Level 1

COVID-19 Protection Level: 1

Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)

• 6/2 indoors (at times, depending on circumstances, we may need to stop indoor socialising in Level 1 in an area) i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
• 6/2 outdoors

Hospitality (food and drink)

Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)

• permitted – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)

• permitted – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)

• permitted – time restrictions may apply

Takeaways

• takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements

Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)

• open – socialising rules apply

Travel 

• no non-essential travel to/from level 3 or higher areas in Scotland and equivalents in rest of UK.
• exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping, health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
• international quarantine regulations apply
• otherwise unrestricted

Transport

• active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
• avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
• face coverings compulsory on public transport

Shopping

• open

Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)

• open
• mobile close contact services permitted

Public buildings – e.g. libraries

• open

Stadia and events

• outdoor events seated and open space permitted (restricted numbers)
• outdoor grouped standing events not permitted
• small seated indoor events permitted
• stadia – open with restricted numbers

Worship

• open – restricted numbers (50)

Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes

• weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
• funerals – 20 person limit
• wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit.

Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)

• open – with standard protective measures in place

Informal childcare

• permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions

Schools

• open – with standard protective measures in place

Colleges

• blended

Universities

• blended

Driving lessons

• permitted

Sports and exercise

• all permitted except age 18+ indoor contact sports (professional permitted).

Leisure and entertainment

• open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).

Visitor attractions

• open

Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)

• open

Unregulated children’s activities (incl. youth clubs, children’s groups)

• permitted

Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)

• permitted

Offices and call centres

• essential only/working from home 

Other workplaces

• open – working from home  default where possible

Shielding

This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 1 shielding

• Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
• Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping
• If you cannot work from home: following a workplace risk assessment, your employer should make the necessary adjustments to your workplace to protect you. You can discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician if you still feel unsafe.
• School/formal childcare: follow the level advice to the general population