British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Month – How To Help Your Heart:

To mark Heart Month, this February, BHF are asking the nation to take some simple steps to improve their heart health. During March, BHF will be testing a new on-line ‘learn CPR in 15 Minutes’ training tool which CWU Reps and members can try, and in April the new training tool and a new BHF App will be launched nationally.

Why Help Your Heart?

Currently, there are around 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases and 1 in 2 of us will experience a heart or circulatory condition during our lifetime.

However, making small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your heart health, which in the long term could help reduce your risk of heart and circulatory related conditions such as diabetes, stroke, vascular dementia or heart disease.

Here are some of the ways which you can improve your heart health and support the BHF during Heart Month:

Keep Track Of Your Numbers

If you’re concerned about your blood pressure, speak to your GP or a pharmacist. You can normally get it checked at your GP surgery or local pharmacy. Having high blood pressure means you’re at an increased risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, so it’s really important that you know your numbers.

Around 28 per cent of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, which can be caused by unhealthy habits. Being overweight, drinking too much alcohol and not doing enough exercise are all examples of factors which can increase your risk of getting high blood pressure – see the BHF Website link below.

Get Moving

Whatever your age or ability, exercising can help to improve your general wellbeing. In fact, regular physical activity can help to reduce the risk of developing heart and circulatory disease by up to 35 per cent. Just taking 20 to 30 minutes from your day to exercise, whether that is going for a run or a walk, can help make such a difference to your heart.

This year, BHF are the Charity of the Year for the London Marathon. While not all of us are ready to run a marathon why not take inspiration from those running it and check out some of the BHF challenges to get started – see the BHF Website link below.

Eat Healthy

A healthy and balanced diet can help to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and can help you to maintain a healthy weight. It can also help to lower your cholesterol levels.

Even if you already have a heart condition, eating healthily can still be of benefit to your heart health. Try to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, pulses and wholegrain varieties of bread, rice and pasta. You should also look to choose options that are lower in saturated fat, salt and sugar where you can.

If you need some tasty recipes to get you started, check out the BHF’s online magazine, ‘Heart Matters’, which has plenty of delicious options.

Take On The Dechox Challenge

Sign up to take on the BHF’s ‘Dechox Challenge’ this March. Challenge yourself, your family, or your friends to give up chocolate, cake and biscuits, or all three, for 31 days, to help raise money for BHF life-saving research. The money that you raise from the Dechox challenge will help to fund BHF’s life saving research into conditions such as heart attack, stroke and vascular dementia – see the BHF Website link below.

Become A BHF Lifesaver – Learn CPR In Just 15 Minutes

The survival rate for out of hospital cardiac arrests in the UK is less than one in 10, and every minute without CPR or defibrillation can reduce the chances of survival by up to 10 per cent. You can learn how to save a life by performing CPR in just 15 minutes – see the BHF Website Link below.

Train Others In CPR

If you’re experienced in CPR why not help to train others including friends, family and work colleagues. Training more people in life saving skills such as CPR, defibrillator awareness and the recovery position will help to create a nation of life savers, meaning that in an emergency, you’ll know what to do.

Register Defibrillators On ‘The Circuit’

If you have a defibrillator, register on ‘“The Circuit’, which is the national defibrillator network developed by the BHF which maps defibrillators so that ambulance services across the UK can direct bystanders to the nearest device at the crucial moment. Register defibrillators on ‘The Circuit’ today – it could end up saving a life – see the BHF Website link below.

Be Kind To Yourself 

Stress alone won’t cause heart and circulatory diseases, but it can lead to unhealthy habits that may increase your risk. Making sure you get plenty of rest, eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise regularly and keep in touch with friends and family for support can really help improve your wellbeing.

It’s important to understand that it’s normal and okay to feel stressed at times and there is support out there if you need it. If you need additional information on understanding stress and how it affects the heart – see the BHF Website link below for help.

Help Others For The BHF 

There are many ways that you can help those living with heart and circulatory diseases. By becoming a volunteer for the BHF – whether at one of their 710 nationwide shops – or by supporting at an event – you’ll be playing a crucial role in helping raise money for life saving research.

