Author: Alex Rowley
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Update on claims to Universal Credit since the start of the shutdown
Fraser of Allander Institute – April 2, 2020 Yesterday we looked at the options for people who have seen their earnings disappear but are excluded from the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self Employed Income Support Scheme. For those who can’t find alternative employment, the social security system will be the place many turn […]
Coronavirus: quantifying the impact on the Scottish Economy
Fraser of Allander Institute – April 7, 2020 As the full lockdown in Scotland begins its third week, we are all getting used to the restrictions on social distancing, and, for those of us lucky enough to be working from home, new ways of working. The focus of course remains as it should on the public health […]
Employee or small firm confused about furloughing?
Martin Lewis from MoneySavingExpert.com has advice for employees or small firms confused about furloughing. He has drafted a new info sheet of 12 simple need-to-knows, so hopefully those who should be furloughed can be, helping firms & staff. It also has links to templates for employers on how to furlough. Please see below.
Central Fife Times Column 8th April 2020
The last few weeks have been trying for most people and I want to thank everyone who has managed to get into a routine of staying at home and protecting our NHS for those who will most need it and shopping in a responsible manner so that there is enough for everyone. There is at […]
Covid-19 Response from Amazon
Please see the below response I have received from Amazon in relation to covid-19: Dear Alex, I hope you’re keeping well. I’m the Amazon Public Policy lead for all our UK sites. I’m always happy to talk on the phone or respond to questions by e-mail. Our primary concern at this time is the safety […]
Revised PPE Guidance from Cabinet Secretary
Please see the below letter sent from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport copied to all MSPs: “Revised PPE guidance In response to the emerging epidemiology and evidence, urgent work has been under way to review the existing UK-wide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance and today the revised guidance has been published. The guidance […]
Fife Council Respond to Covid-19
Temporary Pause on a Number of Screening Programmes
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT WRITTEN ANSWER 30 March 2020 Index Heading: Health and Social Care Jeane Freeman:Due to the rapidly changing situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Scottish Government is to temporarily pause a number of screening programmes. These are: • Breast Screening (mammograms) • Cervical Screening (smear tests) • Bowel Screening (home test kits) • Abdominal Aortic […]
