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 Community testing for businesses
Around 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 don’t have any symptoms, but can still pass it on.
Our community testing programme offers rapid Covid-19 tests for people without symptoms. Testing plays a critical role in the fight against Covid-19. It helps find cases of the virus, so people can isolate themselves and help break chains of transmission and reduce the spread of the disease. Getting tested is a really easy way to help keep your loved ones and work mates safe.
We are encouraging business to join the programme and help to stop the spread. This is especially important for business that have contact with the public.
You do not need to book a community test and the community testing programme is of no cost to the business or employees. The sites have capacity to test workforces quickly and safely. The testing centres are run in line with the latest government guidance on social distancing so face coverings must be worn at all times.
Employers who have a lot of staff to test can talk to us about pre-booking a timed slot for your business at one of the community testing sites. To explore this option please contact elise.young@bassetlaw.gov.uk and your request will be passed to the project team.
People taking part in community testing are asked to have a test at least once a week, ideally twice a week, for up to six weeks. Please return for tests regularly and help stop the spread.
Bassetlaw has two community testing sites; Manton Club, Worksop and Crown Place Community Centre, Sandy Lane, Worksop.
Manton Club
- Retford Road, Worksop, S80 2PU.
- Open Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm and Saturday, from 9am to 1pm.
- Use the free customer car park if you are arriving by car.
Crown Place Community Centre
- 1 Crown Street, Sandy Lane, Worksop, S80 1TS.
- Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 6pm and Sunday, from 9am to 1pm.
- Free parking is available at the rear of the building.
More information on community testing
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 Free Online Social Media & Marketing Seminars
Social Media – Connecting to Customers
Tuesday 23rd February 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
This FREE no-jargon workshop will help you develop a strategy to start out and then keep on top of social media, to target the people that you need to reach with your message.
Looking predominately at Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn you will understand how these sites can bring real advantages to your business - as well as what pitfalls you need to avoid.
By the end of the workshop you’ll have developed an Action Plan to move your Social Media strategy forward, as well as access to other free online resources to help you on your journey too! You’ll also have access to a 1-2-1 appointment to further discuss your business needs.
Marketing Essentials
Wednesday 10th March 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
This FREE workshop will explain the key concepts in marketing and give participants the opportunity to apply them to their business.
The workshop will help businesses choose the most appropriate marketing methods for their products or services and produce a Marketing Action Plan to take their business forward.
To book your FREE place, please contact Fiona Humpage on 01909 533 498 or email: fiona.humpage@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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Getting Started with Employment Contracts - Free Webinar
Are you keen to learn more about setting up employment contracts correctly? Maybe you’re a small business owner or HR professional working in an SME and you’re responsible for
ensuring appropriate clauses are in place, to protect your business as we enter a period of change? If you are, this session will show you where to start.
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£500,000 support boost for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire manufacturers
Small to medium-sized manufacturers in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have received a £500,000 support boost to help them overcome challenges and make the most of new opportunities.
The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), which has already supported over 600 companies in other areas of the East Midlands, has agreed a deal with D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership to provide specialist assistance to firms in the two counties.
Manufacturing firms can now access a dedicated Manufacturing Growth Manager, who will use the GROWTHMapper benchmarking tool to identify pain points within the business, before delivering grants that can help support a third of the total cost of the business improvement project up to a maximum £10,000.
More information
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