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National lockdown 
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Things to think about if you 
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are allowed to travel 


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## About This Guidance

We want to help people travel safely during the coronavirus outbreak.  
 
The government has advice and rules for keeping people safe in **England**. At the moment the rules say everyone must stay at home. You can only travel for certain reasons. There is different advice for people who live in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. 

In this guidance we tell you about: 

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Travel rules for England 
 
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How to use transport safely 
 
- 
Things you can do to keep yourself safer when you travel 
 
There is lots of information in this booklet. You may want to ask someone to help you read it. 

## When You Must Not Travel - If You Have Coronavirus Or You Think You Have It

 
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If you share a house with someone who has coronavirus or think they have it 
 
 
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If anyone in your support bubble 
has coronavirus or think they  
have it 
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You can book a test to see if you have coronavirus.  The NHS website tells you how to book a test. 

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus­ covid-19/testing-and-tracing/ 

## About Support Bubbles

In this guidance we mention support bubbles. Here is what we mean. The people who live in your home are called your household.   

 
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The rules say sometimes a households can join up with 1 other household. 

This is called a **support bubble**. 

You do not have to live with the people in your support bubble. For more information look at the government's website. 

www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a­ support-bubble-with-another­ household 

## National Lockdown

 
 
England has rules that everyone must follow to stay safe from coronavirus. 

These rules are called national lockdown. 

## Here Are The Rules

Rule.  **Stay at home**. You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons.   

 
Here are some of the reasons: 
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To visit people in your support bubble or for childcare 
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Work.  You can only travel for work if you cannot work from home. 
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To go to school or college 
 
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To care for someone 
 
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To go to doctor or hospital appointments 
 
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To do food shopping or to go to the chemist 
 
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To go to places of worship, funerals or weddings 
 
Places of worship are places like a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or shrine. 

## Rule. You Can Only Meet Indoors With:

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People you live with 
 
- 
People in your support bubble 
 
- 
People you care for or people who care for you 
 
There are a few more reason why you can meet people indoors. Look at the government's website for more information. 

www.gov.uk/guidance/national­ lockdown-stay-at-home 

## Rule. You Can Only Meet Outdoors With:

- 
People you live with or people in your support bubble 
 
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1 other person in a public outdoor place 
You must stay in your local area when you meet someone outdoors. 
 
Public outdoor places are places like 
parks, the beach, the countryside. 
 
Local area means the village, town or part of the city you live in. 

 
Carers or support workers are not included in the number. This means you can still meet up with 1 other person. Look at the government's website for more information.  
www.gov.uk/guidance/national­
lockdown-stay-at-home 

## Things To Think About If You Are Allowed To Travel

You should not travel outside your local area unless you have to. 

 
It is best to walk or cycle if you can. 

 If not, use public transport or drive. Plan your route and decide how you will get there. 
Try to travel at quieter times when it is less busy. 

## Walking And Cycling

You should stay at home.  You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons. If you can, walking or cycling is the best way to travel. Children can walk or cycle with a responsible adult too. Your local council can help you plan your journey.  They have maps showing the paths and routes you could use. 

## Cars And Other Vehicles

You should stay at home.  You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons. 

 You must only share a car with people you live with or people in your support bubble. 
 
Sometimes you are allowed to share a 
car with others if it is for work or 
education. 
 
If you stop on your journey, try to make sure you are social distancing from others. 

 Keep the windows open and face away from each other. Try not to touch anyone or anything when you get in the car. If you own the car make sure you clean it after every use. 

## Taxis

You should stay at home.  You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons. Apart from the driver you can share a taxi with: 

 
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people you live 
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people in your support bubble. 
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Carers or support workers 
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Sometimes you are allowed to share a taxi with others if it is for work. If you are in a queue, try to make sure you do not stand close to other people unless you are travelling with them. Listen to any instructions the driver gives you. 

Try not to touch lots of things once you are in the taxi. 

## Public Transport

You should stay at home.  You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons. 

## Before You Travel

Make sure you have enough time. It might take longer than usual. 

 
If you normally need help to travel contact the bus or train service.         
They will still give you help and advice. 

 
 
It is best to buy your ticket online before you go. 

Look at these websites to check that the public transport you want to use is still running. 

