COVID Test and Trace Scheme

The new test and trace scheme, which aims to identify people who have come into contact with someone with COVID, is now up and running. This is a link to information about what to do if you are contacted by a contact tracer:

NHS Information

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/nhs-test-and-trace-if-youve-been-in-contact-with-a-person-who-has-coronavirus/

 

Camden Information - Please Read This

This is the information for staff about the test and trace scheme that Camden has issued. Please make sure you read it so you know what to do if you are contacted by the test and trace service.

https://lbcamden.sharepoint.com/sites/intranet/communications/Pages/test-and-trace-what-it-means-for-you.aspx

 

WHAT LINE MANAGERS NEED TO DO

If a staff member tells you they have COVID symptoms, or if a staff member test positive and has been in the workplace in the 48 hour period before symptoms started, please make sure you follow the procedure listed here

https://lbcamden.sharepoint.com/sites/intranet/communications/Pages/what-to-do-if-a-member-of-your-team-has-coronavirus-symptoms.aspx

 

More Government Information about Workplaces and Test & Trace

You can find more information about Test and Trace and Workplaces here (updated 15 June 2020)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-workplace-guidance

 

There is more information in the general Test and Trace Guidebook section here 

https://ascpractice.camden.gov.uk/early-help-guide/family-early-help-covid-guidebook/covid-nhs-and-government-information/tests-for-covid-test-and-trace/