On 21st May 2021 the government issued new Covid-19 guidance to those living and working in Leicester City that they should meet outside rather than inside where possible and avoid travelling in and out of affected areas unless it is “essential”. The move comes in response to the rise in cases in the city of the B.1.617.2 variant of Covid-19, which the government says spreads more easily from person to person.

While the new guidance is just that – and not law – we at Forest Hill will take every precaution to keep both our staff and visitors safe. This involves the following measures. All staff will be tested twice per week / We recommend anyone attending the site is tested regularly / Anyone living in the areas affected by the new variant will be requested to stay at home and not attend the site in line with the government’s recommendation to avoid travelling in and out of affected areas unless it is essential, for example for work (if you cannot work from home) or education / Keep two metres apart from people who you do not live with (unless you have formed a support bubble with them), this includes friends and family you don't live with / Face coverings must be worn in communal areas at Forest Hill.

We would request all staff and visitors to behave responsibly and protect each other in these still difficult times.