As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery.
Latest UK data to Monday 15th June:
Total tests: 6,866,481 tests have been carried out or posted out
Positive tests: 296,857 have tested positive
Loss of life: 41,736 across all settings, (+ 38 on previous day)
Cases in Stockport: 1,061 (no change in last 24 hours)
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 15 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Today, there have been 1,056 new cases
- There are 395in critical care
- Week-on-week data: 109 fewer daily cases, 161 fewer patients in critical care, 155 fewer deaths
- More high street stores have been allowed to open today plus some outdoor attractions
- Face coverings are now mandatory on public transport
Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 15 June 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 June 2020
Answers to the most common topics asked about by the public for the coronavirus press conference
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
UK HEADLINES:
UK workers on payrolls has fallen by 612,000 between March & May
As the number of workers who have left the payroll hits over 600,000, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also said the number of job vacancies in May has fallen to a new, record low. Jonathan Athow, deputy national statistician for economic statistics at the ONS, said: “The slowdown in the economy is now visibly hitting the labour market, especially in terms of hours worked. Early indicators for May show that the number of employees on payrolls were down over 600,000 compared with March. He added that the number of people claiming work related benefits had climbed again, although “not all of these people are necessarily unemployed”.
Furloughed workers help the Government tackle coronavirus
More than 100 people who have been furloughed from their normal day jobs because of coronavirus have been able to volunteer to help the government tackle the crisis. At the beginning of the pandemic, the government launched the Industry Partnering Voluntary Scheme to utilise the skills of people who could no longer do their normal jobs. The project has seen more than 100 people matched to short-term voluntary roles in government, ranging from analytical and digital projects to work focused on the frontline response to the virus.
Staff and volunteers at the forefront of the national coronavirus response across England will be able to access a new Psychological First Aid training course
The free online course enables responders to develop their skills and confidence in providing key psychological support to people affected by coronavirus, including on issues such as job worries, bereavement or isolation as they carry out their vital work as part of the ongoing coronavirus response. It will also help to develop understanding of how emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic can affect us all, how to recognise people who may be at increased risk of distress, and how to offer practical and emotional support.
Primary schools in England are to be given greater flexibility to invite back more pupils, but only if the school has capacity within existing guidelines and if protective measures are in place.
Children in early years, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 began returning to classrooms on 1 June, with over half of primary schools open to at least one of these year groups as of 4 June. Updated guidance published today (15 June) gives heads and school leaders the ability to invite back additional children if – having invited back the pupils in eligible year groups – they are able and feel ready to do so within the existing guidance. Schools will have flexibility to decide which additional pupils to prioritise for return, provided existing guidelines are followed and protective measures are in place, including limiting primary class sizes to no more than 15 pupils.
Institute for Fiscal Studies: The geographic impact of the Covid-19 crisis
“There is a small group of local authorities in England where public health, local jobs and families are all more vulnerable than average. While several of these areas are in the North West, the group includes local authorities from Dorset to Northumberland. But it is Torbay and the Isle of Wight that stand out as the most highly vulnerable, reflecting their elderly populations, reliance on tourism and hospitality, and pockets of socio-economic disadvantage.”
Business Secretary leads economic recovery roundtables
Business Secretary Alok Sharma chaired a series of economic recovery roundtables that brought together businesses, business representative organisations, regulators and leading academics.
Government-funded Imperial College COVID-19 vaccine moves into first human trials
Clinical researchers will begin human trials of a new coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at Imperial College London. The vaccine has undergone rigorous pre-clinical safety tests and has been shown to be safe and produced encouraging signs of an effective immune response in animal studies. Over the coming weeks, 300 healthy participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Many traditional vaccines are based on a weakened or modified form of virus, or parts of it, but the Imperial vaccine is based on a new approach. It uses synthetic strands of genetic code (called RNA), based on the virus’s genetic material. If the vaccine shows a promising immune response, then larger Phase III trials would be planned to begin later in the year with around 6000 healthy volunteers to test its effectiveness. Ultimately, the researchers hope that if clinical trials are successful, the vaccine could provide protection against COVID-19 both in the UK and around the world.
