Re-opening Advice for Businesses

Government Guidance

The government has produced a series of guidance documents on keeping workers and customers safe during COVID-19. You can download the following documents from the government business support website –

• Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services
• Close contact services (hairdressing and barbers)
• Shops and branches
• Offices and Contacts Centres

Best Bar None risk assessment

National accreditation scheme Best Bar None have produced a risk assessment template. It is essential that businesses carry out a specific risk assessment for their particular premises, this document provides suggestions of measures that it might be appropriate to take, and should not just be adopted in its entirety without specific thought and assessment of what is appropriate for their premises.

Download the document here.

NEXSTART compliance advice

The information in this guide has been developed by a cross sector group looking to reduce risk for licensed premises operating during the current pandemic and so ensure the safety of the public, premises staff and officers and provide clarity for all involved. 

Download the information here.

Shield Safety Group reopening guide

This document contains lots of details that support and enhance the webinars Best Bar None delivered. It highlights lots of issues that premises should think about as you look to reopen.

Download the document here.

Safer Sounds Partnership

Safer Sounds have put together this useful checklist to help you make sure you, your business, your employees, and your customers are safe.

Download the checklist here.

Lambeth Council

Risk assessment template – Download here .

Re-opening Checklist – Download here.