Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To help members stay informed about the outbreak, we have created this area as a central resource of all Voice Community updates and information regarding COVID-19.
We will work hard to keep this content up to date, but please do be patient as we too are working with restricted access and staffing which may result in slower response times that you might hope for.
- For the latest news on the outbreak, the latest government guidance, and Voice Community statements and comment (Updated daily, Monday - Friday)
- Follow Voice Community on Facebook and Twitter (@Voicetheunion, @VoiceCymru, @VoiceScotland) for news, shared content and resources.
- COVID-19 - Survey Results: Covid-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. Twelve months ago, no-one could have foreseen a situation where schools and businesses were unilaterally shut down, almost overnight. As ever, Voice Community members across the UK have risen to the challenge and have continued to meet the needs of learners, both in school and at home wherever possible. (15 July 2020)
- COVID-19 - Staying safe at work: This new booklet is to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. (17 June 2020)
- Webinar: Safety at Work: How Unions Can Help (June 2020)
- FAQs about how this outbreak may affect you (updated December 2020)
- Clarity, confidence and a Plan B (August 2020)
- Voice: Statement on face coverings in schools in England (28 July 2020)
- Wales: Voice Cymru comments on September plans and extra (9 July 2020)
- England: Voice comments on Autumn term plans (2 July 2020)
- Voice welcomes delay to reception baseline assessment (25 June 2020)
- Government must act now to save childcare sector (25 June 2020)
- Wales: Minister's response deeply disappointing (24 June 2020)
- Voice Cymru campaigns to overturn childcare decision (23 June 2020)
- Statement on re-opening of schools in Scotland (23 June 2020)
- Professional Learning and Wellbeing Support for members in Scotland (27 May 2020)
- Rights for members with absence relating to Coronavirus / Covid-19
- Coronavirus: Proposed Protection for Self-Employed and Freelancers
- For free online resources and activities
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment Checklist
Please check back frequently for updates.