Our Online and Virtual Meetings Policy

Since March 2020 and the Covid19 pandemic ways of working have changed with more online/virtual meetings. As society returns to more normal times it is expected that some virtual meetings will continue, and some meetings will become a hybrid mix of both face to face and online meetings with attendees both at the meeting in person and online.

It is therefore very important that every member of staff and volunteer who works with CTCIC/Local Healthwatch is aware of their role and responsibilities online and have clear guidelines under which to operate.

One way of achieving this is to have an Online Code of Behaviour, which clarifies what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. All staff and volunteers who work with CTCIC/Local Healthwatch must sign a copy of the Online Code of Behaviour to confirm that they have received it and understand their responsibilities under it.

All agreements and Online Codes of Behaviour will be stored securely by the company for a period of five years following the termination of employment or the volunteer relationship, which is the current legal requirement.