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COVID-19 Staff Support Information

Welcome to ATU Donegal’s staff information page on COVID-19.

ATU Donegal is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff, students, and campus users.

This webpage has been developed to provide relevant up to date information in relation to Coronavirus (Covid-19) and outlines how we can all work together to protect each other. 

Covid 19 Public Health information

Government Circulars / HEI Guidance

Press Release (3 August 2021) - Higher Education Re-opening Plans Confirmed

A Safe Return - Plan for a Safe Return for Further and Higher Education and Research in 2021/22 (Full Version)

A Safe Return - Plan for a Safe Return for Further and Higher Education and Research in 2021/22 (Short Version)

‘Work Safely Protocol COVID-19 National Protocol for Employers and Workers’ issued May 2021 by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

‘Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19’ issued March 2021 by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Government Guidance documents on Ventilation in Schools published on 27 May 2021 and updated on 24 August 2021

‘Returning Safely to the Workplace from 20th Sept Guidance Note from LEEF Consultative Group on the Work Safely Protocol – 7th Sept 2021’

COVID -19 A Plan for a Safe Return.

Click here for the Plan for a Safe Return - ATU Donegal

Letterkenny Campus Covid-19 Building Information Maps

Killybegs Campus Covid-19 Building Information Maps

Guidance for Staff who become unwell with COVID-19 symptoms

Click here for guidance if you become unwell with possible COVID-19 symptoms while on campus.

Staff Assistance and Wellbeing

Looking after staff’s mental health is of paramount importance. A number of supports are available to all staff in relation to Minding Your Mental Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis including the Institute’s Employee Assistance Programme EAP (a link which is provided below). The EAP is operated by VHI Healthcare, is a completely free, confidential service for all Institute employees and their immediate families (those living at home with them who are 18 years of age and older). You can avail of emotional support and counselling services where required by calling free and in confidence 24/7, 365 days a year – 1800 995 955. 

The EAP also offers a wide range of supports via their online hub.
Employee Assistant Programme:
Tel. No.: 1800 995 955 (ROI) or 0800 282 193 (NI),
E-mail: eap@vhics.ie

https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/
https://www.communityworkireland.ie/covid-19-wellbeing-supports-and-resources/
https://www.education.ie/en/covid-19/
https://www2.hse.ie/looking-after-your-mental-health/

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