A scheme called Distance Aware has launched in Scotland to enable individuals and organisations to politely prompt ongoing distancing and respect of individual social space.
The Scottish Government has joined the scheme set up by the Bevan Commission and adapted it after research showed that 73% of people on the Highest Risk List said they would like to signal to others to give them extra space.
Businesses in Scotland are being encouraged to help promote the initiative to raise awareness of the scheme and reassure those wishing to partake in physical distancing even though it is no longer a legal requirement to do so.
The scheme is symbolised by a shield with arrows, indicating the desired social distancing space. The shield icon can be worn as a badge or a lanyard to signify to others that they would like to observe social distancing and have space around them. The icon is universal, meaning anyone can use it if they wish to indicate they’d like distance around them.
A toolkit and campaign materials have been produced by the Scottish government to aid businesses in the promotion of the scheme. The Scottish government has also procured badges and lanyards for distribution, free at libraries throughout Scotland.
