 Are a tradesperson that works in a care home? You must be fully vaccinated by 11 November
From 11th November 2021 in order to keep residents and vulnerable people safe, all care home workers and anyone going into a care home will need to be fully vaccinated, unless they are exempt under the regulations or dealing with an emergency situation.
Anyone who goes into a care home as part of their professional responsibilities will need to show proof that they have been vaccinated. Staff who normally work in non-care settings, like in the company headquarters for example, will still need to be vaccinated if they enter a care home. This also includes staff who may work in the home on a part-time or occasional basis to provide non-care-related services, such as hairdressing, maintenance or activities for residents.
To go into a care home, staff and visiting professionals must be able to show that they have received a complete course of their Covid-19 vaccination, unless exemptions apply. People that have been vaccinated by the NHS in England may demonstrate their vaccination status using the NHS Covid Pass service in the following ways:
Your NHS appointment card cannot be used as proof of vaccination status.
Care home workers and visiting professionals need to get their first dose by 16 September so they are fully vaccinated by the time the regulations come into force on 11 November.
Find out how to get a vaccination by checking the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG website
As part of the Big Notts Survey we want to know about all the difficulties you’ve faced during the pandemic and of any positive changes it made to your life. As we continue to recover and to look further into the future, we also want to know your concerns and how you think the Council can best support you, your family and community to make a better Nottinghamshire for us all.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete but will be central to the Council’s 10-year plan that will be published this autumn.
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In Bassetlaw, you can book an appointment through the National NHS Booking Service or call 119.
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