Blog: 1st November 2018

Businesses are implementing plans for the COVID-19 pandemic and are deluged with specific concerns, information and action plans. Many questions are being asked by Board of Directors, but one in particular stands out: ‘What are our health and safety criminal law obligations in dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? And what do we have to doRead more

The UK Health and Safety Executive’s guidance INDG73 on the risks of lone working has been updated. This revision includes a new section on how lone workers can be protected from the risks of work-related violence. It says that training in personal safety, which may include conflict resolution, can help a worker recognise situations where theyRead more

During these unprecedented times there are many of us isolating at home, spending some of our time home-working or using the opportunity to further our skill set. In recent days we have felt so inspired by the community spirit around us that we wanted to enhance our service to our Clients during this period withRead more

Staying at home during the Coronavirus outbreak isolation period puts many of us into an unusual and unfamiliar situation. Some are working from home – with or without children self-learning, others are trying to fulfil their time with home-based activities and trying to keep their mind occupied, despite many NHS workers helping those who areRead more

The Government are introducing measures to help small businesses cope financially during these unprecedented times. We have simplified this information as you can see below, although in this ever changing environment further Government assistance may be announced: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Amount increased from £1.5million to £5million 6 months interest free Statutory Sick PayRead more