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England returns to Plan A as regulations on face c...
From today and because of the success of the booster rollout, all measures under Plan B have been li...
User Not Found Published: 27/01/22
England to return to Plan A following the success ...
Plan B measures will be removed following millions getting the booster, which gives strong protectio...
User Not Found Published: 21/01/22
COVID-19 Festive Communications Toolkit
Here is a communications toolkit to use and share the latest COVID-19 information for communities an...
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
Government Announcements on move to Plan B
The Prime Minister has just announced a move to Plan B measures, as outlined in the Covid-19 Autumn/...
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the...
Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
All adults to be offered COVID-19 boosters by end ...
Almost 7 million extra over 40s now eligible for booster programme in England as gap between doses i...
User Not Found Published: 1/12/21
How to do a coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral f...
Find out how to do a rapid lateral flow test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests are on...
User Not Found Published: 28/10/21
Finding and choosing a private coronavirus (COVID-...
Lists of and information about private test providers, to help you get the private COVID-19 tests yo...
User Not Found Published: 27/10/21
Pfizer vaccine to be made in Swindon
Deal announced with Thermo Fisher.
User Not Found Published: 12/10/21
Thousands of patients to benefit from life-saving ...
Groundbreaking new treatment to be rolled out to vulnerable hospital patients from next week.
User Not Found Published: 20/09/21
UK signs deal with Pfizer/BioNTech for 35 million ...
The doses will be delivered from the second half of 2022.
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021
Tim Burghes Published: 19/07/21
Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions ...
COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/21
Restrictions on businesses and venues in England
This guidance details the restrictions on certain businesses and venues in England.
Joseph Palmer Published: 17/05/21
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can ...
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed. Pl...
Planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May
Tim Burghes Published: 11/05/21
Reopening businesses and venues in England
This guidance details the steps to reopen certain businesses and venues in England.
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
This guidance sets out restrictions on certain businesses and venues in England during coronavirus r...
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Commercial rents and COVID-19: call for evidence
This supports the government’s decision to review measures on commercial lease evictions established...
Joseph Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for pregnant employ...
Advice for pregnant employees on risk assessments in the workplace and occupational health during th...
Joseph Palmer Published: 1/04/21
Enabling safe and effective volunteering during co...
This guidance aims to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve...
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Business rates relief boosted with new £1.5 billio...
Business ratepayers adversely affected by COVID-19 are to get a £1.5 billion discount on their bills...
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Maintaining records of staff, customers and visito...
Designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact detai...
Joseph Palmer Published: 29/03/21
NHS Test and Trace in the workplace
What to do if you or someone you employ is contacted by NHS Test and Trace, including self-isolation...
Joseph Palmer Published: 29/03/21
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can ...
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Joseph Palmer Published: 29/03/21
Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavi...
You can order free rapid lateral flow tests to test your employees twice a week in the workplace. Y...
Joseph Palmer Published: 23/03/21
Government boost to rapid workplace testing
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect corona...
Joseph Palmer Published: 11/02/21
Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on bus...
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 busine...
Joseph Palmer Published: 26/01/21
COVID-19 - Government support for businesses
Important news from Swindon Borough Council and urgent action required from you.
Joseph Palmer Published: 13/01/21
Find coronavirus financial support for your busine...
Use this business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business.
Joseph Palmer Published: 6/01/21
National lockdown: Stay at Home
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Tim Burghes Published: 4/01/21
Making a Christmas bubble with friends and family
Forming a 'Christmas Bubble' and the rules surrounding this on 25th December.
Joseph Palmer Published: 21/12/20
Tier 2: High alert
What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 2 of local restrictions.
Joseph Palmer Published: 16/12/20
Getting help with daily activities outside your ho...
If you need support while outside your home, this guide explains what you and the people helping you...
Joseph Palmer Published: 16/12/20
Swindon businesses get Covid letter
Council reminder on safety measures.
Joseph Palmer Published: 10/12/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Joseph Palmer Published: 4/12/20
12 top tips for staying safe at home this Christma...
With just Christmas just around the corner, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has released so...
Joseph Palmer Published: 3/12/20
COVID-19 Winter Plan
The government's plan for managing COVID-19 through the winter.
Joseph Palmer Published: 30/11/20
New film shows importance of ventilation to reduce...
Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England.
Joseph Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Enabling safe and effective volunteering during co...
This guidance aims to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve...
Joseph Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Union connectivity review: call for evidence
Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support eco...
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Personal protective equipment (PPE): local contact...
A list of local contacts for care providers who are not on the PPE portal. Providers can get PPE thr...
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Royal Mail to collect COVID-19 test kits 7 days a ...
Royal Mail is introducing a weekend extension for some priority postboxes from 21 November.
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/11/20
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpo...
Guidance for those managing community centres, village halls and other community facilities on safel...
Joseph Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re emplo...
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
New National Restrictions from 5 November
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and bus...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/11/20
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial supp...
The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/10/20
ERDF recovery grant open for applications from loc...
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub announces the opening of the application window.
Tim Burghes Published: 14/09/20
Thousands of business advisers to offer free servi...
Thousands of expert professional and business services advisers have signed up to offer free online ...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Vis...
Guidance for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and ...
Tim Burghes Published: 25/06/20
New guidance launched to help get Brits safely bac...
Government publishes guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running an...
Joseph Palmer Published: 12/05/20
Bedding needed for people leaving hospital
Businesses across Wiltshire are being asked to help support the local efforts in tackling COVID-19.
Joseph Palmer Published: 27/04/20
Swindon publishes eligible Swindon businesses have...
Swindon lists small businesses, and retail/hospitality/leisure businesses, that may be eligible for ...
Tim Burghes Published: 23/04/20
Business stories from across Swindon and Wiltshire
Help document local business response to Coronavirus.
Tim Burghes Published: 22/04/20
Social distancing in the workplace during coronavi...
Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Joseph Palmer Published: 8/04/20
Getting help if your business is in distress
If your business is in difficulty there is support and advice available.
Joseph Palmer Published: 8/04/20
Swindon and Wiltshire Businesses asked to help wit...
An urgent call to all local businesses that could manufacture or have surplus PPE to help answer the...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/04/20
Be vigilant against coronavirus scams
We are warning the public to be extra vigilant and be wary of scams related to coronavirus (Covid-19...
Joseph Palmer Published: 31/03/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): apprenticeship programme r...
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organi...
Joseph Palmer Published: 25/03/20
Full guidance on staying at home and away from oth...
The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in ord...
Tim Burghes Published: 23/03/20
Supporting your staff during Covid
Charlie Paradise from Public Health Swindon takes a look at a few tips to help manage your workplace...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/03/20
COVID-19: Do all businesses have the ability to wo...
As more and more people are testing positive for COVID-19, employers seem to be backing remote worki...
Joseph Palmer Published: 20/03/20
Coronavirus (COVID 19) - Online resources for busi...
A short summary of the online resources available to businesses impacted by COVID 19
Tim Burghes Published: 12/03/20
COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and bu...
Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.
Tim Burghes Published: 11/03/20

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