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-== Plan and prepare ==+==== Business Continuity ==== 
  
-We advise everyone that it would be sensible to prepare and consider adjustments to your business plans with regard to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Consider the changes required to adjust to the current and future situaion.+=== Returning to Work Safely === 
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 +The next phase of lockdown began on **4th July**. The latest Government guidance is here - [[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19|Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)]] - to accompany announcements on what the situation will look like. The Government has put together an FAQ on what you can and cannot do in England [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july|here]].  Advice for Northern Ireland is [[https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus|here]], advice for Scotland is [[https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-scotlands-route-map-indicative-dates-remainder-phase-2-early-phase-3/pages/2/|here]], and advice for Wales is [[https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance|here]]. 
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 +  * The government’s [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/our-plan-to-rebuild-the-uk-governments-covid-19-recovery-strategy|recovery plan]] sets out that you should go to work if you cannot work from home and your business has not been required to close by law.   
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 +  * Before returning to work, the [[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/5-steps-to-working-safely|government has set out 5 steps]] that businesses should take to ensure safe working.  
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 +  * In returning to work, the government has provided guidelines for workplaces    
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 +  * There is specific government advice on [[https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare|education and childcare]] you may want to review.   
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 +  * In the workplace, where possible, a 2m distance should be kept between people. This can be done by putting up signs or using floor tape to remind employees about the social distancing measures. Avoiding shared workstations.  Arrange one-way traffic through the workplace.   
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 +  * Where it is not possible for people to be 2m apart, you should do everything possible to manage the risk of transmission. This can be done by using screens or barriers to separate people from each other. Staggering arrival and departure times. Reducing the number of people each person has contact with by using ‘fixed terms or partnering.’.   
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 +  * Have clear, consistent and regular communication with employees and service users to improve understanding and monitor any unforeseen impacts of changes to working environments.  
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 +  * St John’s Ambulance has produced [[https://www.sja.org.uk/course-information/covid-19/working-safely-during-covid19-tool-and-advice|a digital tool]] to help you find out how you can work safely during COVID-19.  
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 +  * [[https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/index.page|Eversheds Sutherland]], the law firm, has developed a [[https://cms.trust.org/contentAsset/raw-data/a0ee54f7-0ecc-4e0f-97cb-24fc46db4098/file|business restoration planning checklist]] highlighting key areas to consider in returning to work.   
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 +  * Croner, a health and safety specialist, has developed a [[https://croner.co.uk/coronavirus/|back to work guide for businesses]].   
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 +=== Shielding the vulnerable === 
 +The government has updated its guidance for people who are shielding taking into account that coronavirus COVID-19 infection rates have decreased significantly over the last few weeks. [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19|This guidance remains advisory]]. 
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 + 
 +=== Plan and prepare === 
 +We advise everyone that it would be sensible to prepare and consider adjustments to your business plans with regard to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Consider the changes required to adjust to the current and future situation.
  
 If you have public-facing premises then you may have to consider closing for a period of time, cancel planned events (such as outside broadcasts), or take action if staff are taken ill. We have an example community radio station action plan [[https://www.commedia.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Example_Action_Plan.pdf|here]]. If you have public-facing premises then you may have to consider closing for a period of time, cancel planned events (such as outside broadcasts), or take action if staff are taken ill. We have an example community radio station action plan [[https://www.commedia.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Example_Action_Plan.pdf|here]].
  
-== Business Support == +=== Business Support === 
-There is an eligibility checklist for Government-funded business support for coronavirus [[https://chat.commedia.org.uk/uploads/short-url/nVf31vQZCfIPNIwgguqfqu5R2oa.pdf|here]] (PDF, 44.9 KB).+There is a useful eligibility checklist for Government-funded business support for coronavirus [[https://chat.commedia.org.uk/uploads/short-url/nVf31vQZCfIPNIwgguqfqu5R2oa.pdf|here]] (PDF, 44.9 KB).
  
-== COVID-19: support for businesses  ==+=== Responding To The Crisis === 
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 +  * [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Content/UserGuide/Organisational%20Response%20Plan_Toolkit%201.pdf|Creating your organisational response plan]] 
 +  * [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Content/UserGuide/Financial%20Assessment%20and%20Action%20Plan_Toolkit%205.pdf|Carrying out a financial assessment and creating your action plan]] 
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 +=== Building Sustainability === 
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 +  * [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Content/UserGuide/Building%20Resilience%20and%20Fundraising%20Recovery%20Toolkit%206.pdf|Building resilience & creating a fundraising recovery plan]]. ([[https://youtu.be/kIhTiyH3rLw|Video Version]]) 
 +  * [[https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Content/UserGuide/Financial%20Sustainability%20Toolkit%207.pdf|Assessing your financial resilience]]. 
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 +=== COVID-19: support for businesses ===
  
 The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
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 Check the [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses|business support website]] for answers to frequently asked questions. Check the [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses|business support website]] for answers to frequently asked questions.
  
 +=== Help from Your Local Council ===
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 +Community media projects can consider contacting their local authority which will have an emergency team in place and will have a coordinating contact. Community radio stations and other community media organisations might consider liaising with their local council offices to see if they can assist with any local information and press releases.
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 +=== Further Links ===
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19|COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees|COVID-19: guidance for employees]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses|COVID-19: support for businesses]]
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 +[[https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/|Business Support Site]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme|Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/employers-sick-pay|Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): employers guide]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19|Support for those affected by COVID-19]]
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 +[[https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus|Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-the-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme|Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-business-support-to-launch-from-today|Coronavirus Business Support]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-individuals-and-businesses-in-scotland|Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Scotland]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-individuals-and-businesses-in-wales#business-support-helplines|Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Wales]]
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 +[[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-guidance-information-for-ni-businesses-employers#businesses|Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Northern Ireland]]
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 +**We will endeavour to keep these pages updated as and when guidance and information changes.**
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