LOCAL / REGIONAL NEWS & UPDATES:
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the launch of One Stockport, a partnership campaign designed to connect, unite and support Stockport’s multi-faceted communities. Stockport, a key component in successfully helping to drive growth and development across the region, is looking to its many diverse communities to have a say in creating and delivering its next ambitious and inclusive, local plan. One Stockport is a campaign where, by working in collaboration, Stockport can become united and encouraged to build a better future for everyone by supporting the local economy, connecting communities and promoting health & wellbeing. Throughout the various phases of the campaign,
organisations will have the opportunity to work together, creating a sense of unity to support all aspects of the Stockport community.
Following the current coronavirus crisis, the first phase of the campaign will support the recovery process, to help people reopen their businesses safely. To help people build back better and to instil confidence as we ease out of the current enforced lockdown.
Stockport gets back to business as non-essential shops allowed to open
As the Government further eased out of the coronavirus enforced lockdown, non-essential retailers have been allowed to reopen their shops and welcome back customers, so long as all mandatory measures have been implemented to keep everyone safe. As visitors returned to get a much-missed retail fix, orderly queues formed outside many of the shops both in the town centre and across the district centres where social distancing was respected. BID manager at Totally Stockport, Paul Taylor, took a trip into the centre town, looking at all the changes that have been put in place to keep everyone safe. Take a look at the video and see how you can enjoy your next visit to Stockport town centre:
Phase 2 of the Local Authority Discretionary Grant funds closes on Wednesday
The qualifying criteria has been extended to include those occupying a property, or part of a property, with a rateable value above £15,000 but no more than £20,000. Full qualifying criteria can be found on Stockport Council’s website. Phase two applications close at midnight on Wednesday 17th June. Enquiries about the scheme can be emailed to SKLADGRANTS@stockport.gov.uk
Stockport businesses grant funding payments:
Main Grant Scheme:
Stockport Council have now administered a total of 5,083 grants bringing the total amount paid to £58,675,000 and bringing the total now over 93% of those identified as eligible as at 11/03/2020.
If your business qualifies for a grant, please complete the online application form. Total grant allocation is £66.574m. If you have any queries please email business.rates@stockport.gov.uk
Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund:
So far, across phases 1 & 2, the total number of applications received: 300
Phase 2 applications close on Wednesday 17th June.
Stockport – is your business open for business?
Is your business in Stockport? Are you ‘open for business’? Whatever your business, we want to support you. And it’s free! Follow the link, fill in the form and we will add you to our directory:
COMMUNITY:
Coronavirus: driving tests
Driving tests are currently suspended due to coronavirus – but you can apply for an emergency test if you’re a critical worker – updated to confirm that driving tests are still suspended, and that rescheduled dates given for car driving tests will not go ahead – you will be asked to go online and choose a suitable date and time when driving tests can restart.
Coronavirus: theory tests
Theory tests are currently suspended to 3 July 2020 due to coronavirus – but you can apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a critical worker.
CONSTRUCTION:
Travis Perkins announce job losses among plans to shut 165 branches
The closure programme will see 2,500 job cuts from both the branches and roles in the distribution, administrative and sales functions, amounting to 9% of the total workforce. Branch closures will be concentrated on the Travis Perkins General Merchant operation, focusing on small branches where it is either difficult to implement safe distancing practices, or where marginal profitability will be eroded by reduced trading volumes.
EDUCATION:
Guidance for prospective students
SLC issues guidance for prospective students and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak – added information for part-time undergraduate and postgraduate Master’s students.
Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June
Planning guides for school leaders to help them prepare to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak – added information to ‘Planning guide for primary schools’ on how primary schools can use flexibility to welcome back additional pupils this term. Added information to ‘Guidance for secondary school provision from 15 June 2020’ about how secondary schools can now welcome year 10 and year 12 pupils in for some face-to-face support and where possible, invite pupils in other year groups in for a meeting this term.
Awarding qualifications in summer 2020
Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020 – private candidate policy update and Update on summer 2020 GCSEs, AS and A level grades for students in year 10 and below and for private candidates moved to Exceptional arrangements for exam grading and assessment in 2020. Guidance for teachers, students, parents and carers: Summer 2020 results for vocational, technical and other qualifications removed. Superseded by Summer 2020 results for vocational, technical and other qualifications.
Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak
Guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training, changes to funding arrangements, data collections and assessment – added additional wording to clarify that we would not normally expect adults to be included in the cohort returning to on-site delivery from 15 June and that providers can offer all learners under 19 years old a face-to-face meeting before the end of term, where it would be beneficial. We have also added information on the date traineeship flexibilities run from, supported internships, awarding of vocational qualifications and additional case studies in the toolkit for engaging vulnerable young people.
