Dear Staff, HLR has acquired a new client seeking competent healthcare professionals to collect blood and swab samples for Covid-19 and other DNA testings. We require nurses and healthcare assistants for up-coming assignments. If you are trained in phlebotomy or competent in taking swab samples, please call the HLR mobile…...

RHN | Reduction in shift availability
Dear Staff, Firstly, HLR would like to thank you for all your hard work and commitment during these difficult times. The RHN have had both positive and measured success in slowing the risk of virus spread to its patients and staff. This has been primarily by implementing zoning practices, ensuring…...

Keeping yourself and others safe | Social distancing and infection control
Dear Staff, A thank you once again for all your hard work and commitment during the current pandemic. Your work has not gone unnoticed. As we continue to beat the pandemic, may we remind you that the SOCIAL DISTANCING and guidelines for infection control must still be adhered to. Please…...

Covid-19 – Safe ways of working | PPE Guides and FAQs
Dear Staff, Please read the following information carefully. APRONS/ FULL GOWNS Recently, we've had a number of calls concerning PPE - regarding the use of aprons and gowns. See below visual guide and take note of the following: Disposable aprons are worn when dealing with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 cases.…...

Covid-19 – RHN Working Zones
Dear HLR Staff, As you may be aware the RHN and HLR have been placed in a “containment posture” due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the potential harmful affect that it can cause to its victims if it is contracted. This means that until further notice both HCA’s and RNs…...

Covid-19 – Support for Nurses/ HCAs
We know that you may be worried about having to self-isolate or becoming ill as a result of COVID-19, or even being out of work to care for loved ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the financial impact this will have. We have put some information together to help you…...

HLR’s response to Covid-19
The health of our staff is our absolute priority. Please take note of the following information: It is absolutely essential you stay up to date with Government COVID-19 advice It is more important than ever that you stay updated with the latest Government advice on the signs and symptoms of…...

Covid-19 Safe Ways of Working
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Changes to IR35 off-payroll working rules postponed until 2021
Dear HLR RN, RGN & RMN, The Government has postponed the controversial reforms to the IR35 tax rules until 2021. This is because it is attempting to alleviate pressure on businesses and individuals amid the Covid-19 fallout. Therefore, you can continue to use your Limited Liability Companies until such time…...

Changes to IR35 off-payroll working rules postponed until 2021
Government has announced a last-minute postponement to the implementation of the Off-Payroll Tax to the private sector in light of the recent Covid-19 outbreak, with the legislation now due to be reintroduced in April 2021. Therefore, agency nurses can continue to use their Limited Liability Companies until such time as…...