The MEU, which operates on NHS grounds, is following NHS/WHO guidance for the identification of suspected COVID-19 infected citizens. We monitor these guidelines daily and ensure all staff adhere to the same government guidance to avoid contaminating our volunteers.

The MEU’s primary priorty is for the well-being of its volunteers, families and staff. We are committed to ensure that people connected with the work we do remain healthy and supported during this uncertain time. We are taking every step to ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene are adhered too. This is no more than we would routinely do as part of our own high standards for volunteer safety regardless of COVID-19.

Some of the work we do does involve volunteers with high risk factors. For these studies, appropriate risk assessments have taken place and in some cases the volunteers have been informed of the appropriate actions to take to minimise and remove any elements on unnecessary risk.