DfE data sources referenced in SAGE paper
Ad hoc statistics reporting data and methodology for two statistics referenced in SAGE’s paper: SPI-M: the role of children in transmission (16 April 2020).
Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus outbreak
A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April – added latest data and ‘11 June 2020 summary: attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’.
EMPLOYERS / BUSINESS / FINANCE:
UK Finance: Covid-19 loan schemes reaching firms in most need
A survey of 1,200 firms finds that the government-backed coronavirus lending schemes are reaching the businesses which need it most. Those firms who have secured funding through the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) or Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) say they have lower cash reserves than the national average and have owners who are more likely to use personal funds to support their business. In turn, these firms have used the funds to adapt to the new business environment, with 45 per cent allowing for more online and telephone orders in response to the social distancing restrictions introduced during lockdown.
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
The YouTube video for ‘Running your business through the coronavirus pandemic’ has been updated.
Coronavirus: letter from DVSA Chief Executive to driver and rider trainers about restarting instruction and tests
Letters from Gareth Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) about restarting instruction and tests.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic – vehicles: updated to reflect industry feedback, removal of coverage of taxis as superseded by additional guidance issued by Department for Transport, guidance on test and trace service, guidance on safer travel and to provide guidance on managing security risks.
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
This document provides guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures – updated to reflect current, revised regulations.
HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund Scheme – updated with new figures for: CBILS, CLBILS, BBLS, Future Fund.
HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and the VAT payments deferral scheme – published updated weekly data (up to end of Sunday 14 June) for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection – added guidance on support bubbles.
Businesses still confident despite coronavirus lockdown, says research by Airbase
Research by Airbase, the sales and marketing automation specialists, shows businesses remain confident about their prospects despite the coronavirus pandemic. The study conducted during UK lockdown in May 2020 reveals a high degree of confidence and optimism despite the challenges of the current crisis.
However, low adoption of digital tools to allow consistent sales and marketing activity is both the biggest threat and the biggest opportunity for many businesses
Critical workers who can access schools or educational settings
List of critical workers (key workers) who can send their children to school or other educational settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – added information on how primary schools can use flexibility to welcome back additional pupils this term, where they have capacity.
Actions for educational and childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020
Next steps for the phased wider opening of educational and childcare settings – added information on how primary schools can use flexibility to welcome back additional pupils this term, where they have capacity.
HEALTH & HEALTHCARE:
Guidance updated for employers, businesses and workers on the NHS test and trace service
This guidance explains how employers and businesses can play their part in the NHS test and trace programme to slow the spread of the virus, protect the health and care system and save lives. This guidance should be used in conjunction with Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19). By following the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) guidance, employers can reduce the risk of co-workers having to self-isolate if a member of staff tests positive for COVID-19. This guidance is for England only. There are equivalent arrangements for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
NHS Providers has called on the government to commit to a set of protocols for all future announcements affecting the operations of NHS trusts.
The organisation that represents every NHS hospital, community, mental health and ambulance trust in England says there has been a succession of announcements where frontline leaders have had no notice of, or input into, key decisions affecting their organisations, patients and staff. Examples include two announcements late last week on the use of face masks in hospitals and visiting policy; the announcement of NHS Test and Trace on 27 May including the potential need to isolate whole teams of NHS staff with immediate effect: a series of tactical announcements changing the approach to testing NHS staff and patients during April and the original lockdown announcement of 23 March which contained instructions on which NHS staff should leave work immediately to go into isolation.
Psychological first aid in emergencies training for frontline staff and volunteers
Staff and volunteers at the forefront of the national coronavirus response across England will be able to access a new Psychological First Aid training course.
Mind have made the Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity training FREE until 31 August.
One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Completing this course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to better understand and support people living with mental health problems, and create a positive environment that ensures they enjoy the benefits of being active and keep coming back for more. UK Coaching, 1st4sport and partners – Mind & Sport England – have taken the decision to make this online course free to access until 31st August for the whole coaching community.
PPE portal: how to order emergency personal protective equipment
Healthcare providers can order additional personal protective equipment (PPE) through the portal to top up their existing supplies for COVID-19 in an emergency – updated with increased order limits for type IIR masks.
COVID-19: how to work safely in domiciliary care in England
A resource for those working in domiciliary care providing information on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) – updated ‘Personal protective equipment (PPE): a resource for care workers delivering homecare (domiciliary care) in England’ document to provide important updates as set out on page 2.
