GRANT PAYMENTS, and Guidance on how to maintain social distancing if you’re still operational
Let’s do the really positive news first, and in big letters: I’ve had confirmation from ADC that the first lot of payments for the grants will be starting tomorrow, so I hope that everyone whose businesses are eligible receives their money very, very soon.
The next section is also really helpful, so I hope you’ll stick with me!
The government has just released really helpful information for businesses or tradespeople that are still operating. It gives really clear guidelines as to what you need to do to protect your workforce and customers from coronavirus while still continuing to trade.
Rather than rewriting it here, here’s a link to the official source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19-sector-guidance#shops-running-a-pick-up-or-delivery-service
The information particularly relates to a range of business sectors, but there is useful guidance for anyone still offering services – even if you don’t fit exactly in the category:
Types of businesses and operations covered in the guidance:
Shops and food outlets running a pick-up or delivery service
Tradespeople and those working in people’s homes
Construction
Manufacturing and processing businesses
Retail
Transport businesses
Use of private vehicles and car pooling
Logistics businesses
Outdoor businesses
Farming: visiting farms for animal health and welfare
Fishing or other short-term offshore work
Waste management businesses
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Kindest regards, Heather