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Do not leave home for at least 10 days</a> </p> </div> </section> <section class="covid__find-help"> <h2 class="gem-c-heading govuk-heading-m gem-c-heading--inverse govuk-!-margin-bottom-4">Find out what support you can get</h2> <p class="govuk-body covid__inverse">For example, if you’re out of work, need to get food, or want to take care of your mental health.</p> <div class="gem-c-action-link gem-c-action-link--light-text gem-c-action-link--dark-icon govuk-!-margin-bottom-0"> <span class="gem-c-action-link__link-wrapper"> <a class="govuk-link gem-c-action-link__link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support"> Find support </a> </span> </div> </section> </div> <div class="govuk-grid-column-two-thirds"> <h2 class="gem-c-heading gem-c-heading--font-size-27 govuk-!-margin-bottom-3">Guidance and support</h2> <div data-module="track-click"> <div data-module="toggle-attribute"> <div class="gem-c-accordion govuk-accordion govuk-!-margin-bottom-3" 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href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care">Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-6" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Businesses and self-employed people" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Businesses and self-employed people</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-6" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-6"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <div class="gem-c-action-link gem-c-action-link--simple govuk-!-margin-bottom-1"> <span class="gem-c-action-link__link-wrapper"> <a class="govuk-link gem-c-action-link__link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support"> Getting financial help and keeping your business safe </a> </span> </div> <p class="govuk-body covid__list-item-description"> Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support for your business or if you’re self-employed, and find out how to keep your business and your employees safe </p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Popular content</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-reopening">Reopen your business safely</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder">Find out about financial support</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme">Apply for a grant if you’re self-employed</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-7" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="School openings, education and childcare" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">School openings, education and childcare</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-7" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-7"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <div class="gem-c-action-link gem-c-action-link--simple govuk-!-margin-bottom-1"> <span class="gem-c-action-link__link-wrapper"> <a class="govuk-link gem-c-action-link__link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare"> Guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students </a> </span> </div> <p class="govuk-body covid__list-item-description"> Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for parents, schools, colleges and universities: closures, exams, learning, health and wellbeing. </p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Popular content</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" 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setting during coronavirus</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-8" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="International travel and immigration" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">International travel and immigration</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-8" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-8"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus">Guidance for British citizens travelling abroad</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors">Travel to the UK: countries with a quarantine exemption</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-countries-and-territories-exempt-from-advice-against-all-but-essential-international-travel">Countries exempt from advice against non-essential international travel</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control">What you need to do if you’re travelling to the UK</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice">Foreign travel advice for each country</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers">Safer air travel guidance for passengers</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-where-you-are-if-you-cannot-return-to-the-uk">Get support if you’re waiting to return to the UK</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents">Guidance for visa applicants in the UK and abroad</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-9" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Driving and transport in the UK" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Driving and transport in the UK</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-9" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-9"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers">Safer travel guidance for passengers</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-transport-guidance-for-operators">Safer transport guidance for operators</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-for-renewing-lorry-and-bus-driving-licences-at-age-45-and-over-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic">Renewals of lorry and bus driving licences for people over 45</a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Driving and theory tests</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-theory-tests">Find out when theory tests are restarting</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests">Find out when driving tests are restarting</a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Until 1 August 2020</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020">Car, motorcycle and van MOTs extended by 6 months</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-10" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Healthcare workers, carers and care settings" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Healthcare workers, carers and care settings</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-10" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-10"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Testing</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test-essential-workers">Essential workers: book your test</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test-care-home">Care home workers: book your test</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" 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href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-those-involved-in-managing-covid-19-deaths/guidance-for-those-involved-in-managing-covid-19-deaths">Managing coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths</a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading">Support for healthcare workers and volunteers</h3> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-health-care-and-volunteer-workers-parking-pass-and-concessions">Parking passes</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-11" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Health and wellbeing" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Health