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The Scottish government recently announced the availability of free, coronavirus rapid lateral flow test to all residents, to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This means that if you live in Scotland, you can regularly order free home test kits to ensure you have not contracted the virus.

We know lots of you have questions about working in new settings during the COVID-19 pandemic and why you've not been able to before. Here's some information that should help answer those questions.

We have been in contact with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as well as relevant local health bodies to seek clarity on how agency nurses can gain access to COVID-19 tests as part of the UK and Ireland's National Testing Programme.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a suite of guidance to support health professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have reviewed this guidance and summarised the most relevant for our nurses.

We know that working in environments where COVID-19 is present is a worry for most nurses. We’ve sourced some of the popular tips and tricks we’ve found online, to keep you shielded.

Whether your self-isolating or social distancing, we have a list that’ll banish the boredom and keep you busy!

Whether you live in a city or a small rural community, there will be people around you who need additional help.

We know lots of you have questions around donning and doffing PPE. We have sourced the following guidance from the HSE.

We know lots of you have questions around donning and doffing PPE. We have sourced the following guidance from the NHS and PHE.

In these unprecedented times, we encourage you all to be conscious of the content you are posting on social media. We have put together a short guide of ‘Dos and Don’ts’