Guidance

COVID-19 vaccination of people working or volunteering in care homes (easy read)

Since 11 November 2021, anyone working or volunteering in a care home needs to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19), unless they are exempt.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
3 September 2021

This publication was withdrawn on

This guidance has been withdrawn. People working or volunteering in care homes are no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter care homes.

Applies to England

Documents

[Withdrawn] COVID-19 vaccination of people working or volunteering in care homes (easy read)

PDF, 1.6 MB, 17 pages

Details

The easy-read version of this guidance is currently being updated. In the meantime, please see the non-easy read version.

This easy-read guidance explains the new law that started on 11 November 2021. The new law means that people can only work or volunteer in care homes if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or are exempt.

The guidance is for:

  • care home staff and volunteers
  • residents
  • relatives and friends of residents
  • professionals who visit care homes
  • local authorities
Published 3 September 2021