and wellbeing</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-11" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-11"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/">Contact a GP and order repeat prescriptions online</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/">Guidance on pregnancy and coronavirus</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing">Mental health and wellbeing</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-accessing-food-and-essential-supplies">How to get food and other essential items</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help">Support for victims of domestic violence</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-12" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Housing and accommodation" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Housing and accommodation</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-12" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-12"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-and-renting-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities">Renting: guidance for tenants, landlords and local authorities</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak">Moving homes: guidance for tenants, businesses and social landlords</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-temporary-reduced-rates">Stamp Duty Land Tax: rates reduced</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-13" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="Volunteering and offering help" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">Volunteering and offering help</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-13" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-13"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/coronavirus-volunteering">How to volunteer</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/research/coronavirus-vaccine-research/">Join a vaccine research study</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/covid-19/">Join a genetic study if you tested positive for coronavirus</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/covid-19-research/donating-convalescent-plasma-around-the-uk/">Donate blood plasma if you have tested positive for coronavirus</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely--2">How to help others safely</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-social-care-guidance#guidance-for-unpaid-carers">Guidance for unpaid carers</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="/web/20200805174556/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-the-government-increase-coronavirus-covid-19-testing-capacity">Help to increase coronavirus testing capacity</a> </li> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805174556/https://sharechecklist.gov.uk/">Help tackle false information spreading online</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-accordion__section"> <div class="govuk-accordion__section-header"> <h2 class="govuk-accordion__section-heading"><span class="govuk-accordion__section-button" id="default-id-701d5dae-heading-14" data-toggle-attribute="data-track-action" data-when-closed-text="accordionClosed" data-when-open-text="accordionOpened" data-track-category="pageElementInteraction" data-track-action="accordionClosed" data-track-label="When someone dies" data-track-dimension="14" data-track-dimension-index="26">When someone dies</span></h2> </div> <div id="default-id-701d5dae-content-14" class="govuk-accordion__section-content" aria-labelledby="default-id-701d5dae-heading-14"> <div class="covid__accordion-inner"> <ul class="covid__list covid__list--accordion"> <li class="covid__list-item"> <a class="govuk-link covid__accordion-link" 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(COVID-19) information for parents, schools, colleges and universities: closures, exams, learning, health and wellbeing.\n </p>\n </li>\n </ul>\n <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Popular content</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings\">Keep children and staff safe when schools reopen</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-attending-out-of-school-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-attending-out-of-school-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak\">Check how holiday clubs, childminders and after-school clubs can operate</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures\">Running an early years setting during coronavirus</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "International travel and immigration", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": " <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus\">Guidance for British citizens travelling abroad</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors\">Travel to the UK: countries with a quarantine exemption</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" 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</li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents\">Guidance for visa applicants in the UK and abroad</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Driving and transport in the UK", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": " <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers\">Safer travel guidance for passengers</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-transport-guidance-for-operators\">Safer transport guidance for operators</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/applications-for-renewing-lorry-and-bus-driving-licences-at-age-45-and-over-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic\">Renewals of lorry and bus driving licences for people over 45</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Driving and theory tests</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-theory-tests\">Find out when theory tests are restarting</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests\">Find out when driving tests are restarting</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Until 1 August 2020</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020\">Car, motorcycle and van MOTs extended by 6 months</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Healthcare workers, carers and care settings", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": " <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Testing</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/apply-coronavirus-test-essential-workers\">Essential workers: book your test</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/apply-coronavirus-test-care-home\">Care home workers: book your test</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-guidance-for-clinical-diagnostic-laboratories\">How to take a swab test and where to send samples</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Guidance for managers</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-social-care-guidance\">Adult social care</a>\n </li>\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/\">NHS guidance for managers working in healthcare</a>\n </li>\n </ul>\n <h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s covid__accordion-heading\">Managing patients with coronavirus (COVID-19)</h3>\n <ul class=\"covid__list covid__list--accordion\">\n <li class=\"covid__list-item\">\n <a class=\"govuk-link covid__accordion-link\" href=\"/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19\">How to 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