Coronavirus advice, resources and links
Last updated 4 April 2020, 22.05 BST
Official up-to-date advice and information from verified sources:
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Main HM Government Coronavirus website
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
NHS Coronavirus latest advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS information for health professionals:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/
Government advice on how you can help others safely
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Latest HM Government advice on Coronavirus COVID-19 in general, for travellers and for businesses:
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
Health and Safety Executive guidance on ensuring social distancing in the workplace:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/social-distancing-coronavirus.htm
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Joint statement from HSE, CBI and TUC warning businesses on social distancing
https://press.hse.gov.uk/2020/04/03/coronavirus-a-joint-statement-between-hse-the-tuc-and-the-cbi/
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Business support available to businesses
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/
Latest Government information for business who must close, and who can remain open (this is updated regularly)
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Government stay at home advice for those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 Coronavirus:
Self Employment Income Support Scheme
Guidance on who key workers are and guidance for schools and parents
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Information on the NHS 111 helpline and when to use it / when not to use it:
Get an Isolation Note for your employer
https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
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Public Health England:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
HMRC Coronavirus helpline for the self-employed and small businesses
The Coronavirus helpline : 0300 456 3565
The emergency legislation covering the enforcement of restrictions relating to COVID-19:
... The Coronavirus Act 2020
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/7/contents/enacted/data.htm
...The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/129/contents/made
Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice on travel:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office
Guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the rented housing sector
Construction Leadership Council COVID-19 Safe Operating Procedure March 2020
http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/site-operating-procedures-during-covid-19/ This contains useful guidance that can be used by other industries also.
Construction Leadership Council Advice on the temporary shutdown of construction sites:
World Health Organization COVID-19 latest:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
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Health and Safety Executive Coronavirus website
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm
Letter from the Prime Minister 29 March 2020
https://www.government-online.net/prime-ministers-letter-to-the-nation-on-the-coronavirus/
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BBC Coronavirus website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cyz0z8w0ydwt/coronavirus-pandemic
BBC: Self isolating and Social Distancing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729
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British Safety Council resources for employers and employees:
https://www.britsafe.org/about-us/coronavirus-resource-database/
St Helens Chamber Coronavirus advice for businesses
https://www.sthelenschamber.com/business/coronavirus
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How to stay active while at home (Sport England):
https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home
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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Coronavirus Guidance for businesses
https://www.iosh.com/resources-and-research/our-resources/communicable-diseases/coronavirus/
IOSH Home office, mobile office - Managing Remote Working
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Samaritans
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Government advice on support for mental health during the outbreak
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-advice-to-support-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
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Government crackdown on fake news relating to Coronavirus
Note: KSH Safety Services will only link to Government advice on Coronavirus. We will never advise differently.
Coronavirus statistics
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
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Help slow the spread of #COVID19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily, even if you feel well. Download the app
https://covid.joinzoe.com/
Full list of postponed or cancelled sporting events:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/51605235
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KSH Safety Services information:
Infection Control e-learning course:
https://videotilehost.com/kshsafety/purchaseCourse.php?nid=47
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Boost your skills when self isolating / social distancing at home:
https://www.kshsafety.com/online
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KSH Safety Services Statement:
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Updated 23 March 2020, 20.45 GMT
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At KSH Safety Services, I am committed to providing my partners and customers with the best health and safety consultancy and training support possible.
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Given the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19, I want to reassure you that throughout this current crisis, I will do my utmost to continue to provide the services I give to my clients.
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However, this means that support that would usually be given face-to-face, is provided remotely.
I am currently not required to self-isolate. However, based on advice given by the Government to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay at home if not a Key Worker, and to introduce social distancing where possible, I will not be attending any networking events or 121 meetings until further notice, but I will attend any such meetings in the groups to which I belong by other means such as phone or Zoom. Any face-to-face training will be arranged as remote Zoom meetings where possible.
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Most of my clients have implemented procedures to increase social distancing, however it is with regret that with immediate effect I will not be attending client sites, as I can operate remotely and help in a similar way to usual. However some work I do that requires me to see a process, etc in situ, I will defer or limit the advice given to ensure accuracy. I am continuing to advise my clients and run meetings and training via Zoom calls. And I also have almost 100 e-learning courses. If you wish me to set up a business account for you, please contact me.
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In this fast moving situation, any changes to service will be posted here and on my Blog posts.
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I am committed to providing you with the best support possible during this uncertain time.
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Please stay safe, be sensible, ensure you maintain a social distance from others, follow official advice, help each other, we will get through this together.
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Thank you.
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K Heywood,
Owner and Founder,
KSH Safety Services
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