voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
-
Disability Equality Scotland - face covering exemptions
Created: 15/07/2020
News/Events Category: General NewsThe use of face coverings is now mandatory in Scotland in shops and on public transport - however it is important to recognise that not everyone can wear one. People are exempt from wearing face coverings if:
- they have a disability or health condition that means they cannot put a covering on;
- a covering will cause them severe distress or anxiety;
- they need to communicate with someone who relies on lip reading; or
- they have a reasonable need to eat, drink or take medicine
There is no requirement to obtain evidence in the form of a letter from a doctor or government that you are exempt. If you have a condition which means you cannot wear a face covering you need only advise if asked that you cannot wear a face covering because you are exempt for one of the reasons listed above. Disability Equality Scotland has published resources on its website - including a Face Covering Exemption Card - for people to access.
What now?
See other news/events in the General News category
Go to the main News page
Tell us about your own news
News/Events Categories:
Children and Families (83 items)Climate/Environment (9 items)
Community Events (3 items)
Consultations (9 items)
Employability (40 items)
Funding and Finance (32 items)
FVA News (2 items)
General News (15 items)
Goods, Donations and Services (2 items)
Governance (15 items)
Health and Social Care (73 items)
Job Vacancies (35 items)
Partnerships, Networks and Forums (32 items)
Technology (3 items)
Training and Learning (85 items)
Volunteering (30 items)
Go to the main News page
