Face covers mandatory in Furniture Now! stores from Friday 24th July

Following the UK Governments recent announcement, from Friday 24th July it shall be mandatory for all Furniture Now! customers to wear a face cover whilst instore.

Forgotten your own? No problem, disposable face coverings shall be provided next to the hand sanitiser stations at our store entrances.

Those with the following circumstances are exempt from wearing a face covering:

• Children under the age of 11

• Those with disabilities or the following health conditions:

• Breathing difficulties and other respiratory conditions

• Conditions affecting their dexterity, meaning they are not able to put on a face covering

• Mental health conditions such as anxiety or panic disorders

• Other non-visible disabilities such as autism

• Cognitive impairments, including dementia, who may not understand or remember the need to wear a face covering

• Visual impairments, with a restricted field of vision, particularly if any residual vision is at the lower edge of the normal field of view

• Impairments which would make it difficult to put on or take off a face covering safely, accurately, consistently or without pain

Should your personal circumstances be included in the UK governments list of face cover exemptions, please be sure to communicate this to a member of our team.

There is evidence to suggest that, when used correctly, face coverings may reduce the likelihood of someone with the infection passing it on to others, particularly if they are asymptomatic. The government is telling the public to play their part and wear face coverings in order to help fight the spread of the virus, enabling further easing of national restrictions. The responsibility for wearing a face covering sits with individuals.

Additional public information relating to the new face cover regulations can be viewed by clicking here. Thank you for cooperation in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.