Resources
Operational and remote working 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)
Self-care during the COVID-19 crisis from Combat Stress
How to tackle mental health in the workplace as a manager and colleague
Guidance on working with different sectors of the community
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
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
Information on COVID-19 Scams from Friends Against Scams
The Ubele Initiative: Supporting BAME communities in the COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and claiming benefits - understanding Universal Credit
Funding and fundraising
Safeguarding
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:
Staying safe whilst volunteering
COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines
Safeguarding factsheet and FAQs: Community volunteers during the COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus: How to help safely
COVID-19: How DBS is supporting the fight against coronavirus
Governance
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
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
Legislation
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 - 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
COVID-19: Can charities access the Job Retention Scheme? Guidance from Hempsons Solicitors
Other suggestions
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Email: Clare Mills, Head of Communications and External Affairs clare.mills@navca.org.uk