This second May edition of the SPF bulletin features updates from Wider Group and two COVID-19 SPF engagement group meetings, a summary of the testing briefing held on 1 May, and more resources to help NHS workers and workforce leaders during the pandemic.

In this 6 May meeting, the Wider Group met to discuss data which shows COVID-19 having a disproportionate impact on people from a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) background, testing strategy,feedback from the SPF testing briefing held on 1 May and the national effort to ensure supply and production of PPE.

This May bulletin features updates from the wider group, workforce issues group and two COVID-19 SPF engagement groups, as well as further resources and information to support the workforce and leaders during the pandemic.

On 21 April, the SPF held a workshop on personal protective equipment (PPE). The workshop enabled partners to meet with experts and get answers to key questions on the supply of PPE and the level of PPE that should be used in specific clinical procedures. Read the key messages from the workshop.