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Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub has shared general crime prevention tips that may assist your organisation; things to consider to protect premises and staff at this time.
Gov.uk website sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Local college updates
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Cheshire College – South & West
Reaseheath College and the Reaseheath Business Hub
Furloughing staff
There is information about the Job Retention Scheme on the Government website, which gives details on how employers will be paid to cover 80% of furloughed employee wages.
Are you making staff redundant?
Are you considering making staff redundant as a result of COVID 19? If so support is available through the Council’s Work Zones. This page includes a register function where residents can enter their details should they be keen to look for alternative employment.
Are you recruiting staff?
Alternatively, should you be looking to recruit staff, even on a temporary basis, please complete the Work Zone Job Vacancy Post form so that we can circulate and ideally match suitably skilled individuals looking and available for work.
Coronavirus and your wellbeing
Flyer with helpful information and guidance to support our mental health during these challenging times.
If you are searching for a local service that can offer advice or support please use our LiveWellCheshireWest to assist.
The Every Mind Matters NHS website also has useful information.
The Samaritans offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, call free on: 116 123.
The Mental Health Foundation also offers guidance to getting help.
Sport England has announced £195 million package to help sport and physical activity through coronavirus.
The money will help their partners, clubs and community organisations cope with the short and long-term impact of the pandemic.