 

Bus, coach, tram and ferries 
 
Traveline website www.traveline.info 
Train websites 
Transport for London website www.tfl.gov.uk National Rail www.nationalrail.co.uk 

## Planes, Ferries And Ships

 
Contact your travel operator, the airport or port for advice about travelling. 
The government's website has advice for people using airports. 

 
www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus­
covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance­
for-passengers  

## Keeping Safe On Public Transport

Try not to touch things unless you need support to stand or move.  

Things like: 
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Windows 
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Doors 
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Walls 
Transport staff will tell you things you need to know.  Things like: 

 
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What seats to use 
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How to queue 
 
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What doors to use 
 
The transport you want to use might 
be very busy. If you can,  do not get on and wait for the next one. Don't eat or drink on public transport unless you need to. If you feel unwell when you are using public transport, tell a member of 
transport staff straight away. If you go to the airport, port or station to pick someone up, do not go inside. 

## Travelling To Another Country

You should stay at home.  You can only leave your home and travel for certain reasons. You are only allowed to travel to another country for certain reasons. You are not allowed to travel abroad for a holiday. You can check the rules on the government's website. 

Website www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice­ novel-coronavirus 

## The Rules When You Travel To The Uk

You still have to follow these rules if you normally live in the UK and are travelling back from another country. 

Up to 3 days before you travel to the UK most people must take a coronavirus test. If the test shows you have got coronavirus you cannot travel into the UK. If the test shows you do not have coronavirus you can travel to the UK. 

Before you can enter the UK you will be asked for your: 
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Telephone number and email address 
 
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Address where you will be staying when you get here 
 
When you get to the UK you will have to **self isolate** for 10 days. 

 
Self isolate means you must stay at    
the address you give us and not go out. 

 You can go out to pick up things like food or medication. But only if nobody else can get them for you. 
There is more advice on the government's website. 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ coronavirus-covid-19-travel­ corridors 

## Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Safer When You Travel Wash Your Hands

Wash your hands with soap and water as often as you can. 

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If you do not have soap and water you can use hand sanitiser. Hand sanitiser is a gel you rub on your hands to clean them. 

## Paying For Things

Try to pay for things using your contactless payment card, if you can. 

## Social Distancing

This means keeping a safe distance away from other people. You should try to stay 2 metres away from other people if you can. When you travel try to make sure you are social distancing: 
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At bus stops 

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On platforms 
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At taxi ranks  
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On public transport 
 
Sometimes you might have to be close to other people. 

If t

If this happens make sure you: 
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Try not to touch anyone 
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Face away from other people if you can 
 
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Move away as soon as you can 
 
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Keep your face covering on 
You don't have to social distance from: 

 
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People you live with  
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People in your support bubble 
- 
Your carers or support workers 
 
You can read more information on the government's website. 

www.gov.uk/coronavirus 
 
If you travel with children you need to help them follow all of the rules. 

 

## Face Coverings

Face coverings go over your nose and mouth. They can help to stop coronavirus from spreading.  Face coverings can be called face masks too. 

 
The rules say most people in England must wear a **face covering** on public transport.   

 
Public transport are things like: 
- 
Bus or coach 
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Train, tram or tube 
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Plane, ferry or ship 
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Taxis 
Most people **must** wear a face covering in transport hubs too.  

Transport hubs are places like:  
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Airports 
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Railway stations 
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Bus, coach and tram stations 
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Sea port terminals 
 
 
If you do not wear a face covering you might be breaking the law. You might have to pay a fine. You might be stopped from getting on public transport or going into a transport hub.  

## Some People Don'T Have To Wear Face Coverings.  Here Are Some Of The Reasons Why:

 
- 
You have a disability that means you cannot wear one 
 
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You have breathing problems 
 
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It makes you feel very distressed and upset 
 
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A deaf person needs to read your lips 
 
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You are 10 years old or younger 
You can read information about face coverings in the government's website. 

www.gov.uk/coronavirus 

## Children And Face Coverings

 
Children under 3 years old should not wear **face coverings**. 

 
Children aged 3 to 10 years old can wear **face coverings** but they do not have to. 

## A List Of Things To Take With You When You Travel - Contactless Payment Card Or Pass

 
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Phone 
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Tickets 
 
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Hand sanitiser 
 
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Essential medicines 
 
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Tissues 
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A face covering