How do I host key workers at the moment?

[Richard512]

Hi everyone,

Can someone please help clarify if I am able to host key workers at the moment, and if so do I need to apply for a permit from the council to do so or can I just accept a booking as in normal times?

I also assume I should ask from some kind of proof or justification that the guests are actually key workers.

I live and host in Wales.

Thank you very much!

Rich

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Richard512 in England I google the legislation that then tells me what I can and cannot do. Surely in Wales your government publishes their laws in a similar way?

[Richard512]

Thanks for your reply Mike and Janr. Yes and no, the information is as ever not clear.

[Helen3]

I believe you can host key workers in Wales as you can in other parts of the UK. @Richard512 

As @Mike-And-Jane0  says it should outline exceptions that you can still host such as key workers and those between permanent homes. 

I ask key workers for evidence that they are coming to take up a work contract in my area.

[Richard512]

Thanks Helen.

Do you need some kind of licence or is proof sufficient?

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Richard512 Having read (albeit quickly) the welsh legislation I cannot find the exceptions that would allow hosting even key workers. @Helen3 may be able to supply the link that demonstrates it is allowed.

As an aside the Welsh legislation is far more confusing than the English!

[Helen3]

Hello @Mike-And-Jane0  @Richard512 

i am not familiar with Welsh Covid legislation as I work for the NHS in England .

I know that some other nations allow key workers stays and other exceptions so thought Wales might be the same.

@Richard512  you need to read through your legislation to see if you can still do STR and if so what types of visitors you can accept. I don't believe you would require a license but again check the legislation 

[Richard512]

After trailing through the welsh government information on line i really couldn't find anything of help.

My local council is also unable to directly answer this question, so i am waiting for someone with the knowledge in the council to get back to me!