Dear All,

Our number one priority remains the safety of our colleagues, candidates and clients.

In light of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help minimise the spread of the virus, we are following the latest Government recommendations and we are asking anyone with flu-like symptoms who plan on visiting our office to not come in and self-isolate for 7 days.  

Even if you don’t have symptoms, please maintain social distancing (at least 1 metre between yourself and other people) and avoid any handshakes.  

Our head office is still open, however will be running an APPOINTMENT ONLY scheme until further notice. Please contact your consultant to arrange any form of appointment.  

Please read and continue to follow the below/attached safety guidance notes to minimise the impact to you, your colleagues and the general public.  

Wash your hands frequently

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty. • Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub eliminates the virus if it is on your hands.  

Practice respiratory hygiene

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• When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. • Why? Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing prevent the spread of germs and viruses. If you sneeze or cough into your hands, you may contaminate objects or people that you touch.

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Maintain social distancing

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• Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. • Why? When someone who is infected with a respiratory disease, like the Coronavirus, coughs or sneezes they project small droplets containing the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

• Why? Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your contaminated hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.

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If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

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• Why? Whenever you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, it is important to seek medical attention promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Respiratory symptoms with fever can have a range of causes, and depending on your personal travel history and circumstances, the Coronavirus could be one of them.

If you have any further questions regarding the coronavirus or think you have the symptoms or you are feeling unwell, please call the NHS helpline on; 111

Elliot Benton  

Group Director

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