- • having radical radiotherapy for lung cancer • having radical radiotherapy for lung cancer
- • cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at • cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment
- • having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer • having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer
- • having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein • having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors
- • had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking • had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs
- • respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung • respiratory conditions including cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and severe COPD
- • a condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID, • a condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID, homozygous sickle cell)
- • taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of • taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids or immunosuppression therapies)
- • a serious heart condition and you are pregnant • a serious heart condition and you are pregnant

The advice for this group is available from the HSE. Staff who are in this group should self-declare on the Return to Work form if they believe that they are at very high risk. Details of the leave arrangements that will apply will be updated by the Department of Education and Skills. If the Board/Principal is unsure whether or not staff fall into the very high-risk category, advice will be sought from the Human Resources / Occupational Health Service.

- 6. Procedure for Returning to Work (RTW)

In order to return to the workplace, staff must complete a Return to Work (RTW) form, which is available electronically or from the Principal. A hard copy is attached also at Appendix 2. A RTW form should be completed and returned 3 days before returning to work. On receipt of the completed form the principal will provide details of the Induction Training for completion by staff prior to the return to the workplace and details of any additional health and safety measures in place in the school to facilitate the staff member's return to the school facility.

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There are some school staff who may be unable to return to school. Current public health guidelines have identified these people as being in groups who are defined as being at very high risk .

The list of people in very high risk groups include people who:

- • over 70 years of age - even if fit and well • over 70 years of age - even if fit and well
- • had an organ transplant • had an organ transplant
- • undergoing active chemotherapy for cancer • undergoing active chemotherapy for cancer
- • having radical radiotherapy for lung cancer • having radical radiotherapy for lung cancer
- • cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at • cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment

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