Earlier this week, the First Minister confirmed that there would be a delay to the indicative timetable, initially published in March 2021, and an updated Strategic Framework has now been provided alongside a Physical Distancing review.

Updated timeline for easing restrictions:

It has been proposed that, subject to all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures being met, the revised dates will now apply:

13 July:

• review of the current levels ahead of planned changes on 19 July

19 July:

• the whole of Scotland will move to Level 0 if all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met
• physical distancing outdoors will be removed and physical distancing for indoor public places will reduce to 1m if the data allows

9 August:

• all major Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted if the necessary conditions on vaccination and harm reduction continue
• all physical distancing regulations lifted

The Social Housing Resilience Group’s Guide to Managing Services has been updated to reflect the latest information. This also includes a link to further information on Covid-19 vaccinations provided by Public Health Scotland.