Assistance centres

Plans and Guidance

• A Guide to Running Assistance Centres (PDF)
• Assistance Centre Risk Assessments (PDF)

Equipment and Signage

• Assistance Centre Equipment Checklist (Word)
• Assistance Centre Signage Pack (PDF)
• COVID-19 Assistance Centre Signage Pack (PDF)

Template Spreadsheets

• Template Assistance Centre Control Room Spreadsheet (Excel)
• Template Assistance Centre Registration Spreadsheet (Excel)
• Template Welfare Check Register Spreadsheet (Excel)
• Template Needs and Offers Spreadsheet (Excel)

Template forms

• Staff Register (Word)
• Visitor Registration Form (Word)
• Pet Register (Word)
• Welfare Check Register (Word)
• Welfare Check Form (Word)
• Needs and Offers Register (Word)

Training Videos

• An Introduction to Assistance Centres
• A Quick Guide to Setting Up an Assistance Centre

Useful Guidance and Reference Materials

• Infant feeding in UK emergencies – Information for LRFs and local authorities (PDF)