Information for members during COVID-19
This is an online ‘hub’ for members signposting to advice and support throughout this period. If you have ideas for more ways in which we can support you, please do let us know.
The IOP at Caledonian Road, London
In response to the removal of restrictions, we reopened 37 Caledonian Road and restarted in-person events and meetings. There are still guidelines for such visits.
But we are continuing to run our online programme of events and talks, so please do keep visiting our website for full event details and to register. These sessions are for the whole physics community, not just IOP members.
As we move into the next phase of the pandemic, the following links are designed to offer you continued support.
General information
Latest government information on COVID-19:
NHS advice on how to stay safe and check your symptoms.
Official guidance for employees, employers and businesses
- Know your employees’ rights: keep up to date with the latest advice from ACAS.
- Advice on workplace safety: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
- Information for Republic of Ireland
Sign up for Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) bulletins for business and employer support updates.
Local business support and guidance
There is a network of 38 Business Growth Hubs across England which are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.
- England: guidance for employers and businesses
- Northern Ireland: information for businesses and employers
- Republic of Ireland: guidance
- Wales: support for employers and businesses
- Scotland: guidance
Department for Education/Education and Skills Funding Agency helpline
The Department has set up a Coronavirus helpline for education-related queries. You can get in touch via 0800 046 8687 between 8am-6pm (Monday to Friday), or by emailing [email protected].
Online events and talks for the physics community
How the IOP is supporting access to knowledge and networking opportunities through online events.
Contacting the IOP
To contact the IOP team please get in touch with your usual IOP contact or via the relevant email address.
Benevolent Fund
If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19, the Benevolent Fund may be able to offer assistance.
Do Try This at Home: help spread the word
A series of physics activities and demonstration videos to support parents and carers of primary school-age children. Help us reach as many parents as possible.
Physics World: news for the physics community
Matin Durrani, Editor-in-chief at Physics World, writes about the positive impact that Physics World has had during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a source of daily news for the physics community.