Latest Coronavirus guidance for councils

The links below contain the latest Coronavirus guidance relevant to councils from the government and other key organisations.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government: Click the link to find out the latest guidance to councils from the Ministry, alongside the latest announcements from the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick.

The Department for Health and Social Care: Click here to find the latest updates from the Department, including the latest government announcements on tackling the virus. We would except this page to be updated with relevant information on adult social care in due course.

Latest government advice on Covid-19: Click here for the latest advice to the public and organisations on the virus, statements from the Chief Medical Officer Chris Witty, and the number of confirmed cases.

The government’s Coronavirus action plan: Click here for the latest government action plan on tackling the virus’ spread – including the role of the health and social care system.

Coronavirus advice for public organisations: Click here for the government’s guidance for individuals and organisations on stopping the spread and best practice for Covid-19, including guidance for residential and care homes, and large organsations.

Coronavrius cases by social care authorities: Click here for Public Heath England’s dashboard on confirmed cases across the country, by social care authority.

Free school meals: Guidance from the government for schools and local authorities for pupils entitled to free school meals during the outbreak, where they are either self isolating, or their school is closed.

Mental health and wellbeing: Click here for Mind’s advice on mental wellbeing during the outbreak.