COVID-19 and our services

24 May 2022: A number of our staff are isolating with COVID-19 and there may be some disruption or delays to services, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Living with COVID-19 

Whilst COVID-19 has not gone away we have relaxed many of our rules and procedures to strike a balance between keeping people safe, being responsible and allowing people increased freedom to do the things that they want to do. 

Fresh air

One of the best things we can do to keep each other safer is to let in fresh air and make space for those that need it.

At George Meehan House we are keeping our windows open to let fresh air in and get COVID-19 out. This may mean rooms are colder than normal and so please dress in layers to help keep yourself comfortable.

We will expect all venues that we attend to do ceremonies to maintain good ventilation including keeping windows and doors open.

Make space - look out for the vulnerable and anxious

Some of us are more vulnerable than others and some people are still anxious about going into crowded environments. If you are having a ceremony speak to those attending and set your guest numbers small enough that those that wish to have more space can have it.

We ask that people social distance when coming into contact with our staff and people they do not know.

Sanitising and hand washing

We ask everyone coming into our buildings to sanitise their hands on arrival, when leaving and to wash and sanitise throughout your time with us.

Wearing a face covering

You are welcome to wear a face covering and you may see our staff wearing one during your visit. Please consider wearing a face covering if the person you are coming to see is wearing one or if an area is crowded.

Testing and staying home if you are unwell

We recommend that everyone attending our venues continues to do regular COVID-19 testing.

Please stay home if you are ill, have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or if you have a positive COVID-19 test result.

If a person arrives at one of our venues and appears to be ill we may need to adapt how service is delivered including postponing the event or delivering services with the customer outside.

Flexible rebooking policy

If you need to change your plans because of COVID-19 we have a flexible rebooking policy, please contact us by email at registrars@haringey.gov.uk or call 020 8489 2605 if you need to contact us.

General enquiries and more information

Please visit our births, deaths and marriages pages and the GOV.UK website (external link).

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