New Covid Rules

[hannah40]

I run a group for 8 people that have anxiety all with learning disabilities.. Do you think that group would be able to continue under support groups for up to 15 .
It doesn’t mention anxiety or disabilities on the list.

[Buenchico]

The Regulations state . . .
“support group” means a group or one to one support which is organised by a business, a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic institution or a public body to provide mutual aid, therapy or any other form of support to its members or those who attend its meetings.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1200/pdfs/uksi_20201200_en.pdf

Although the relevant regulation the goes on to provide examples, the list is non-exhaustive and can therefore include any other groups which fit within the above definition. As I see it, your group is thus likely to fall within the exemption granted by that regulation.

[hannah40]

Thank you for replying. The service users will be pleased to continue to meet.

[dave50]

Just do what you need to do to keep these disadvantaged people happy, you are doing a fantastic job and anybody who complains needs to wind their neck in.