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Dear all,

I hope this email finds you well and that you have had a chance to rest and recharge over the summer. I would like to thank you for your dedication and resilience over the last 18 months whether you have been on site or working remotely.

Following a phased approach to our return to site planning, we are now embarking on Stage 2 (trial and develop) shaped through the Future Ways of Working project. This will run from 1 September 2021 to Spring 2022.  

In this stage, staff who have been working remotely will return to a regular pattern of work on site. Please see my previous email from July 2021 for more details on this.

It has been encouraging to see so many people back on site over the last few weeks, joining those who have been here throughout, and I look forward to seeing many more of you in the coming months.

We know some staff may be feeling apprehensive about returning to site, but we hope your colleagues are reassuring you. If you have concerns around returning to site, please have a look at our Future Ways of Working webpage. In addition to Frequently Asked Questions, there are links to welcome (back) tours as well as support services such as the university counselling service and Confidential Care Employee Assistance Programme.

We’re working on a programme of events and activities on site in the autumn, keep an eye on our website and George’s Weekly for more information.

Safety protocols

We all have a responsibility to reduce the risk of transmitting Covid-19 especially given our hospital setting. We are asking all university staff to observe our four key safety measures on site:

  • Test yourself twice a week: LFD test kits are available from the University reception from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm
  • Get vaccinated: Vaccination services are available at the Atkinson Morley Wing of St George’s Hospital
  • Wear a mask in crowded areas: Type II masks will be mandatory on the hospital site in communal areas and in clinical and lab settings. These can be collected at the University and Hospital entrances to St George’s as well as in the Library. We are recommending their use in crowded areas, which could include lecture theatres and teaching rooms.  
  • Make space: Keep your distance where possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

Many thanks indeed for your continued co-operation. I look forward to hearing your feedback in due course.

Best wishes,

Paul Ratcliffe
Chief Operating Officer

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