Cignpost hosted a fascinating discussion with an expert panel to examine how film and TV producers can mitigate risk on set now that the Production Restart Scheme (PRS) has ended. The discussion was chaired by former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson, now Chair of the Laboratory & Testing Industry Organisation (LTIO), and featured experts from the production, healthcare and insurance industries.
Read MoreThis week, we checked in with Lydia to learn a bit more about her background and her desire to join the industry, and see how she’s settled into working on BBC Comedy.
Read MoreSince the start of the pandemic, Cignpost has worked with our partners to deliver 4.5 million COVID-19 tests, keeping people and businesses safe and secure and offering advanced surveillance and business continuity solutions based on speed, reliability and efficiency.
Read MoreWith the government encouraging staff to return to their workplaces, the time is now to make sure your employees feel safe and supported in coming back to crowded offices. Here are a few tips on how you as an employer can make the transition easier.
Read MoreLast week, Cignpost attended the Media Production and Technology Show. It was great to be back and see the show so busy, back up to around the attendance levels seen in 2019 – clearly, there’s a lot of production activity going on to make up for the past couple of years, and it was thrilling to be in such a creative environment and feel the industry coming back to life.
Read MoreFrom travel to hospitality, many parts of the UK economy suffered a severe financial hit during the pandemic. Yet one sector that not only survived but thrived during the pandemic was the UK’s TV and film industry. A staggering £4bn was spent in 2021 on film and TV productions in the UK, almost double the figure prior to the pandemic.
Read MoreThe Government’s Production Restart Scheme (PRS), which has been providing the TV and Film industry with COVID insurance throughout the pandemic, ended at the end of last month. The PRS supported 95,000 jobs, paying out over £53m to the industry during its run, and without it, the industry will be concerned about how best to protect their cast, crew, and support staff in the months ahead.
Read MoreWe have recently launched AI technology to process the results from our remote lateral flow tests, allowing travellers to receive officially verified Fit to Fly certificates within seconds.
Read MoreIn January 2022, we launched our Pathfinders scheme, offering a chance to break into the TV & Film industry with 6 month paid placements for five young people who have not had the opportunity to follow a traditional path into the industry. In this article, we go behind the scenes and hear from Lizzy, one of our five Pathfinders, to find out what the experience has been like for her so far.
Read MoreLast week, Cignpost kicked off a new campaign, in support of a safe return to the office for Britain’s workers. Projections lit up around London as dark fell, displaying slogans such as ‘More bums on seats’, ‘Don’t be the one on mute’ and ‘Be in the room, not on Zoom’
Read MoreFrom 1st April, millions of people in the UK will no longer be eligible to receive free lateral flow testing from the Government. This has ramifications for organisations that have been reliant on employees conducting their own tests prior to entering the work environment.
Read MoreWe are proud to be the first COVID-19 testing company to have reached this milestone, and to have done it in such a short space of time is a huge achievement.
Read MoreCignpost has accompanied the tour’s players, their coaches and their crew to over 21 countries across Europe and the Middle East, conducting close to 50,000 COVID-19 tests - and counting!
Read MoreThe United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognises the critical role women play in science and technology and promotes full and equal access and participation in STEM subjects for women and girls. At Cignpost we have a team of more than 300 scientists and are proud to say that more than 50% of our Associate and Technical Managers, Deputy Lab Managers and Senior Scientists are female.
Read MorePeople working from home remain worried about returning to work in the office, according to new research published today. According to a survey of over 2,000 workers by Yonder on behalf of Cignpost Diagnostics, almost 60% of those working from home think social distancing measures should be in place in offices and a similar number (58%) believe that wearing a mask indoors or in confined spaces should be mandatory. Almost half (48%) want to be tested before they return to the office.
Read MoreDid you know that last month the regulations set by the Government (MHRA – Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) changed? COVID-19 tests must now meet a technical standard set by the MHRA and are no longer assessed based on test type. Productions must be compliant with these new testing regulations to remain eligible for the Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.
Read MoreCignpost Diagnostics has been selected as the official supplier for the 2020 Ryder Cup. The new partnership is seeing the company providing travel testing for the Ryder Cup Europe travelling party from the United Kingdom. This partnership builds on Cignpost's Elite Sport presence and marks greater expansion for Cignpost in the golf world, with the company continuing to provide testing for the European Tour.
Read MoreSeptember 2021 – Cignpost ExpressTest has partnered with the Great North Run, representing the firm’s ongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of the UK population. This partnership also expands Cignpost ExpressTest’s presence further across sport, having already partnered with the Scottish FA, the PGA European tour and Sail GP amongst others.
Read MoreCignpost Diagnostics have teamed up with Canyon dhb SunGod, Aramco Team series and Sail GP to provide them with Covid 19 testing and screening services. These partnerships expand Cignpost Diagnostic’s presence across sports such as golf and now includes sailing and cycling.
Read MoreThe 19th of July is fast approaching and most social distancing measures will be lifted as well as the requirement to work from home where possible.
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