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National Guidance: Autumn and Winter plan

For us to have a safe and unrestricted winter, we need everyone to remain vigilant and comply with guidance. Everyone, including those who are fully vaccinated, should follow behaviours and actions that reduce transmission and help to keep people safe.

To find out more about the Autumn and Winter plan see GOV.UK.

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Holding COVID-19 safe events

Find out what you can do to make sure your event is COVID-19 safe.

The COVID-19 outbreak presents challenges that will affect anyone organising an event. To make sure that you are setting up your event to keep your staff and everyone attending safe, keep checking the latest expert advice.

First things to consider:

  • Is it the right time to hold the event? What are the local case rates?
  • What is the current national guidance? This can change so keep checking the links below.
  • Outdoors is safer than indoors. If you’re meeting indoors, is the venue large enough and does it have good ventilation?
  • Who are the intended participants? Are they in risk groups?
  • Carry out a risk assessment and follow the events guidance below.
  • Don’t forget:

  • Hands

  • Face

  • Space

  • Ventilate

  • Test

The latest advice from the government

There is new guidance on working safely during COVID-19 for events and attractions. You need to follow this if you are organising an event to make sure you can hold it safely.

General safety advice

Coronavirus guidance from GOV.UK offers lots of up-to-date information including:

  • workplace safety
  • testing
  • travel
  • accommodation
  • any current restrictions on commercial or leisure activities

The what you can and can't do guide gives the latest, up to date guidance on what restrictions are in place nationally.

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Advice for businesses

The Health and Safety Executive has guidance on working safely and restarting work. It helps employers and employees get back to business after lockdown and covers:

  • practical advice on cleaning and hygiene
  • provision and use of PPE
  • risk assessment
  • how to ensure effective social distancing

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