higher education queries.
University contacts
For health and wellbeing, you can get support from our Occupational Health team, or access our new Employee Assistance Programme for help with both workplace and personal issues.
To find more how the University is responding to Covid-19, you can check our coronavirus website (which includes a regularly updated list of staff FAQs) or, if your query isn’t answered here, email the Coronavirus Response Group.
Health advice
The NHS Online service that can tell if you need medical help and advice. Use this service if you think you might have coronavirus; if you have been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus; or you have been in close contact with someone with coronavirus. Use the 111 online weblink, or call 111 if you need to speak to someone. Don’t go to a hospital, GP surgery or pharmacy.
Staff should contact the Wellbeing Team if they are asked to be tested or self-isolate by NHS 111 or a medical professional.
Government updates
Latest Government advice and guidance is available on the gov.uk website. You can also check the NHS website for latest health advice. You may also find media outlets such as the BBC useful sources of information.
There is a daily update from the Prime Minister every evening.
Higher education information
The Department for Education can help with queries relating to higher education staff, students and parents with Covid-19 in relation to education. Phone: 0800 046 8687
(opening hours: 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
The Home Office can advise on immigration queries related to coronavirus for international higher education staff and students. Phone: 0800 678 1767 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, free of charge) or email: CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk