Government Guidance

Here you'll find links to the latest guidance from the UK Government on how to self-isolate, as well as a range of other matters related to the current Coronavirus crisis. 

Just click on the links and it will open in a new window. Visit the government's website for the latest updates and General guidance on a range of topics related to the Coronavirus measures.

SELF-ISOLATION

A useful diagram of how long you need to self-isolate for if someone in your household has symptoms of Coronavirus.

A useful poster with all the guidance on how to self-isolate set out in it.

BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS

• Guidance for businesses and employers on the gov.uk website

• Small business grants - Hastings Borough Council's online form is now live. If you have a rateable property and pay little or no business rates the council will also contact you if you are eligible for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR), Rural Rate Relief (RRR).

• Guidance on sick pay

EMPLOYEES

• Guidance on what to do if you’re an employee on the gov.uk website

SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS

• Grant Scheme for the self-employed

BENEFITS

• Guidance (not Government) on claiming statutory sick pay

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

• Guidance on what to do if you’re involved in education/ childcare provision.

SHOPS & SERVICES

• Guidance on the type of shop, business or service which is allowed to remain open during the current coronavirus crisis.