Covid-19 Bulletin
National
Guidance on the temporary relaxation of the EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road has been updated.
The Government has announced that Working Tax Credits payments will be increased from 6 April 2020
The NHS has launched a mental health hotline as part of a package of measures to support its staff
The Government has extended financial support to children eligible for free schools meals during the Easter holidays.
'Social Work Together’ campaign has been launched to help former social workers temporarily re-register with Social Work England
Local
Hampshire County Council's Services for Young Children Team is on hand to help key workers requiring support, including with care provision outside of usual business hours and/or at weekends. If you're a key worker and need this support please email [email protected]
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Foundation Trust’s offers grants and support to charities and is also seeking donations to its We’re All Together Fund
To access the free digital resources on offer from Hampshire Libraries, visit Hampshire Library Service webpage.
Good to know
The National Education Union has launched a Coronavirus and Schools microsite to support parents at home
Ofgem has published some general advice on energy supplies
Tesco have increased their online delivery slots by 145,000 (+20%) in the last 2 weeks, with thousands more becoming available every day. Demand is still high so they ask those who are able to safely go to stores to do so.
