UPDATE 19/7/21 from the UKRF
As of today, 19 July 2021, England moves to Step 4 of the UK Government's Roadmap out of lockdown
This move into Step 4 sees most legal restrictions being lifted, however, infection rates remain high and are increasing. The Government states it is important to take measures to keep yourself and others safe and to remain cautious. Please read this guidance for more details as to how you can achieve this. Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
New Government guidance for close contact services
The UK Government has published new guidance for close contact services that apply from 19 July 2021. Please read this here
The guidance applies to all Reiki Practitioners and you should read this guidance carefully and implement the measures it outlines to protect yourself, your clients, staff, clients and the public.
As Practitioners, we urge you to continue to put in place the strict infection control measures you will have already implemented so far. This will help to keep infection levels down at this critical time in the reopening of our country.
We would also like to recommend:
As of today, 19 July 2021, England moves to Step 4 of the UK Government's Roadmap out of lockdown
This move into Step 4 sees most legal restrictions being lifted, however, infection rates remain high and are increasing. The Government states it is important to take measures to keep yourself and others safe and to remain cautious. Please read this guidance for more details as to how you can achieve this. Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
New Government guidance for close contact services
The UK Government has published new guidance for close contact services that apply from 19 July 2021. Please read this here
The guidance applies to all Reiki Practitioners and you should read this guidance carefully and implement the measures it outlines to protect yourself, your clients, staff, clients and the public.
As Practitioners, we urge you to continue to put in place the strict infection control measures you will have already implemented so far. This will help to keep infection levels down at this critical time in the reopening of our country.
We would also like to recommend:
- That although it is not mandatory to now wear a Type II facemask (a medical-grade 3 ply face mask), we advise Practitioners to continue to do so, especially as social distancing cannot be maintained when giving treatments. We would also ask you to encourage your clients to wear a face covering when receiving treatments.
- We continue to advise you to leave 30 minutes between clients so that you have enough time to disinfect between clients and so that different clients do not come into contact with each other.
- That treatment times be kept to a minimum and should not exceed one hour for clients who fall into medium or high-risk categories, irrespective of their vaccination status.
- Please pay particular attention to the guidance on ventilation. See section 3 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/shops-branches-and-close-contact-service
UPDATE 10/4/21 from the UKRF
From the 12 April 2021, Reiki Practitioners may return to treating clients in person.
It is essential that you follow Government guidance for providing close contact services which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services
Please ensure you read the UKRF guidelines with regard to risk assessments and working with Covid-19 protocols and that you have current professional indemnity insurance.
From the 12 April 2021, Reiki Practitioners may return to treating clients in person.
It is essential that you follow Government guidance for providing close contact services which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services
Please ensure you read the UKRF guidelines with regard to risk assessments and working with Covid-19 protocols and that you have current professional indemnity insurance.
UPDATE 2/12/20 from the UKRF
UPDATE 29/11/20: The Government have confirmed that "Close Contact Services" may resume after lockdown on December 2nd, following the same returning to work safety guidelines as before (See below).
COVID 19 - Returning to Work
In anticipation of when the guidelines and regulations ease for Reiki Practitioners and Teachers to return to work, we thought it may be useful to list some information from Industry Regulators and Organisations that may help you in that transition.
The Government have provided the following information for therapists providing close contact services – tohttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ef2889986650c12970e9b57/Keeping-workers-and-clients-safe-during-covid-19-close-contact-services-230620.pdf.
Here is a link to the latest UK Reiki Federation guidelines, which (whether a member or not) is a comprehensive resource for what needs to be considered: https://www.reikifed.co.uk/2020/05/27/covid-19-returning-to-work/
Essentially, it is important to contact your own Insurers to find out what is needed to be put in place to ensure you have your full cover. Risk Assessments may well be asked for to ensure you adhere to the new policy requirements. So it is in your best interests to be as fully informed and aware as possible.
Some further guidance and suggested templates are listed below. These have been collated from various regulatory and government boards and may need adjusting according to your modality of work.
The Government have provided the following information for therapists providing close contact services – tohttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ef2889986650c12970e9b57/Keeping-workers-and-clients-safe-during-covid-19-close-contact-services-230620.pdf.
Here is a link to the latest UK Reiki Federation guidelines, which (whether a member or not) is a comprehensive resource for what needs to be considered: https://www.reikifed.co.uk/2020/05/27/covid-19-returning-to-work/
Essentially, it is important to contact your own Insurers to find out what is needed to be put in place to ensure you have your full cover. Risk Assessments may well be asked for to ensure you adhere to the new policy requirements. So it is in your best interests to be as fully informed and aware as possible.
Some further guidance and suggested templates are listed below. These have been collated from various regulatory and government boards and may need adjusting according to your modality of work.
| covid 19 preparing to return to work guidance from CNHC.pdf |
| consultation and consent form.docx |
| suggested information for clients.docx |
| temperature chart.docx |
| suggestions re signage.docx |
| HSE risk assessment template 2019.docx |