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 The information below, related to Covid-19 advice and support, has been featured in the main Work and Skills Bulletin since April 2020. We have collected it here to keep the main Bulletin easy to read but to also provide you with important info, if needed.
Government Guidance for Apprentices - about changes to apprenticeships due to Covid-19 - Updated regularly
Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidance for Apprentices
The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub website has information and frequently asked questions, and is updated regularly.
Help for Apprentices
Are you an Apprentice working in a small or medium-sized business?
Have you recently been made redundant?
Are you or a colleague struggling to work due to health or personal reasons?
If yes, you can get help!
Working Well Early Help provides free support to help you stay in or return to work, if you’re currently off work sick, or recently unemployed, and struggling with your health.
Get in touch with them today on:
T: 0300 456 8107 (local rate call)
Email: workingwellearlyhelp@maximusuk.co.uk
Government: Covid-19 Businesses Support
Check if you can claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The scheme has been extended until 30 April 2021
Covid-19: Business Support
Find out what financial support schemes you may be eligible for as well as the latest guidance on workplace safety etc. Updated regularly.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
Guidance to help employers understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Updated regularly.
Manchester City Council
Coronavirus - Businesses and Employers.
Updated regularly
Flourish
Flourishing Beyond Covid
A 'One Stop' toolkit of links to funding, support and resources for social enterprises, community businesses and grass roots organisations.
Greater Manchester Community and Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO)
GMCVO: Coronavirus : Guidance, support and resources for VCSE organisations, and support and resources for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, as well as sections for other groups.
Manchester Community Central
Manchester Community Central website has a range of information and advice supporting the community and voluntary sector in Manchester.
Check out their Coronavirus advice and resources page
NCVO
To get updates on the latest guidance and steps you and your organisation may need to take during this pandemic, visit their information page (NCVO).
Government: Covid-19 Guidance for Employees
National guidance on work and financial support.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
Government guidance to help employees understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Last updated 10 December
Working Well Early Help
Working Well Early Help provides free support to help you stay in or return to work, if you are currently off work sick and struggling with your mental/physical health. Support includes:
- Developing a return to work plan
- Health and wellbeing
- Lifestyle changes
- Workplace adjustments
- Fast-track access to specialist treatment, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, physiotherapy, mental health and health coaching.
If you would like more information, get in touch:
Omari Carr-Miller on 07881 035 484 or 0300 456 8107 (local rate call) or email: OCarr-Miller@maximusuk.co.uk or workingwellearlyhelp@maximusuk.co.uk
Government guidance on Covid-19
Includes recent and upcoming changes, and Guidance and support
Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for victims of domestic abuse
Respect Phonline
Freephone 0808 8024040
If you are worried about hurting the ones you love while staying at home, call the Respect phoneline for support and help to manage your behaviour.
Manchester City Council Covid-19 is a comprehensive online portal which is updated regularly.
Help if you've recently been made unemployed
You can find vacancies in Manchester and across the country on our jobs pages, and if you’ve lost your job because of COVID-19, we can arrange for one of our team to contact you for a chat.
Help claiming benefits
Manchester Community Response was set up to Manchester's most vulnerable people, and help them cope with the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
Council Bulletins and Newsletters
You can sign up for e-bulletins. There are a number of different email newsletters depending on your interest including:
Age-Friendly Manchester
Coronavirus update emails
Latest jobs and training opportunities (Work and Skills Bulletin)
Volunteering
People across Manchester give their time freely to help others and make the world a better place. In the current circumstances, that support is needed even more and lots of people want to find ways they can help:
Foodbanks
Manchester
Tackling loneliness: support for people feeling lonely
The British Red Cross have resources and activities that are there to give you a helping hand. One their website you will find tools to connect with others, build confidence and learn new coping skills. Resources will be updated regularly so there will always be opportunities to learn something new, too. There is also have The Kind Place podcast series, featuring members of the public talking about how loneliness affects them and their strategies for coping with it.
Buzz - New COVID-19 Resource Hub
Buzz, Manchester's Health and Wellbeing Service online resource hub: Access the Hub on the Buzz website.
Citizen Advice Manchester
Citizens Advice Manchester - Get help
Manchester CAB Facebook Messenger
CAB support for newly unemployed people
Help to Claim service on 0800 144 8 444
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Out of hours service which operates Monday to Sunday, 7pm to 10pm: 0161 850 5053
They have access to language line for people who do not speak English.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
If you’ve been bereaved and need support or advice, call the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service on 0161 983 0902 or visit greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk
Manchester Local Offer (Disability and Special Educational Needs)
Corona Virus/COVID-19 Local Offer Advice and Information
Manchester Carers Centre
Covid-19 Information and Resources
Manchester Mind
To find out about the different services on offer see the Manchester MInd webpage
Neighbourhood Support
Barlow Moor Community Association
Tel: 0161 446 4805 or 07985 740 669
Burnage Good Neighbours
Tel: 01614317220 or 07395958649
Levenshulme Good Neighbours
Tel: 0161 850 1066 or email Ray
Levenshulme Inspire
Tel. 07952 178 459
Wythenshawe Good Neighbours
Tel. 07875286866 or 07816960025
Greater Manchester
GMCVO
COVID-19 support and resources for BAME communities.
End the Fear
Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline
0161 636 7525
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm (apart from Bank holidays).
More information is on their website End the Fear.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
GMCA Support for Parents and Carers
Greater Manchester Law Centre
GMLC Survival Kit
Greater Manchester Law Centre has developed the attached guide to support residents and support organisations to assist people through the current health emergency.
Telephone advice service for people wanting advice on housing, employment and benefits issues:
Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm.
0161 769 2244
Or email housing@gmlaw.org.uk or benefits@gmlaw.org.uk.
Kooth
Free, safe, anonymous online counselling for young people age 11–18 in Greater Manchester.
Visit kooth.com to find out more.
National Help and Support Organisations
LGBT Foundation
Tel: 0345 3 30 30 30
Silverline
Helpline for over 55s: 0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
Samaritans
You can call the number anytime, from any phone: 116 123
If you would prefer to email the contact address is: jo@samaritans.org
Childline
Childline and their counsellors can support you at this time. It also includes links to activities, games and videos to support good mental health.
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