Volunteering can also help you stay physically active and do wonders for your sense of wellbeing. In fact, a BHF survey found, nearly 7 in 10 (68%) respondents stated that volunteering has improved their mental health. It’s also a great way to meet new people and become part of a team. Visit the BHF volunteering page – see the BHF Website link below.

BHF Website Links: –

BHF Homepage Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/

BHF Get Moving/Challenges Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events

BHF Dechox Challenge: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise/dechox-2022

BHF Become a Lifesaver – Learn CPR in 15 Minutes Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life

BHF “The Circuit” Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/national-defibrillator-network-the-circuit

BHF ‘Stress’ Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/stress

BHF Volunteering Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer/register-your-interest/get-started

BHF Heart Matters Magazine Link: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

22LTB078 British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Month – How To Help Your Heart

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CAPITA: TV LICENCE – BBC CONTRACT RENEWAL

Earlier today Capita announced that the BBC contract for the TV Licence has been extended for a further five years until June 2027.  It should be noted that Capita have operated this lucrative contract for the last 20 years since the Post Office lost it.

This five-year extension removes a degree of uncertainty for our members as there has been much political and media speculation regarding the continuation of the TV Licence.  Clearly this is good news for our members as it will allow job security for a reasonable period.

Reproduced below is the Capita TVL communication from Paul Johnston, TVL Managing Director, confirming this positive development.

A message from Paul – we have agreed a new contract extension with BBC

 Hi everyone,

 I have some fantastic news to share with you.

 We have secured a five-year contract extension to continue partnering with the BBC to administer the TV Licence in the UK.

 The contract renewal will run from July 2022 until June 2027 and is testament to the hard work you have all been doing to support our partner for more than 20 years.

 I want to say thank you for your continued support and let’s keep delivering first class services for our client and their customers!

Yours sincerely

Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary

22LTB077 – Capita – TV Licence – BBC Contract Renewal

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TUC MARCH AND RALLY – SATURDAY 19th MARCH, BLACKPOOL – MOBILISING THE CWU

The TUC have called a march and rally in response to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The event will take place from 11:00 on Saturday 19th March in Blackpool.

The CWU have been pushing the TUC to be more proactive in both their opposition to this government and their support for our New Deal for Workers Campaign. On this basis, it is crucial that our Regions and Branches are well represented on the 19th March.

The march and rally will coincide directly with the Tory Party Spring Conference, which is being held in Blackpool at the same time. This is a great opportunity for a trade union led activity to gain media coverage and challenge the actions of this government.

Branches will be aware that this event clashes with the UN Anti-Racism Day rally in London. Branches will of course make the appropriate decisions about delegations to each event. We will also ensure that our block and branding at the TUC organised march in Blackpool reflects our already well established CWU against racism messaging.

We will share further details on the march and rally in the coming weeks. We want to see a large block of members, representatives, friends, and families protesting under the CWU banner. We will be using all means possible nationally to raise awareness of this event.

Yours sincerely

Dave Ward
General Secretary

22LTB076 TUC MARCH AND RALLY SATURDAY 19th MARCH BLACKPOOL MOBILISING THE CWU

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POST OFFICE: HORIZON – BEIS SELECT COMMITTEE INTERIM REPORT & EDM 822

Branches will recall the BEIS Select Committee launched an inquiry into Post Office and the Horizon system in March 2020 which was described as examining “…the impact on sub-postmasters, its effect on the future viability of the Post Office, and examine the lessons the Government and Post Office Ltd have learned from a scandal.”  We submitted both written and oral evidence to the inquiry; however, the second session of the inquiry scheduled for 26^thMarch 2020, which was which was due to hear evidence from Paula Vennells, former CEO, Nick Read, current CEO, Fujitsu, the Minister and BEIS and UKGI officials was postponed due to Covid-19.  The Committee continued to receive written evidence.

