Despite the relatively successful implementation of the national Covid vaccination strategy, there is no room for complacency when it comes to the delivery of services across all employers where Napo is represented. This is why we are engaging in twice weekly meetings with senior NPS leaders to discuss the NPS recovery strategy in addition to our regular contact with the Director General. Similar engagement is also taking place with Cafcass and PBN.
Whilst there has been a lifting of the pause on some activities, all of the joint recovery work with employers is set against a background of continuing to monitor local case rates and the national road map announcements from Government.
We have been informed in recovery meetings with the NPS that Regional Directors have been reminded to take account of case numbers in their local area adjusting the type of activities to any increase in case numbers or the emergence of any Covid variant of concern.
This consideration should also be reflected in all associated risk assessments. Therefore, should members have concerns about any activity they are being requested to undertake, they are encouraged to approach their Napo Branch for advice who will be able to escalate