This section of our website is dedicated to compiling resources and information of the many different aspects of supporting our members and community through the coronavirus health crisis. It will be updated regularly. Please scroll down for sections on mental health, funding and finance questions and tips for working from home.
For information about England click here.
For the latest information on restrictions in Scotland click here.
For the latest information on restrictions in Wales click here.
Check latest updates from UK on travel from and to different parts of UK links below:
England HERE.
Scotland HERE.
Wales HERE.
Travelling to Ireland
Check latest update from Irish government on new rules (December 2021) for entering Ireland HERE.
VULNERABLE GROUPS
The shielding guidance page is available here.
ADVICE ON AVOIDING CONTACT WITH THE CORONAVIRUS INFECTION (COVID–19)
DO:
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
avoid contact with people who have symptoms of coronavirus
use phone, online services, or apps to contact your GP surgery or other NHS services
Wear a mask or face covering on public transport, shops and indoor crowded indoor spaces
DON’T:
touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
The following symptoms may develop after exposure to someone who has the coronavirus:
A new continuous cough
Difficulty in breathing
Fever/high temperature
Loss of sense of smell or taste
You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self–isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after seven days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.