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Nhs Mealbreaks
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Hi I work in the NHS as an ambulance driver. Today I came back to my base for a meal break halfway through my shift to find our tables and chairs we're gone. So nobody can sit or eat anymore due to what they say as social distancing. I couldn't believe my eyes. Now my question is.. Can they do that? It would also mean eating in our vans of which is frowned upon???
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I suspect that your employers would argue that the law says that they MUST act in the way that they've done. i.e. they have a statutory duty, under Section 2(2)(e) of Health and Safety at Work Act, to ensure that your workplace is safe.
You need to get your union rep (UNISON?) to take up the matter with your bosses as soon as possible.
You need to get your union rep (UNISON?) to take up the matter with your bosses as soon as possible.
Have had to eat lunch in my car at work sometimes ( gives me time to go on AB though) as the rest room that used to hold maybe 15 crowded in now has a limit of 6 at anyone time due to social distancing, so its not unusual ( as the great sir Tom says).
Agree about asking your union but it may just be unavoidable. look on the bright side, its hard work but we're still working.
Agree about asking your union but it may just be unavoidable. look on the bright side, its hard work but we're still working.
As NHS front line we are out on the road for long shifts and are not allowed to eat in our ambulances. Are only respite is going back to base (if possible) and eating there. We have a fridge, hot water and microwave there. Canteens aren't always open and not an option besides some staff cannot afford it. The bosses haven't removed their chairs (4 in a small room) and continue to eat in their office... This can't be right.
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