Clinically Vulnerable FamiliesFeb 18, 2023

đŸ“ˆ Workplace and school absences are rising.

These two recent stories have put the spotlight on how we are simply NOT

#LearningToLiveWithCovid

How do we deal with it?
*Learn* how to make it safe?

- No, force unfit people back to the grind.

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https://t.co/zW9NeN2v89

GPs may be asked to limit fit notes as part of 'ridiculous' government plans

GPs may be encouraged to recommend people with long-term sickness return to work and therefore reduce the number of fit notes in ‘ridiculous’ Government plans. 

Pulse Today
Show threadClinically Vulnerable FamiliesFeb 18, 2023

We are seeing workplaces that are not made safe for vulnerable employees. Airborne mitigations are not implemented. People are losing jobs.

Those with severe #LongCovid are also struggling.

Not writing fit notes doesn't solve the underlying issue.

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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/feb/10/third-of-15-year-olds-persistently-absent-school-england

Third of 15-year-olds persistently absent from school in England since September

Attendance rates remain lower than before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, research finds

The Guardian
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There are children and adults at risk from Covid infections?

Yet children are not allowed to test without medical approval, and if positive they must return day 4 whilst still infectious.

Some schools even pick up children to make sure they return.

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Feb 18, 2023 at 1:06pmWeb
Show threadClinically Vulnerable FamiliesFeb 18, 2023

What level of threat to life and health should be acceptable to vulnerable people?

If we can improve safety the majority of vulnerable families would be happy in school.

#CleanAir supported #MasksInSchool

Working remotely must remain an option for all vulnerable employees.

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