The following page contains useful links to official government, health and medical advice and information for businesses and workers.  

Public Relations 

CIPR’s Local Public Services Group - what communicators need to know   

PRWeek - live blog on the impact of coronavirus on PR 

Government Communication Service (GCS) online jobs portal for communications specialists whose jobs have been affected by Covid-19. Click here to register your interest.

BUSINESS 

Government guidance to employers and businesses 

CBI coronavirus FAQ’s  

British Chambers of Commerce – preparing and responding to coronavirus  

Federation of Small Businesses – advice to small businesses about coronavirus 

Croner – advice for employers 

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development  

ACAS - Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees 

BUSINESS SUPPORT

HMRC coronavirus tax helpline 

Companies House - Coronavirus: if your company cannot file accounts with Companies House on time 

Association of British Insurer - Coronavirus Q & A

British Business Bank - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS)

Contact the Small Business Commissioner if you are a small business that is owed money from a large business for late or unpaid invoices. 

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - COVID-19 guidance for employees, employers and businesses  

Claim a grant through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT

Government guidance for employers, employees and businesses

Unison - coronavirus: employee rights at work

MEDICAL ADVICE

NHS coronavirus advice 

Government guidance on coronavirus

World Health Organisation (WHO) coronavirus advice 

Health and Safety Executive 

World Health Organisation – coronavirus mythbusters  

Mind - Coronavirus and your wellbeing

GOVERNMENT ADVICE 

UK government coronavirus response  

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - Cyber experts step in as criminals seek to exploit Coronvirus fears