COVID-19 News & Support Resources

In support of our community, we will keep this section up-to-date with all news, guidance and advice pertinent to our sector concerning the Coronavirus.  Below we will keep all the latest news, updates and resources.

Voluntary Sector COVID-19 Response Survey

Find out how the sector was impacted over the first 3 months of the crisis.  Download the survey results

We are shortly going to release an updated survey to look at what you think the longer-term impact of COVID will be on your organisation.


Guidance

Manage financial difficulties in your charity caused by the coronavirus

Published by: UK Goverment

Areas Supported: Finance/Funding

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) related financial difficulties in charities and how to work through them. Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 13:48

Downloadable Resource

Disability Travel Support

Published by: Disability Travel Support

Areas Supported: Service Users

Benefiting Groups: Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Health Issues

Severe Learning Disability Information Cards and Face covering exemption cards. Download Severe Learning Disability Information Cards Download Face Covering Exemption Cards Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 August, 2020 - 10:52

Event

Re-opening Community Buildings

Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 13:30

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: Property/Buildings

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

This zoom event will cover how to safely open up your community building - with expert advice and shared learning across the sector. As a Follow-up from the CVS Cheshire East (CVSCE) Recovery... Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 11:30

Guidance

Delivering safe, face-to-face adult daycare

Published by: Social Care Institute for Excellence

Areas Supported: Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Older People (60+), Physical Disabilities, Health Issues

As the restrictions of lockdown are eased, this guide aims to support you, daycare managers, social workers, commissioners and providers, to restart or continue activities. It is focused on the... Read more...

Last Updated: Tuesday, 21 July, 2020 - 15:33

News

Request Free PPE (stock changes)

Published by: CVS Cheshire East

Areas Supported: PPE

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

CVS has been able to secure from our health colleagues free PPE including, Face Visors, Hand Sanitiser, Disinfectant and Gloves.    To request an allocation, please submit your details below.  Face... Read more...

Last Updated: Monday, 12 October, 2020 - 09:17

Guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer transport guidance for operators

Published by: Department For Transport

Areas Supported: Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Everyone

This guide will help transport organisations in England understand how to provide safer workplaces and services for themselves, their workers and passengers. It outlines measures to assess and... Read more...

Last Updated: Tuesday, 21 July, 2020 - 15:27

Downloadable Resource

Charity Shop Re-opening Pack

Published by: Charity Retail Association

Areas Supported: Property/Buildings, Service Delivery

Benefiting Groups: Charity Shops

A resource and guidance pack for charity retailers re-opening their outlets. Read more...

Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 July, 2020 - 13:46

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