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5th Apr 23
British Film Commission Covid-19 most recent Guidance
Return to Work and Safe working documents.
Regularly check the link above make sure you are using the latest version directly from the BFC Covid Hub
UK.Gov - Living with Covid
Information and Guidance that are part of the Government
UK.Gov - Coronavirus Landing Page
Get the latest info on testing, vaccinations, guidance & support
Government hosted information which updates as circumstances change
Includes information on:Working Safely, Transport, Hotels, Face coverings, hand washing, R Number, symptom recognition, staying at home with symptoms & more
Pact and Bectu have been working constructively together, and with industry stakeholders, to ensure that there is stringent guidance for TV and film productions on Covid-19 safe working practices.
The Commercials Committee has been very heavily involved in negotiating improvements to the APA Covid Testing Guidelines. This symbolises a good co-operative effort and something we’d like to build on going forward with rates and terms discussions.
Guidance on returning to workplaces for Bectu members working in TV, Feature Film and Commercials.
Now includes: guidance on COVID-19 related Stoppages
BECTU HQ
ScreenSkills launched their C-19 certification on the summer of 2020. Your current certification may, or has already, expired. Check your emails for info on how to update
Covid Training Page
Enter the postcode of the place you want to find information about.
Gov.uk
With much of the government funding now withdrawn, local Creative Arts Funds are no longer taking applications, however, if you are suffering immediate financial hardship, you may be eligible for Universal Credit from UK Government or a one-off monetary contribution from industry specific organisations
Includes Film & TV Charity, Regional Schemes and a link to Universal Credit
LTECH H&S Committee
The LTECH Health & Safety team is made up of Gaffers, Best Boys & Sparks from across the industry and have spent many hours researching Covid-19 Plans from across the globe in order to share the most relevant advice.
The Team were also key contributors to the BECTU submission that fed into the BFC Physical Production Safe Working Plan
BECTU Information
BECTU Sectors have produced their own Guidance and reports on Returning to work
COVID-19 Return to Work – Terms & Conditions (scripted TV, film and commercials)
Type in your postcode and get the latest pre-filled message on BECTUs current campaign to send to your Local MP.
Operating most days including a Saturday morning “feature” and open to members on a week by week basis, the programme offers you the opportunity to participate in groups of no more than 20, on a host of subjects.
List of Normally available BECTU Courses - Bookmark your favorite for when they start up again
Industry Stakeholders Covid Info
BFI / BFC
Including: BFI GuidanceQuarantine travel exemptions
PACT
APA
Notable OthersLighting CompaniesH&S & Law FirmsGlobal Film Offices
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is the Government Department responsible for our industry
Film, TV & Sport Exemptions
"Individuals will be required to carry a letter from the studio responsible for the production which must include the following information: name; date of birth; passport number; UK address; production dates and location; contact phone number for the relevant studio; and DCMS certificate number to prove that the production has qualified as British and therefore meets the terms of the exemption."
You should immediately report any Covid-19 breaches or concerns to the Production H&S Representative and / or Production Management and then follow up by sharing your experiences with us using our feedback form.
Don't Get Caught By the Scammers
Organisations like Trading Standards, National Crime Agency and Take 5-stop fraud, are all reporting scams that are designed to extort personal information and ultimately, money.
One scam even highlights gangs using the promise of Fake In Home Covid Testing to gain access to peoples homes, and another where items of substandard masks & fake hand sanitiser was intercepted at Heathrow
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