Following the Government announcement of the independent Horizon review led by Sir Wyn Williams in June 2020 which was subsequently declared a statutory inquiry, the BEIS Select Committee made the decision to pause their oral evidence sessions until after the review to “avoid creating conflicts between parliamentary and legal processes”.  In the meantime, the Select Committee felt a very pressing issue was compensation for Postmasters and in particular the 555 who brought the Group Litigation against Post Office and won in December 2019.  It has been well publicised that the Group litigants eventually settled for £57.75m; however, after taking into account legal costs of £46m, they only received on average around £20k each, which of course completely dwarfs their average losses which are estimated to be more than £100k each.

With this unfairness in mind, the Committee took oral evidence on the matter of compensation via sessions on 14^th December 2021 and 11^th January 2022.  Whilst on this occasion we didn’t participate in the oral hearings, we nonetheless made a comprehensive written submission.

Accordingly, we are pleased that the BEIS Select Committee has today published an ”interim” written report on the issue of compensation.  This contains 29 powerful conclusions/recommendations, the most critical of which is the following, which is a “demand” rather than a recommendation:

“We demand that the Government as a matter of urgency commit to ensuring that the 555 are fully compensated for all of their losses on the same basis as other victims of this scandal receiving compensation.”

The full report can be downloaded via the following link:

https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/8879/documents/95841/default/

In the circumstances, we naturally welcome the BEIS Select Committee’s interim report and urge the Government to fully and fairly compensate the 555 former Postmasters who suffered so terribly at the hands of Post Office.  We will obviously be keeping a close eye on further developments including any responses from both Government and Post Office.

EDM 882 – Post Office Horizon compensation scheme

On the same theme, the following EDM was tabled by Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow, on 6^th January 2022 and has already gained 116 signatories from across all the major parties.

That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating impact on these individuals and their families, especially as they exposed the scandal against all odds and have been left with the legal bill for doing so; resolves that all those affected by this scandal, including the 555 litigants, must receive compensation that is commensurate with the suffering they have faced; and strongly urges the Government to put in place an external compensation scheme that is outside the scope of the Post Office and provide this group with the redress they not only deserve but are entitled to.

Branches can view the current signatories via the following link and are urged to contact their local MPs to encourage them to sign this important EDM if they have not already done so:

https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/59315

Sir Wyn Williams Inquiry – Evidence Sessions Began 14^thFebruary

Last but not least, Sir Wyn Williams’ Horizon Inquiry has commenced its oral evidence sessions this week in relation to the “Human Impact” of the Horizon scandal and we have heard some harrowing stories from former Postmasters who were so badly treated by Post Office.  The CWU will be giving evidence to the inquiry at a date to be confirmed.

As a consequence of these developments and activities, the Horizon scandal has received significant media attention over the past few days including the following articles:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/feb/14/i-knew-something-was-wrong-first-witness-in-post-office-hearing-breaks-down

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60402961

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60375978

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252513159/Post-Office-scandal-victims-to-tell-their-stories-in-public

It can only be hoped that with all the political scrutiny, along with the judicial inquiry, that the many hundreds of victims of Horizon will see justice done after so many years of campaigning and seeking to expose those responsible who must be held to account.

Further developments will be reported.

Yours sincerely

Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary

22LTB075 Post Office – Horizon – BEIS Select Committee Interim Report & EDM 822

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Royal Mail Group – ‘Let’s Talk Menopause’ Campaign – Launch of Enhanced Menopause Support Package For Women – Today 17 February 2022

Royal Mail Group currently has around 16,500 women employees who are likely to be experiencing menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms – so as one of the UK’s largest employers – it matters to them!  Following discussions with the Royal Mail Group’s Head of Health and Wellbeing, we very much welcome and support the commitment of the business, through the new ‘Let’s Talk Menopause’ campaign, to significantly enhance the support afforded to women employees experiencing and indeed suffering menopausal symptoms.

Royal Mail stated in launching the new campaign that “Most women will come up against menopausal symptoms, but that’s not to assume every person’s experience will be the same. We want our people in Royal Mail Group to feel they can have the conversation and seek the support they need however the menopause is impacting them. We don’t want any woman in our business to feel that they’re unable to do their job or progress their career – we want everyone to feel at their very best.”

‘Wellbeing Of Women Workplace Pledge’ – Supporting Staff Through Menopause

Almost 900,000 women in the UK have quit their jobs due to the menopause. By signing up to the ‘Wellbeing For Women Menopause Workplace Pledge’ Royal Mail Group commits to making a difference and making the organisation a supportive and understanding place for employees going through the menopause. If people affected by menopause feel supported at work, it can help to increase staff retention, reduce recruitment costs, improve productivity, happiness and wellbeing, and ensure a more diverse workforce. In signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge, Royal Mail Group commits to:

• Recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and women need support
• Talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause
• Actively supporting and informing employees affected by the menopause

Royal Mail Group (RMG) has signed the workplace pledge to strengthen the company’s commitment to a step change in menopause support.

Website:

https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/campaigns/menopausepledge/sign

Dedicated RMG Intranet ‘Workplace Group’ 

Through the RMG ‘Let’s Talk Menopause campaign’, RMG aim to get the conversation going, raise awareness, encourage shared experiences, normalise menopause conversations and make a difference. The new RMG ‘Let’s Talk Menopause’ – ‘Workplace Group’ is now available to enable anyone affected by menopause to network with each other. RMG will set out the enhanced support available and will be making it clearer for employees to know how to access it. Over the coming months, there will be information on the below;

New Enhanced RMG Menopause Support

• ‘Meno-Mates’ local volunteers– Will help to raise awareness, listen and signpost their colleagues to available support while normalising menopause conversations. Information will be made available on how people can become a volunteer
• Menopause guidance – Which outlines the symptoms that some women suffer when going through the menopause, how these symptoms can affect them at work, and provide practical advice and guidance.
• First Class Support Menopause Toolkit – Confidential and available 24/7for employees seeking assistance, referrals, including direct access to counselling, support, managerial support, advice and guidance, conversations, articles, programmes, signposting, physical help, reasonable adjustments, modified duties, flexible working, quiet space etc., and a comprehensive new menopause toolkit.
• Menopause awareness eLearning – Training for managers, ‘Meno-Mates’ and CWU Reps will be available from 21 March or earlier.
• Other support available – Will be detailed – for example, RMG’s new partnership with the menopause organisation ‘GenM’ offering access to resources. Also ‘Henpicked’ and the ‘Daisy Network’. Details of these organisations below.

‘GenM’

‘GenM’ say that we ‘need to talk’ more openly about menopause and need to stop teaching women to make do and mend in this period in their lives. ‘GenM’ have published a report – The ‘GenM’ Menopause Invisibility Report’ (copy attached) which revealed the distinct lack of education and support for people going through the menopause. ‘GenM’ called upon companies and employers to open up the conversation and help normalize menopause for future generations. Royal Mail Group has signed up to that agenda.

‘GenM’ is seeking to make menopause a more positive experience for everyone. According to ‘GenM’ women going through the menopause often feel “alone and invisible” due to a lack of knowledge, as well as the lack of choices offered to them by employers. According to ‘GenM’s’ Invisibility Report, which was published last year, 87% of menopausal people feel overlooked by society and by employers. 97% feel employers should cater more to the needs and wants of menopausal people; and 91% have never seen specific advertising or marketing for menopausal products.

There are 15.5 million perimenopausal and menopausal people throughout the UK, and it’s abundantly clear that they are underserved, and deserve much better state ‘GenM’.

‘GenM’ has previously worked hard to improve the treatment of menopausal people in the workplace through its ‘Choose to Challenge campaign’. ‘GenM’ say that menopause is not just a workplace issue, but a societal one.

‘GenM’ state that there are 48 symptoms of menopause, yet most women can only name between three and five. So if women don’t even know the symptoms of their own menopause, how can we expect men to? How can we expect employers and organisations to? They want ‘brands’ to create products that cater to them, and market those products accordingly so that women know what is available to them?

