--- title: "Coronavirus policy guidance & advice" date: 2020-03-30T16:29:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice" section: Pages --- [ ![Plan B introduced in England](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church door open](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Church-door-open.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/plan-b-introduced-in-england) [#### Plan B introduced in England ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/plan-b-introduced-in-england) What is the impact of the Plan B measures on churches in England? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/plan-b-introduced-in-england) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/plan-b-introduced-in-england) [ ![ARCHIVED: Churches and the November lockdown](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church winter snow](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Church-winter-snow.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/churches-and-the-november-lockdown) [#### ARCHIVED: Churches and the November lockdown ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/churches-and-the-november-lockdown) What is the situation for churches in the different nations of the UK? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/churches-and-the-november-lockdown) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/churches-and-the-november-lockdown) [ ![Advice for churches on how to meet safely](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Alexander andrews Bq3 Te SB Rd E unsplash 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/alexander-andrews-Bq3TeSBRdE-unsplash-2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/advice-for-churches-on-how-to-meet-safely) [#### Advice for churches on how to meet safely ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/advice-for-churches-on-how-to-meet-safely) What do the restrictions across the UK mean for churches meeting together? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/advice-for-churches-on-how-to-meet-safely) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/advice-for-churches-on-how-to-meet-safely) [ ![Special services and events](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Wedding rings](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Wedding-rings.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/special-services-and-events) [#### Special services and events ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/special-services-and-events) Advice on weddings, funerals and other key life events [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/special-services-and-events) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/special-services-and-events) [ ![Small groups, mid-week meetings and church events](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![A Group Of People Around A Table And Pc](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/A-group-of-people-around-a-table-and-PC.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/small-groups-mid-week-meetings-and-church-events) [#### Small groups, mid-week meetings and church events ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/small-groups-mid-week-meetings-and-church-events) What do the coronavirus regulations mean for other church activities? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/small-groups-mid-week-meetings-and-church-events) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/small-groups-mid-week-meetings-and-church-events) [ ![January 2021 churches update](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Black and white church empty street](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/hennie-stander-pyGVP_gev-I-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/january-2021-churches-update) [#### January 2021 churches update ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/january-2021-churches-update) How do different measures across the UK affect churches meeting together? [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/january-2021-churches-update) [](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice/january-2021-churches-update) [ ![Churches in Scotland: Physical distancing ends but face masks remain](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Tom ramalho Jyq Qfh Uv2p A unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/tom-ramalho-JyqQfhUv2pA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-in-scotland-physical-distancing-ends-but-face-masks-remain) [#### Churches in Scotland: Physical distancing ends but face masks remain ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-in-scotland-physical-distancing-ends-but-face-masks-remain) Good news for churches: from 9 August in Scotland, there will no longer be any limits in law on numbers of people at gatherings or physical distancing, indoors or outdoors [ ![Chris Ringland](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/chris-ringland) [ Chris Ringland ](/author/chris-ringland) 04 August 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-in-scotland-physical-distancing-ends-but-face-masks-remain) [ ![England: Legal restrictions on church gatherings set to end](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church door open sign](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Church-door-open-sign.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/england-legal-restrictions-on-church-gatherings-set-to-end) [#### England: Legal restrictions on church gatherings set to end ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/england-legal-restrictions-on-church-gatherings-set-to-end) We urge churches in England to use freedoms responsibly when legal restrictions on gatherings, social interaction and face masks end on 19 July [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 14 July 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/england-legal-restrictions-on-church-gatherings-set-to-end) [ ![Emerging from lockdown: changes for churches from 17 May](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church pews bible](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Church-pews-bible.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-changes-for-churches-from-17-may) [#### Emerging from lockdown: changes for churches from 17 May ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-changes-for-churches-from-17-may) Boris Johnson confirms lockdown roadmap will progress on 17 May, but what does this third step mean for churches? [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 12 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-changes-for-churches-from-17-may) [ ![Churches can stay open under strict restrictions introduced throughout the UK](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Old lady in church](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Old-lady-in-church.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-can-stay-open-under-strict-restrictions-introduced-throughout-the-uk) [#### Churches can stay open under strict restrictions introduced throughout the UK ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-can-stay-open-under-strict-restrictions-introduced-throughout-the-uk) New rules across the UK will see many people back into lockdown [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 21 December 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/churches-can-stay-open-under-strict-restrictions-introduced-throughout-the-uk) [ ![Level 4 restrictions: Scottish Government update](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Car Travelling on Road](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/nathan-anderson-HZuyhXV8J14-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/level-4-restrictions-scottish-government-update) [#### Level 4 restrictions: Scottish Government update ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/level-4-restrictions-scottish-government-update) As large parts of Scotland enter the highest level of restrictions, what does this mean for you and your church? 19 November 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/level-4-restrictions-scottish-government-update) [ ![The Five Tier System: Scottish Government November update](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Micheile henderson o Dp SNMH1 MEI unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/micheile-henderson-oDpSNMH1MEI-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-five-tier-system-scottish-government-november-update) [#### The Five Tier System: Scottish Government November update ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-five-tier-system-scottish-government-november-update) What does it mean for you and your church? 05 November 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-five-tier-system-scottish-government-november-update) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice.md/page/2 "Go to page 2") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/policy-guidance-advice.md/page/2 "Next page")