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General Information
Information on how coronavirus will affect issues such as benefits, mortgages, childcare and housing support.
Self-employed Income Support Scheme
People who are self-employed or who are members of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus can apply for a UK Government income support scheme, covering 80% of earnings.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Citizens Advice
Information hub from Citizens Advice Scotland updated regularly with official advice and guidance.
Childcare provision for key workers
Scottish Government guidance on childcare provision for key workers.
Money Advice Service
This guide will look at your rights to sick pay, what benefits you can claim if you’re self-employed or not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Universal Credit and Coronavirus
This page provides information about coronavirus and claiming benefits. It will continue to be updated.
Benefits and Coronavirus
Turn2Us has put together a helpful guide outlining how a number of benefits may be affected by coronavirus.
Housing and Coronavirus
Shelter Scotland has put together information and resources about how COVID-19 may affect people's rights in relation to housing.
Domestic Abuse & Coronavirus
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is running a confidential sensitive service for anyone who is experiencing domestic abus during COVID-19. You can speak to a professional in your preferred language on 0800 027 1234 or by emailing helpline@sdafmh.org.uk.
Justice information hub
The Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum has produced a hub of relevant guidance, legislation, resources and information about changes to current processes in order to support the Scottish justice sector.
COVID-19 Bereavement Service
Scottish Social Services Council has a new webpage that aims to support people who are caring for and/or experiencing death, dying and bereavement during COVID-19.