The UK government recently introduced new legislation, effective from 11 November 2021, that requires people working in care homes to be Covid-19 vaccinated.
The new legislation will take effect on 11 November and, subject to parliamentary approval, will apply to all Care Quality Commission-regulated service providers of nursing and personal care, in care homes in England. The rules will mean that anyone seeking to work in such a care home will have to have been double vaccinated. The duty will apply not only to employees, but will also extend to all agency workers, volunteers, healthcare workers and tradespeople that might be engaged by the home. Those medically exempt will not have to be vaccinated and, similarly, any visitors of care home residents will also be excluded from the new requirements. The Department of Health and Social Care issued guidance on the matter on 4 August.
If you would like any further information or guidance on this. Please get in contact with a member of the Ward Williams HR team on 01932 830664 or email hrservices@wardwilliams.co.uk