Information on Coronavirus
BASE will be postponing all regional forums and training events until further notice in the light of the coronavirus restrictions. Office functions will continue as normal and certificate learners can continue to receive support by contacting their assessor by email or phone.
We have been asked for advice regarding the provision of workplace support but there are no easy answers. Clearly, the welfare of service staff and clients has to be a priority and services should support those customers through risk assessment where they are vulnerable because of their health. The Business Disability Forum has produced a useful legal update about the position for disabled workers.
A number of organisations have produced guidance on the impact of coronavirus and you can find information and advice through the links below.
General sources of advice
Latest information on Coronavirus
Advice from the Business Disability Forum
Advice from Social Enterprise UK
Advice for workers and vulnerable groups
Government advice for vulnerable groups
Government advice for further education
Government advice for apprenticeship providers
Government advice for community-based health and social care
Government advice for health professionals and others
Government guidance for furloughed workers
Benefit changes and advice about loss of income (from Social Welfare Training)
Easy read resources
Easy Read Information on coronavirus from Mencap
Easy Read Posters from Photosymbols:
An accessible free download from Books Beyond Words
Advice for businesses
Information about Govermnment support for businesses
Government advice for employers and businesses
Advice on claiming wage costs through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furloughed workers)