‘GenM’ want major brands to cater to their menopausal customers and to normalise the conversation around menopause, as well as create and market products that will cater to the needs of menopausal people. Major brands including M&S and Boots have already joined ‘GenM’ in co-signing an open letter to the industry asking major ​​brands from all sectors to pledge to better understand the needs of those going through menopause, use their platforms to normalise the conversation around the topic, and review how their policies, products and services can improve the menopause experience.

‘GenM’ also wants companies to develop their internal teams so they can support their menopausal employees.

Website: https://gen-m.com/

‘Henpicked’

‘Henpicked’ is one of the UK’s largest, fastest-growing websites for women, here to give women a place to have their say, sparking discussion, promoting healthy debate and, aiming to bring about positive change. ‘Henpicked’ is a dynamic community of women who want to help one another with news and views on a number of subjects with women supporting women.

‘Henpicked’ has a special website section on ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ covering awareness, toolkits and training and their menopause in the workplace experts provide line manager and colleague training, videos, eLearning, policy and communications expertise.

Website:https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/menopause-and-work/

‘Daisy Network’ Charity

Daisy Network is a charity dedicated to providing information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, also known as Premature Menopause.

Website:https://www.daisynetwork.org/

Conclusion – CWU 

The CWU has wanted RMG to become more menopause friendly throughout the organisation and to raise awareness, develop workplace information, management training, education, policies and practices and through the new campaign and enhanced support we will continue discussing and monitoring it. Everyone knows someone who is experiencing menopause or someone who will eventually go through menopause and we want Reps to ensure those members access and use the information and support available to make a difference.

The menopause is a natural stage of life and it can be a difficult and stressful time for those experiencing symptoms which can be quite severe, affecting people both physically and mentally. Those going through the menopause shouldn’t just be expected to put up with it and deal with it whilst suffering in silence. Enhancing the support available, raising awareness and creating a positive and open environment for those affected is encouraging and can help prevent stress, anxiety and depression, loss of confidence and feeling like they need to take time off work and hide the reasons for it. Normalising menopause conversations in the workplace, increasing awareness of the impact of menopause symptoms which can last a long time is therefore is an important, positive step forward. The CWU very much welcomes and supports the new campaign.

Attachments:

• ‘GenM’ – The Invisibility (Menopause) Report

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

22LTB073 Royal Mail Group – Let’s Talk Menopause Campaign – Launch of Enhanced Menopause Support Package For Women – Today 17 February 2022

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HEART UNIONS WEEK – CWUMUG – ALL PROFITS TOUCU STRIKE FUND

We have linked up with Pellacraft to produce a new mug design, with all profits going directly to the UCU strike fund. University workers are currently in the midst of a 10-day strike over pensions with more action expected in the coming weeks on pay, terms and conditions. It is vital all unions stand with the UCU.

The ‘oversized’ mug would look great in any home or branch office and gives us the chance to raise funds for a crucial cause at the same time.

Individual mugs can be purchased via this link  https://www.cwu-shop.org/direct-action-pint-mug

Bulk orders can be made by contacting Pellacraft directly at sam@pellacraft.com

All profits from the sale of the mugs go directly to the UCU strike fund.

We urge all branches to support this initiative and a group of workers who are standing up for themselves against an exploitative employer.

Yours sincerely,

Dave Ward
General Secretary

22LTB074 – HEART UNIONS WEEK – CWU MUG – ALL PROFITS TO UCU STRIKE FUND

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POST OFFICE: PAY 2021/22 – LEGAL TRADE DISPUTE – BALLOT TIMETABLE

Further to LTB 062/22 dated 9^thFebruary.

National Briefing and Communications

We held a National Briefing in Birmingham earlier today and I’m pleased to report the general feedback from Branches and Reps was very positive and all indications are that the members fully understand the reasons for the dispute and we are optimistic that a healthy Yes vote will be delivered.  However, we are not taking this for granted and it is therefore important for Reps to continue to engage with the members via face to face visits and gate meetings together with our other channels.  In this regard, we are working closely with our Communications Department and plans are being developed for Facebook Live events and a Zoom rally of impacted members.  Further details including dates for these activities will be advised in due course.

