ADVICE TO UNISON MEMBERS ON SWINE FLU
Cases of swine flu (H1N1) are on the increase and the government recently took the decision to move from containment of the illness to treatment. GPs will now be diagnosing the condition based on symptoms that patients experience rather than a laboratory test.
Increased cases of swine flu will put the NHS under increasing pressure, as is already the case in some areas. However it is in the autumn and winter months when we anticipate a second and possible third wave of the illness.
UNISON has developed guidance to highlight the key issues you should be aware of.
Please feel free to print this guidance and display in your workplace.