European supply deal struck for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Drugs giant Astrazeneca has reached an agreement with Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance (IVA), spearheaded by Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, to supply up to 400 million doses of the University of Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine, with deliveries starting by the end of 2020. With yesterday’s (June 15) agreement, the IVA aims to accelerate the supply of the vaccine and to make it available to other European countries that wish to participate in the initiative. The IVA is committed to providing equitable access to all participating countries across Europe.
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK – updated testing capacity figures.
COVID-19: understanding the impact on BAME communities
A summary of stakeholder insights into factors affecting the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
HOSPITALITY:
BBC: Restaurant bosses in plea to Prime Minister for help
Bosses at restaurant and food chains including Wagamama and Pizza Hut warned the prime minister that if the two-metre social distancing rule remains in place they’ll need much more help to avoid massive job losses. The government has commissioned a review into the rule, but some want action much more quickly.
IT & TECHNOLOGY:
Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers progress data
Information about how many laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers we have delivered or dispatched to local authorities and academy trusts.
MANUFACTURING:
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for a National Recovery Plan.
The sector is also calling for an immediate stimulus package, to boost investment and help save jobs on the back of a major survey showing that output in the sector plunged to a record low as the full impact of the crisis hit home. The Make UK/BDO Manufacturing Outlook Q2 survey comes on the back of the historic fall in GDP and shows the balance for output reached the lowest level in the thirty year history of the survey, surpassing the previous record lows seen during the worst of the financial crisis. Looking forward the survey shows the prospect for the next quarter and the rest of the year looks little better.
MILITARY:
Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for government support schemes
Military reservists will be able to access the government’s self- employment scheme and those returning to work in the coming months will be eligible for the job retention scheme, the Chancellor announced on 15 June.
RETAIL:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the retail sector
Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers & Labour Markets, Paul Scully, to those working in retail.
Greggs suspends new store plans due to “great uncertainty” in sales outlook
A baked goods retailer has reported today that it is suspending plans to open new stores across the country due to “great uncertainty” in sales outlook. Greggs, based in Newcastle, announced in its update that plans to open new stores will be temporarily suspended, except where a legal obligation has already been made. The food giant set out plans for reopening existing stores, with 800 locations set to open this Thursday (18 June), and the rest of the estate slated to be operational in early July.
TRAVEL:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus – updated information on Service and Support Centres, English language tests, and 90 day validity of replacement visas.
The company said it was looking to reshape the business in order to “grow and thrive in the future”. Der Touristik UK chief executive Derek Jones praised staff for their “unswerving support and commitment over the past three months, a time which has tested the company to the limit”. In a letter to staff, Jones outlined every step that has been taken to try to rule out compulsory job losses, including voluntary redundancy, reduced working hours and recruitment freezes in addition to maximising the support of the job retention scheme. “In the short term we will be a smaller business, but by taking these actions now we can see our way through it and emerge stronger in the future,” he said.
Covid-19 Webinars:
17th June: Flexible Furlough and Recovery preparation More info / Book here
18th June: Thriving through disruption More info / book here
18th June: Managing your mind with meditation More info / Book here
25th June: Staying healthy at home, move & stretch class More info / Book here
Business Growth Hub webinars:
Find out more details and how to book below or on the website.
Make your workplace COVID-secure:
You can find recordings of webinars covering other types of workplace here
HMRC:
Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme:
Providing an overview of the scheme, this webinar looks at who can claim, when to start paying SSP, employees you can claim for, making a claim, keeping records, and more. Choose a date and time
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim:
This guides you through making a claim, including the essential information you need, what to do before you make your claim, calculating and processing your claim.
Choose a date and time
If you’ve missed any of HMRC’s live webinars, you can catch up series of recorded webinars on HMRC’s YouTube channel – available at a time to suit you.
Twice weekly: EnterprisingYou
Finance support for the self-employed webinars For info about latest webinar date announcements please visit the website https://enterprising-you.co.uk/latest-news/
Join an HR virtual community HRD: A Virtual Experience.
Join 2,500+ senior HR Leaders from across the globe including The Clorox Company, Diageo, DHL, Siemens, Nestle, Vodafone, Tiffany & Co, ING and more.
Date and time: Thursday June 18th from 10am CET/9am BST
Summit theme: The Resilient Organisation
Sign up here – it’s completely free!