Strike Ballot Timetable

Branches are advised the timetable below, which has previously been endorsed by the Postal Executive, was announced at the National Briefing earlier today:

• Notice Served Monday 28^thFebruary
• Ballot Papers Despatched Monday 7^th March
• Ballot Closes Monday 28^thMarch

It should be noted the above timetable has been influenced by the feedback from our Reps who reported that annual leave in March is quite high amongst our members due to accruing leave during Lockdowns etc.  Consequently we have allowed for a slightly longer period for ballot papers to be returned.

We are taking the unusual step of publicising the timetable earlier than the legal requirements as we are keen to explain to members the sequencing of events and provide them with an explanation as to why we are not serving notice for another 12 days.  In essence, as Branches will be aware, we are in the middle of a membership verification exercise which is an important activity.  Branches are reminded that any changes need to be notified to Lisa Parrett – lparrett@cwu.org SDGS Department by no later than Tuesday 22^nd February.  Branches are encouraged to work with our Post Office Reps to ensure this activity is completed in good time.

Membership Communication

Helpfully, Post Office last Friday 11^thFebruary published a “One Digest” article (attached) regarding the extreme cost of living being experienced by people today entitled “Two in five Brits forced to make impossible decisions”.  Laura Joseph, Customer Experience Director, expanded upon this position when saying “…hunger and poverty in the UK is a very real issue that we all need to come together to tackle head on, especially in these unprecedented times  .”

The Post Office communication, whilst laudable in its support and promotion of the Trussell Trust, simply adds insult to injury when viewed against the imposed pay freeze on our members.  Crucially, Post Office has made a compelling argument for a good pay rise for our key worker members.  I have therefore written to Nick Read, CEO, to challenge these double standards and have specifically called upon him to do the right thing by his employees and abandon the indefensible and unrealistic pay freeze policy.

In this regard, a home mailing is in the process of being sent to our members highlighting the irony of this situation.  A copy is attached for information.

Finally, Branches are urged to bring the contents of this LTB to the attention of our Post Office members.

Further developments will be reported.

Yours sincerely

Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary

Attachment 1: 22LTB070 Post Office – Pay 2021-22 – Legal Trade Dispute – Ballot Timetable

Attachemnt 2: Attachment 1 to 22LTB070

Attachment 3: Attachment 2 to 22LTB070

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RMG Coronavirus Update – Further Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions in Northern Ireland:

Further to LTBs 002/22, 031/22, 033/22, 036/22 and 43/22, the Northern Ireland Government Health Minister announced yesterday the further additional easing of Covid-19 control measures and restrictions in so far as remaining Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland will be lifted and an order would be made to that effect.

The remaining restrictions being removed include requirements to wear face coverings. There will no longer be a requirement to wear a face covering in any enclosed public areas, including shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs, public transport, driving instruction and close contact services etc. The N.I. Government will remove the regulations and instead move to a position of face coverings being ‘strongly recommended’ for enclosed indoor settings.

See attached message from Dr. Shaun Davis RMG Director of Safety‎ that is being issued to all managers in Northern Ireland today.

The message confirms that the wearing of face coverings in all Royal Mail Group (Royal Mail and Parcelforce) buildings in Northern Ireland is no longer mandatory and  instead, face coverings are now ‘strongly recommended’ at this time.

Royal Mail Group will continue to supply face masks to those members wishing to continue wearing them, both disposable and three ply cotton washable types.

There are no further changes at this time but further announcements are expected at the end of February from the UK Government and the devolved administrations.

Royal Mail Group in consultation with the CWU continues to monitor announcements across the UK and expect in a few weeks’ time to be able to update the workforce on the lifting of further coronavirus restrictions all together.

Note; that in the event of any unit Covid outbreaks/case clusters, Covid secure restrictions and controls may be re-introduced following the Covid Unit Risk Assessment and control process in consultation with the CWU.

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

LTB 071/22 – RMG Coronavirus Update – Further Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions in Northern Ireland

Att: Coronavirus Update 16.02.22

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