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