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Hi Sandy, I have posted on this some time ago. It is basically a requirement of the Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) that agencies now meet the service framework for staff, which basically means they must have evidence of immunity to TB, Rubella, VZ and mors importantly Hep B. This does cause some problems for those who are not immune, for whatever reason (poor responder/ unvaccinated) but basically if they are not immune they cannot be cleared to work for the agency. This is causing concerns as this standard is higher than the DoH regs imposed for the Trust (where I work) so you could have a member of staff employed by the Trust who is then not able to work in that same area on the agency! Madness, but if that's the agreement then that's what we have to work towards. If you want to mail me off-list we can we can arrange to chat over the phone, as I've had this headache for the past 5 months and would be more than happy to share my experiences of it!! Best of luck, Glenn (by the way there is a website but you have to login in and register so it may be easier for us just to have a natter) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. For list archives and documents, go to http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html for list archives For jobs in Occupational Health, go to http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/OHJobs/