Coronavirus: An update for our members
Following the Government's announcement yesterday that the UK is moving from the 'contain' to the 'delay' stage in its response to the Coronavirus outbreak, I am writing to you to provide you with an update.
The College has a duty of care to its staff, its members and in turn, their patients. Therefore, due to the seriousness of the virus and the impact it could have on patients, and the need for our members to be on the frontline, we have decided that it is important to minimise the risks where possible.
For this reason, our offices at Quartz House in London will be closed from today, Friday 13 March 2020, for up to four weeks. All staff have been asked to work from home during this time. All phone lines and email addresses remain in operation. The College has the IT infrastructure in place to enable its staff to work remotely and to access to all the College's phone lines, so there should be minimal disruption to the support we provide to members. As this is an ongoing situation, it will be reviewed regularly by the Executive Team at the College and we will keep members informed of any updates or changes to these arrangements.
Conferences, events and courses
In light of this situation, the College has taken the decision to postpone the following events to a later date:
- The Faculty of Podiatric Surgery Conference on 19 – 20 March
- The Wales Podiatric Medicine Conference on 20 – 21 March
- The Student Conference in Glasgow on 28 March
- The Vascular Module, due to take place at Quartz House on Friday 19 March
Please visit the College of Podiatry website for guidance, resources, information and updates on the Coronavirus.
Best wishes and keep well,
Steve Jamieson
CEO and General Secretary
The College of Podiatry