Covid limit on support groups to be lifted from 17 May

From Monday 17th May, support groups – which include those supporting people “with, or recovering from, addictions (including alcohol, narcotics or other substance addictions) or addictive patterns of behaviour” – will be able to meet with up to 30 participants.

The requirement for groups to take place in person only where “reasonably necessary” will also be removed from the regulations.

• (COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do
• COVID-19: guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol