NW Department for Work and Pensions Coronavirus Update
Headline statistics: 27% of the workforce had been furloughed across 6,150 businesses, the highest incidences of furloughing were in the accommodation and food service activities sector industry (40%) and construction (32%) industries, over 95% of firms that had furloughed anyone were interested in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Job Help and Employer Help offer labour market information for people looking for work now, and advice for employers to help recruit them.
New free online toolkit to boost workplace skills
The Skills Toolkit hosted on the gov.uk website, is a new online learning site that has been launched today (28 April) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. The new platform gives people access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up their skills, progress in work and boost their job prospects.
New guidance for Social Landlords on essential moves
Mandatory Reconsiderations - Customers who wish to challenge or dispute a benefit decision can find information on how to do this on gov.uk
Guidance for people with disabilities and health conditions on how to get help with benefits if you have accessibility needs
A new triage tool has been developed to support citizens if they feel they are struggling due to Coronavirus. It covers a range of circumstances including feeling unsafe, going in to work, paying bills or being unemployed, getting food, having somewhere to live and mental health and wellbeing. Users will not get direct support from the government or organisations through this service but will get contact details for services who can help.
Information for the Bereaved Coronavirus Leaflet shares important information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions during this national emergency and explains the next steps, answers some of your questions, and guides you to the extra help and support that is available.
Looking after your health and wellbeing, 6 May 11.30-12.00
Recruiting and retaining disabled people, 13 May, 11.30-12.00
Support for Domestic Abuse Victims: 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline number – 0808 2000 247 – run by Refuge and www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Impact of the Pandemic – the Office of National Statistics has produced several sets of data