Covid-19 Updates for Members

We are making a recommendation for our members to stay up to date with Coronavirus (Covid-19) visiting the following useful links;

Employment and Financial Support

Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP)
Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit
Check if you’re eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Employers can apply for staff to get up to 80% pay if they can’t work
Get an isolation note to give to your employer
Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off
What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time

Businesses and Other Organisations

Financial help if you’re self-employed
How to keep your employees safe
Businesses and community spaces that must be closed
How to clean workplaces safely
Check what you need to do about Statutory Sick Pay
Find out what to do for different businesses and organisations
UK businesses trading internationally
What the government is doing to support businesses
How to close holiday accommodation to temporary residents
Claim for wage costs through the coronavirus job retention scheme
Risk Management and Business Continuity Guidelines

In addition the following article from the IOA may be of use to ISCVE members;

Guidance on the practicality and reliability of baseline sound level surveying and related matters during the current Covid-19 Pandemic

This link from the FIA with confirmation of the status of a key worker as defined under HM Government guidelines and the confirmation of the right to travel to and deliver and/or work upon products and systems to support UK Fire & Rescue Service resilience;