Unions in Lincolnshire accuse Government of not properly protecting frontline staff.

Unions are calling for routine testing.

Author: Andy MarshPublished 26th Oct 2020
Last updated 26th Oct 2020

The Government's been accused of failing in it's duty to protect frontline NHS staff in Lincolnshire.

Unison says doctors and nurses don't have access to routine testing and that's putting people at risk.

Elliot Dean the local rep says it's having a serious effect on staff.

Lincolnshire NHS says testing as per national guidelines is only available for people who are symptomatic, or if there's evidence of an outbreak, care home staff however are tested routinely.