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Complete information and government guidance, including recent and upcoming changes to coronavirus restrictions and travel advice: 

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Postcode checker to find out coronavirus restrictions in your area (West Berkshire is currently in Tier 4):

https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

Dashboard for national and local statistics on coronavirus cases, hospital admissions and deaths:

https://coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/

Information on testing, including booking a free test and tests for care home staff

https://www.gov.uk/getting-tested-for-coronavirus?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

Information on support available to your business:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

The latest NHS advice on how to protect yourself or check if you need medical advice. This should be your first port of call rather than phoning 111 unless your symptoms are severe:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ 

West Berkshire Community Hub:

https://info.westberks.gov.uk/coronavirus-communityhub

NHS Volunteer Responders:

https://volunteering.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/nhs-volunteer-responders-portal/isolating

News

Coronavirus Guidance

Tuesday, 12 May, 2020

I wanted to update everyone as to the new rules and hopefully give a few helpful pointers (beyond what I anticipate you already know):

1. You can meet one person from a different household provided that you do so outdoors and follow social distancing rules.

Covid-19 Emergency: My Article in the Times Red Box: 'Time to Furlough? How Employers can get it right' (31/03/20)

Wednesday, 1 April, 2020

This article was published in the Times newspaper's Red box on 31/03/20. As such, some information contained may be out of date.

 

Covid-19 Emergency: My article in the Newbury Weekly News (24/03/20)

Saturday, 28 March, 2020

This article was first printed in the Newbury Weekly News on 24/03/2020. Some information may be out of date.

Covid-19 Emergency: The Chancellor Announces Support for the Self-Employed (26/03/20)

Thursday, 26 March, 2020

"One of the most generous support schemes for self-employed people anywhere in the world" - Rishi Sunak, 26th March 2020

I think this is the announcement that many of you have been waiting for. A quick explainer:

COVID-19 Emergency: PM's Address to the Nation Announcing Lockdown

Tuesday, 24 March, 2020

On Monday 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced that everyone should stay at home to stop the further spread of the disease within our communities. The following measures will be reviewed after three weeks.

COVID-19 Emergency: My letter to the Chancellor Supporting the Self-Employed

Monday, 23 March, 2020

Please see attached my letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for the Treasury to consider some form of temporary hardship support for those self-employed, including - but not limited to - taxi drivers and childminders.

Covid-19: Advice for employees in securing their wages

Saturday, 21 March, 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-bu…

Government Economic Response to Covid-19: Protecting People's Incomes (20/03/30)

Friday, 20 March, 2020

The Government announced today further economic measures to protect people's jobs, incomes and strengthen the safety net for the self-employed. I have attached the latest letter I have received from the Treasury and outline the measures  below:

Coronavirus job prevention scheme:

Schools and Education Settings Update: Key workers list, advice for parents and plan for free school meals

Friday, 20 March, 2020

The key workers list:

Covid-19: West Berkshire Community Hub

Thursday, 19 March, 2020

West Berkshire Council has established their Community Support Hub to work with partners across the county to coordinate our community's response.

Whilst there has already been an amazing community response, they need more volunteers!

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