Lay My Hat

Hello all, I'd like to call on the hive mind if I may.

I operate a self-catering holiday rental property. My manager recently questioned whether I need a QR code for guests to check in with the NHS covid-19 app.

I've had a look on gov.uk and the NHS's app support page (https://faq.covid19.nhs.uk/article/KA-01183/) and it seems I don't need to do this, since I neither operate an hotel, nor do I offer hospitality services. However, the guidance does not seem to be exhaustive and, in conducting due diligence, I thought I should seek clarity.

I would prefer not to use one if I am not required to, because a large part of the appeal of self-catering holidays is the guest's independence – essentially, they are in a home away from home. In any case, the agencies I use retain all guests' contact details in compliance with the GDPR.

I'd be mighty grateful if anyone can lend any insight into the matter.

https://www.laymyhat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29552

Yes, I’m afraid you do need to display a QR code. The above thread in the forum will tell you more, but you can face a fine if you don’t display it.
Guests don’t have to use it, but you must display it.

zebedee wrote: Guests don’t have to use it, but you must display it.

Exactly that.

Ah right, thank you both.

You were a lot quicker to give me an answer than my MP!

Jason wrote:Ah right, thank you both.

You were a lot quicker to give me an answer than my MP!

Maybe your MP found the answer and thought “that can’t be right, it makes no sense” and is still looking...