RCP survey on Covid-19 highlights the ‘difficult situation’ facing the NHS

The Royal College of Physicians has published the results of a Covid-19 survey of fellows and members that highlights ‘the incredibly difficult situation facing members working in the NHS’.  The survey, carried out over 24 hours last week, asked respondents whether they were currently taking time off from their normal work schedule or had taken time off recently, if they were able to access testing for Covid-19, and if they were able to access the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  There were 2,513 responses, the vast majority of which (1,932) were from people in England. 21% were in London, 11% in the north west and 10.5%