Resources

National Cyber Security Centre advice on remote working

DCS Home-working protocol - for you to adapt and use

Charity Digital: tech offers for charities during coronavirus

Public Health England guidance for employers and businesses

Public Health England guidance on cleaning non-healthcare settings

Public Health England guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection

Tips from Mind: Supporting your team's mental health whilst homeworking

COVID-19: infection prevention and control (guidance on using PPE)

Universal Credit: coronavirus and claiming benefits

Public Health England guidance for first responders 

Public Health England guidance for transport providers

Public Health England guidance for educational settings

Public Health England guidance for residential care, supported living and home care

Public Health England guidance for hostel or day centres for people rough sleeping

NHS Entitlements: Migrant Health Guide 

Easyread guide to COVID-19 coronavirus

Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision

Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person (government registration process)

Webinar recording: COVID-19 hospital discharge service requirements

NHS guidance: COVID-19 hospital discharge service requirements

Homeless Link weekly webinar recordings

Accessible Guidance on coronavirus from Learning Disability England

Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COIVD-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people with animals

Advice from Institute of \fundraising on public fundraising activities

Statement from Dawn Austwick, CEO, The National Lottery Community Fund: COVID-19

Good Finance: A guide for navigating funding posibilities during COVID-19

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak, other risks have not gone away. Remember that safeguarding concerns must still be raised. All the resources you need can be found on the Safeguarding Portal.

North Tyneside VODA has created a series of videos to support volunteering groups during the COVID-19 emergency:

Supporting Volunteers

Safeguarding tips

Staying safe whilst volunteering

Telephone Befriending advice

COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines

Safeguarding factsheet and FAQs: Community volunteers during the COVID-19 outbreak

Coronavirus: How to help safely

NCVO: what charity trustees need to think about 

Coronavirus - what can Chairs do?

Resources for Chairs from the Association of Chairs

Filing charity annual returns during the coronavirus pandemic

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

Data protection and coronavirus: What you need to know - Guidance from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

Government guidance: Claim for wage costs through the Coronavirus Job retention Scheme

Recently updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector from The Charity Commission

VAT Considerations for the next few months from BHP Chartered Accountants

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations came into effect on 10 February 2020 following emergency procedures in Parliament. 

The Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 has its second reading in the House of Commons on 23 March 2020.

Coronavirus Bill 

Coronavirus Bill - explanatory notes

Briefing on health and social care measures - Coronavirus Bill

Briefing on education and childcare settings - Coronavirus Bill

Briefing on emergency powers and national security measures - Coronavirus Bill

Public Health England full guidance on staying at home and away from others

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