Covid-19
COVID-19 restrictions are being replaced by public health advice
COVID-19 will remain a public health issue, and guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice.
You are no longer required to consider COVID-19 in your risk assessment or to have specific measures in place.
You can find advice for people who may be at higher risk such as those who are immunosuppressed further down this page.
Complying with general health and safety law
Employers must, as always, comply with the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 for welfare facilities. We have guidance on providing sufficient general ventilation in workplaces.
Talking with workers
Although you are no longer required to put in place specific COVID-19 control measures, employers must continue to consult workers and their representatives on any changes they make that might affect health and safety.
You can find guidance on consulting and involving your workers.
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
There is guidance on the circumstances when you should make a report under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
Advice from public health bodies and other government departments
COVID-19 remains a public health issue and there is public health advice that businesses can use to reduce the risk.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Living with COVID | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)
Protecting those who may be at higher risk
People who are immunosuppressed
There is guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on protecting immunosuppressed people.
People previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable
You can also find DHSC guidance for people previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Vaccinations
The NHS leads the COVID-19 vaccine programme - COVID-19 vaccination: guide for employers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
There is Acas advice on getting the coronavirus vaccine for work.
Other advice
Acas has more advice for employers and workers on COVID-19.
HSE Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Advice for workplaces (hse.gov.uk)