ACAS – run a series of courses to help businesses with transition from lockdown
Useful links:
New tools and resources available from Acas:
Redundancy letter templates
Redundancy process map Acas have also contributed to the development of a new return to work toolkit in partnership with SOM, CIPD, BITC and Mind.
Applications Now Open for the Local Authority Discretion Fund. Businesses that had been eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support are also now eligible for the LA Discretionary Business Grant.
Apply for the coronavirus Future Fund
The Future Fund will provide UK Government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors.
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
Stockport Council publishes details for Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund.
Stockport Council has confirmed its criteria in consideration of awarding the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund, announced as the grants Top-up fund by the Government on 1st May.
Business Support in Stockport – a centre pool of information to support business owners in Stockport:
www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk
Government – Guidance on Returning to Work safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Government – Setting out of Road Map to recovery – 11th May 2020
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in a safe and measured way, subject to successfully controlling the virus and being able to monitor and react to its spread.Stockport Council has launched a FREE job matching website to help support employers with vacancies and individuals across the Stockport borough who are looking for work. The service, Stockport Jobs Match, will help to connect employers who have urgent temporary or permanent vacancies with applicants who are immediately available and in need of employment. The website also helps signpost individuals to available support services and information.
www.stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk
Coronavirus Act 2020: status
A table setting out the status of each measure in the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Government – Financial Support
New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business
Stockport Council – Health & Mental Well-being https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus
Government – Financial Support
CBILS – A guide to whether it may be the best options for a business
Government – Financial Support
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – online claims portal open
Government – Business Support:
Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
Government – Business Support Hub:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
Government – IT safety support:
Government Warnings Over Coronavirus Scams – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Government – Financial Support:
HMRC has published guidance on how it will work out income and profits for the self-employed or those in a partnership who have lost profits due to coronavirus.
Government – Business Support:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
Government – Business Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Government – Financial Support: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding
Government – Business Support:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Bank of England – Financial Support: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/march/the-covid-corporate-financing-facility
Stockport Council Grant scheme:
https://www.stockport.gov.uk/business-rates-support-measures
Gov.uk: Maintaining Educational Provision: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
UK Lockdown – Further businesses to close and exceptions: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF
Business Growth Hub:
www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus/resources/2020/03/coronavirus-business-support-webinar-series
Food & Drink – advice and guidance:
https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/food-delivery-and-takeaway-guidance-for-food-businesses-looking-to-diversify/
Health – updates from NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
Health– Shielding the most vulnerable
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Health – Dedicated helpline to support vulnerable residents in Stockport:
Support can be accessed by calling 0161 217 6046 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.
Health – Dedicated health & wellbeing services:
24/7 mental health helpline & safe haven for anyone over the age of 18 in Stockport (0800 138 7276).
Health – An Emotional Wellbeing Hub which provides information, advice, and guidance for anyone up to the age of 25 for emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. 0161 217 6028 – 8.30am-5pm Mon – Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm on Friday.
Health – the big white wall
The Big White Wall offers 24/7 anonymous support via a digital emotional wellbeing and mental health service, offering peer support for anyone over the age of 16, support from trained clinicians alongside a range of helpful tools and resources.
Media and Marketing:
Prolific North are publishing daily updates on their blog as to how Covid-19 is impacting on the marketing, media and technology industries
Travel:
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/coronavirus-travel-information
Recruitment: – DWP and Universal Credit http://news.dwp.gov.uk/dwplz/lz.aspx?p1=MQsDU1NjQ5MlM2OTA0OjNCNDJBOEZCRTJDOUJEOTc1ODQ0RTRCRDNDNzk4QUNF-&CC=&p=0
Retail: An update form British Retail Consortium
https://brc.org.uk/news/corporate-affairs/coronavirus-latest-retailer-activity/
Employment: – Stockport Jobs Match
Community – Guidance for businesses seeking to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
How businesses can offer services, funds and volunteers to civil society during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out more information here.
Employment – Useful information for the Self-Employed:
News and Guidance for the self-employed:
Concerned how Coronavirus might impact you and your business?
Please get in touch with Enterprising You and you will be connected to someone who can help. You can also access information and guidance including the latest Government updates via www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus
Can you claim back Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay in the Rebate Scheme
From Tuesday 26 May 2020, small and medium-sized employers, with fewer than 250 employees, will be able to apply to recover the costs of paying coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees.
Stockport park unveils tribute to young community hero 
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market 
Government sets out ‘Living with COVID’ next steps from 1st April