Government press release issued 27 January 2022. Unlimited visiting for care home residents to return Reduced isolation following a COVID-19 infection for those receiving care Changes will ensure those providing and receiving care are kept safe while increasing...
COVID19 Omicron and what it means for employers Michelle Biggs, Employment Relations Consultant 08 December 2021 Scientists are still studying the new, highly mutated, variant of COVID19 called Omicron. So far, while it seems to be highly transmissible, there is no...
The LGA are continuing to lobby the Government to allow councils the flexibility to meet virtually when deemed locally appropriate. The emergence of the Omicron variant has highlighted significant concerns about the requirement for councillors to continue to meet in...
Councils are being encouraged to let their networks know about a toolkit produced by the Department of Health and Social Care that is available to boost vaccine uptake for young people. This includes new materials from Public Health England to help councils promote...
The government has further updated the guidance on self-isolation. In summary: From 16 August 2021 those in England who are fully vaccinated do not have to self-isolate if they have been in close contact with a positive COVID-19 case. However, they should get a PCR...
New operational guidance for vaccination of people working or deployed in care homes has been published by DHSC. From 11 November 2021, anyone working or volunteering in a care home will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless exempt. Additional...
