Our Other People\u2019s Homes safer working guidance was updated on 4 November incorporating the new national restrictions for England.<\/p>
<\/p>
This guidance can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes<\/a>.<\/p>"}
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