COVID-19 guidance
In this section you will find information on guidance issued by the government, Public Health, the NHS and other statutory organisations
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National guidance
Information and resources explaining current guidance on Covid-19
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19.
Translated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from coronavirus (COVID-19).
NHS has created resources in different languages explaining how the NHS COVID-19 app works.
Vaccine research and information (English)
Various Covid-19 resources for people experiencing homelessness or working with people at risk of destitution.
The UK Health Security Agency urges pregnant women to get vaccinated following latest research.
Resources from DOTW helping organisations supporting migrants navigate the latest announcement with regards to the Covid Pass and the booster jab.
NHS, The British Fertility Society and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, information and guidance
The briefing aims to support local authorities and healthcare commissioners and providers to design vaccine services for socially excluded patient groups.
Recording of a webinar discussing barriers to vaccine uptake and community informed practice solutions.
Translated vaccine information
Collections of translated information on vaccines. Please check individual language pages for any resources that have been produced in only one language.
The Roma Support Group have produced translated posters, videos and digital resources to promote Covid-19 vaccine uptake among Roma communities.
Translated Covid-19 vaccination resources for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Translated leaflets from the Public Health Agency on flu and the importance of vaccination.
Translated information guide, leaflet and sticker for the COVID-19 autumn booster vaccination.
Social media cards for sharing to promote uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations. For use in digital campaigns nationally.
Translated guidance on the different types of Covid pass (travel and domestic use)
Large collection of translated resources and infographics on living with Covid-19.
Covid-19 vaccine guidance in Polish in the form of leaflets and videos.
Translated information for those who have been prescribed Paxlovid.
Translated information for those who have been prescribed Molnupiravir.
Information for parents of eligible at risk children aged 5 to 11 years on COVID-19 vaccination.
Guidance on having a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccination for people with weakened immune systems.
Information on the spring booster dose for eligible individuals.
The UK government has published resources on Covid-19 vaccination for eligible children and young people aged 12 - 17.
Translated immunisation leaflet for migrants who have moved to the UK.
Leaflet dispelling myths about the Covid vaccines, in community languages.
The UK government have published a guide to booster vaccinations currently being offered to people aged 50 years and over, health and social care workers and younger people at risk.
Translated guidance for schools and parents on the Covid-19 vaccine programme.
Comprehensive updated information on the vaccine roll out
Translated versions of the non-personal information in the letter confirming that someone has had the full course of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New vaccine information in English, Polish and Romanian.
Support from Leeds City Council for prevention, testing and self-isolating, support, national lockdown, and reactive messaging.
NHSEI guidance letter to help those without an NHS number to get a Covid-19 vaccine and register with a GP.
Doctors of the World, in partnership with the British Red Cross, has produced motion graphic videos with key information on how to register with a GP and book a COVID-19 vaccine
Translated information from Public Health England
Diabetes specialists discuss the importance of vaccines for people with diabetes
Translated update on risk of blood clots with the Astra Zeneca vaccine
Information, videos, translated resources and training opportunities
Test and trace
Information on accessing testing, the Test and Trace app, and what to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms.
Information on coronavirus (Covid-19) testing in homelessness, domestic abuse refuge and respite room settings.
Instructions on how to do a PCR test at home and register a test kit for anyone eligible for new Covid-19 treatments.
Information from UKHSA on who can access free coronavirus (COVID-19) tests from 1 April 2022 and how to get them.
New app and video-call support service with specially trained NHS Test and Trace staff will help partially sighted people to take lateral flow tests at home.
Step-by-step guide available in different formats on how to use and return your PCR home test kit to test yourself for COVID-19.
Translated guidance on how to do a SureScreen rapid nose-only test for COVID-19 and report the results
Step by step guides on taking different rapid lateral flow Covid-19 tests at home translated into community languages.