Guidance in England

In England, there is a national lockdown and you must stay at home.
This information was current at the time this page was last updated on: 5 January 2021, 4.58pm
Stay at Home
In England there is a national lockdown and you must stay at home.
You may only leave your home for a limited number of reasons, including:
- Work, when this cannot be done from home
- Essential shopping
- Exercise, once a day in your local area
- To visit a GP or healthcare provider
Schools, non-essential retail and outdoor leisure facilities are closed.
We have made an Easy Read copy of the Stay at Home guidance for you to read below:
England - Stay at Home Guidance (932kB)
If you are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable, you are strongly advised to shield.