The official source of information is the UK Government’s Coronavirus website. This information is updated by Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England.

 

COVID-19: Official Government Guidance on: 

• Social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable people.
• Residential care, supported living and home care guidance
• Guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Face-to-face health assessments for benefits suspended – Claimants on disability benefits will, for the time being, no longer be required to attend face-to-face assessments. This affects claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), often very relevant to those with a visual impairment. Full details here