The 2021 Forward Assist & Salute Her Lockdown Exit Road Map.

The Government Lockdown Exit Roadmap gives us all the opportunity to start thinking about the practicalities of a return to a new normal. For all intents and purposes this means a return to the physical workspace and for Forward assist this includes the reopening of Salute Cafe, The Veteran ‘Drop In’ , Archery, Model Making, Horticulture, Angling, Bee Keeping, Photography, Independent Living Skills, and the much needed Veteran Retreats. However, this all depends on the successful completion of four key government stages:

Until 16th May, the staff team will continue to work remotely at which point it is envisage both staff and volunteers will have received both C-19 vaccinations and testing kits may still be made to anyone accessing our services and activities. Essential business meetings and training may take place within the prescribed social distancing requirements. However, this will be at the discretion of the staff member and virtual options of participation will be made available as a matter of course.

From 17th May, we will explore the possibility of reopening Salute Cafe and getting the Salute Coffee Truck and coffee roaster back on the road. If this happens social distancing will be required and the rules of six will apply, with table service only being provided at Salute Cafe and one Barista in operation on the Coffee Truck. Training courses may go ahead but only if they operate within the recognised social distancing requirements as set out by Government.

 From 21st June, social distancing requirements are scheduled to end and a full return to the physical work environment will take place.