Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
We're working hard to keep our community safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19), despite changes to national restrictions, we have a number of measures in place to control the spread amongst our community. This page tells you about what we're doing to keep you safe and how you can help. The information on this page only relates to our own internal measures, national guidance can be found on GOV.UK
Coronavirus Alert: Level 1
Infections across the UK are falling, however we must remain cautious to keep the virus under control. We have assessed the data and are pleased with the current situation. As a result, we have stepped down down some of our measures in response to the virus. You can see the status of our services here. Please find more below:
Face Coverings
You are no longer legally required to wear a face covering at our sites. However, we continue to strongly recommend their use. Face Coverings are recommended at our sites. Our colleagues are still required to wear them at our sites., when meeting with you.
Service Delivery
Our services are operating normally with some additional measures in place to keep you safe. Our staff must wear a face covering at all times and will have taken a Rapid Test on the morning of their visit. We advise that you take a test before we arrive and ask that you open windows and doors while we visit you to ensure adequate ventilation. We also encourage you to take a Rapid COVID-19 Test before attending a session or appointment, our colleagues will have done the same.
Testing
Our colleagues are taking part in twice weekly rapid testing to help track the spread of the virus. Colleagues take tests on Sunday and Wednesday and whenever they're delivering our services. We're encouraging our community to take part in regular raid testing too, we can provide you test kits on behalf of NHS Test and Trace. To find out more, email: testandtrace@raisingyouth.co.uk
Service Status
We're working hard to keep our service open for all, however we may need to suspend some services for a number of reasons such as: High Infections or Staffing Issues. Please click the button below to see our latest service updates. All other services have the measures detailed above implemented in them.
Got Symptoms? Tested Positive?
Government Guidance requires anyone with symptoms of Coronavirus or a positive test to self-isolate for at least 5 days. This means you cannot leave home for any reason other than to get a test. It is vital that you let us know if you or your child has tested positive or has symptoms to help us track the spread amongst our community. Please let us know by emailing: testandtrace@raisingyouth.co.uk. You must not attend any appointments as you are legally required to self-isolate, please contact us right away to cancel or change to digital appointment.