What does Tier Three mean for me?

It's been a year like no other and with no immediate end in sight, it's important that we stick to the rules whilst also finding time to look after ourselves and each other.

Medway has seen a rise in infection numbers and today it was announced that we will be in Tier Three from December 2nd. 

Although shops and schools will remain open, we will have a new set of regulations to get familiar with. These include:

• we must not meet people from outside your household indoors. 

• you can meet up to 6 people outside for a walk.

• pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, and cafes will remain closed although they can serve takeaways.

• indoor entertainment such as cinemas and theatres, and indoor attractions such as zoos will remain closed

• leisure and sports facilities may stay open, but group exercise classes indoors should not go ahead. 

• large outdoor events will also not take place.

• places of worship remain open with restrictions.

• organised outdoor sport, and physical activity and exercise classes can continue.

• we must reduce the number of journeys you make where possible.

• avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.

There are exceptions to these rules and much more detail on the Government website here. 

Looking after YOU

It's important that you take time to look after yourself during these uncertain times. There is no rule book that tells you how you should feel or what you should be doing.

If you need ideas about how to support your wellbeing, Mind, the mental health charity, have put together practical tips to help you. 

Find out more