We are updating this guidance to support organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic – this document is a work in progress and will be reviewed as necessary.
Following the news that coronavirus (COVID-19) has now been confirmed as a pandemic, it's important we all take steps to prevent the spread of the illness and support our staff and clients through any concerns.
Covid-19 is the name for what we have to come to know as coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses common across the world and COVID-19 is a new strain first identified in Wuhan in China in January this year.
Typical symptons include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptons in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
The following symptons may develop in the 14 days after exposure to someone who has the COVID-19 infection:
CHARITY SUPPORT
Information for community buildings and groups
Regularly updated guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Information to help you decide what steps you and your organisation may need to take in light of the spread of the virus.
information from this law firm on how COVID-19 affects your organisations, operations and employees
Information on insurance and risk for charities
Regularly updated information for fundraisers to help everyone in the fundraising community have the right information to guide any action you might need to take.
Business in the Community – The Prince’s Responsible Business Network with over 750 companies in membership, have launched the National Business Response Network to identify community needs across the UK and match them to the right business support.
Business Durham, the economic arm of Durham County Council, has guidance for employers and businesses about COVID-19.
The Growth Hub, delivered by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has produced a toolkit with the latest advice, guidance and support available from government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The NHS website has more information about how coronavirus is spread and answers common questions about the virus.
This includes guidance on social distancing and vulnerable people and stay at home guidance.
Continually updated with the latest information available and answers to common questions
This Twitter feed is updated daily with the latest information and advice
Guidance for British people living and travelling overseas following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19)
LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION FROM DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Press releases in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak including closures and event cancellations
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Guidance from the Government on how to claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The online service you use to claim is now available and a step by step guidance document for employers can be downloaded here
Information from Durham Police Cyber Harm Reduction team on cybersecurity and current scams linked to COVID-19
This is a National Trading Standards Scams Team Initiative which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.
A free, independent and confidential service that provides support to victims of crime across County Durham and Darlington, still operating amid the coronavirus pandemic.
SUPPORT FOR OTHER GROUPS
Diabetes UK has an information page for people living with diabetes
Asthma UK has a blog post with advice for people with asthma
The British Heart Foundation has published guidance for people with health problems
The National Eczema Society has offered advice on handwashing techniques for people with eczema and other skin conditions
SignHealth has created British Sign Language (BSL) videos to help deaf BSL users either working in charities or receiving support
Carers UK has produced recommendations for those with caring responsibilities
Housing Justice has issued advice to homeless shelters
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Primary Immunodeficiency UK and the Mental Health Foundation have all issued advice and support.
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