You asked:
1. How many total staff members (headcount whole-time equivalent number) were recorded as being absent from work (off sick) for flu symptoms in the financial or calendar year 2015-2016, 2016-17, 2017 -18 (for 2017-18 – please supply figures as up to date as possible. For example, up to end of Jan 2018)
2. How many registered nurses (headcount whole-time equivalent on Agenda for Change band 5 and above) were?
a) recorded as being absent from work (off sick) for flu symptoms in the financial or calendar year 2015-2016, 2016-17, 2017 -18 (for 2017-18 – please supply figures as up to date as possible. For example, up to end of Jan 2018)
b) For how many days were these recorded absences (total) – using the same periods stated above. E.g. 200 days from 2015-16
3. How many doctors (headcount whole-time equivalent number from foundation year one and above) were recorded as
a) being absent from work (off sick) for flu symptoms in the financial or calendar year 2015-2016, 2016-17, 2017 -18 (for 2017-18 – please supply figures as up to date as possible. For example, up to end of Jan 2018)
b) For many days were these recorded absences (total) for the same periods stated above. E.g. 200 days from 2015-16
4. Has the possibility of a mandatory flu vaccination for frontline NHS staff (for example, those working in A&E, adult or children’s wards) been discussed at any trust meetings? If so, please provide details of what was said/discussed and on what date.