Coronavirus Advice

This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Below are the key links for everything you need to know for your welfare at home, at work, and for businesses and other bodies in dealing with coronavirus.

If you need any further help, please do contact me.

If you have symptoms

All Coronavirus advice

National Restrictions from November 5th

FAQ What you can and can't do

Business Support Finder

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Blackpool Council Coronavirus support

Local support for business delivered through Blackpool Council

The latest news from the government on coronavirus:

Driving test centre waiting rooms during coronavirus

Check which driving test centre waiting rooms are open, and find out what the rules are for using them because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for safe provision including team sport, contact combat sport and organised sport events

This guidance sets out information on grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID restrictions including the team sport framework

Return to your claim for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Use the online service to check the status of your payment, update your details or if you think the grant amount is too low.

How your trading conditions affect your eligibility for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Find out what we mean by reduced activity, capacity or demand or temporary closure and read examples of how this could affect your eligib

Remote education webinars

How to access school-led webinars on remote education to help share good practice.

How your circumstances affect eligibility for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership find examples of how your circumstances can affect your eligibility for the scheme.

COVID-19 Winter Plan

The government's plan for managing COVID-19 through the winter.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers

Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations of running testing programmes.

NHS Test and Trace in the workplace

Guidance on what to do if you or someone you employ is contacted by NHS Test and Trace, including self-isolation and financial support.

OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities

Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.