Do providers need to contact DCC/ CCG when there is a confirmed Covid-19 case in either the care workforce or individual receiving care and support?
31 March 2020
It would be helpful if you could report a positive case to the COVID-19 mailbox.
FAQs
Guidance on school closures
31 March 2020
Guidance on school closures and who is a keyworker
Growth Hubs
31 March 2020
You can also find free support, advice and information on sources of finance through your local Growth Hub.
HMRC Helpline
31 March 2020
HMRC have additional helplines, including one set up to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus on 0800 0159 559. You can find more details about contacting HMRC online.
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate
31 March 2020
The Government will bring forward legislation to allow small and medium-sized businesses to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid for staff sickness absence due to coronavirus. This refund will cover up to 2 weeks’ SSP per eligible employee who has been off work because of coronavirus.
Claim for wage costs through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – employer guidance
31 March 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting from 1 March 2020. We are advised by central government that the scheme to be up and running by the end of April 2020. It is designed to support employers whose operations have been severely Continue reading…
Coronavirus Business Support
31 March 2020
A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees. This page helps businesses find out how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply.
My staff aren’t able to work from home due to the nature of our work, what can I do to help them?
31 March 2020
If people are able to work from home and it is practical, then they should do so. All public sector, frontline or other staff need to follow the public health guidance. That means that if they have symptoms, they too should stay at home for 7 days, or 14 days if a member of the Continue reading…
How to manage COVID-19 in care homes
31 March 2020
The British Geriatrics Society has published the following guidance about how to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in care homes.
Recruitment campaign for health and care staff
31 March 2020
Proud to Care Devon launched a big campaign on Thursday 26 March to recruit and support providers in getting the staff to cover isolation and sickness processes. If you have any comments or need support please make contact with our Workforce Development Team. Please upload your vacancies to benefit and email proudtocare@devon.gov.uk with any queries.