ANYONE who works inside a CQC-registered care home will now by law have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless they are exempt.

Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) has published advice to help employers and employees in care home settings understand the new rules, which come in from November 11.

Those working inside any residential care home registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be affected by the change, and should be aware that 16 September is the date when someone should have received the first dose of a two-dose COVID vaccine in time to receive a second dose by 11 November.

Acas Chief Executive, Susan Clews, said: “Care home staff across England need to be prepared for the upcoming change in the law around vaccinations.

“Workers may not have yet received two vaccinations and some staff may be concerned that they won’t get a second vaccination in time for the legal change. Others could be unsure if they are exempt from the new rule.

“Our advice can help employers to prepare for the new law. It includes tips on how to support staff to be fully vaccinated and avoid losing talented workers.”