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The HSC Trusts across Northern Ireland have established a dedicated Covid-19 Helpline to address concerns and protect wellbeing for staff during the Coronavirus pandemic.

An email (shown below) has been circulated through the Trust network with a link to useful numbers for staff.

WORKFORCE COVID-19 - all helplines NOW OPEN

We recognise our staff are understandably anxious about the current COVID-19 situation and we are taking further measures to address your concerns and to protect your health and wellbeing.

After discussions with UNISON and the BHSCT and SHSCT catering management, we are delighted to announce free meals and beverages for all Belfast and Southern staff across all sites. From Tuesday 7th April, this measure will be extended to all staff in all trusts.

Conor McCarthy, UNISON Royal & Muckamore Branch Secretary, said: "This measure not only provides free food and beverages for staff but also eliminates the transfer of money from person to person thus helping keep staff safe".

A message of support for Niall Murphy

Everyone across the country is being urged to join a mass round of applause later today (Thursday, 8pm) for NHS and care staff in a campaign backed by UNISON.

UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The Clap for Our Carers initiative is a chance to thank all employees who are working around the clock to treat people affected by coronavirus.