Covid-19: Restart & Recovery
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During these unprecedented times Worcestershire Business Central is on hand to support any concerns your business may have regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the affect it may have on your business. Our Business Engagement team are here to help navigate you to the latest government support and information.
BUSINESS SUPPORT & FUNDING
Find information on the central government support & funding.
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Find the business support available in your district.
HERE2HELP BUSINESS
Worcestershire County Council has launched a new £3m programme to assist local businesses to recover, adapt, develop and support future resilience as lockdown measures reduce.
PEOPLE & WORKPLACE
Government guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
CAN YOU OFFER HELP?
Are you able to offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business? Please follow the link below to find out how you can offer support.
WEBINARS
To support the restart & recovery of businesses in Worcestershire, there are a variety of support webinars available.
SURVEY
West Midlands businesses are being urged to take part in a survey to inform local Growth Hubs on the challenges facing business.
PICK FOR BRITAIN
Looking to work on a UK Fruit & Veg farm? From pickers and packers, to plant husbandry and tractor or forklift drivers, there are a wide range of roles available.
WORCESTERSHIRE JOBS MATCH
In response to the recruitment challenges being faced by businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is working with partners to deliver Worcestershire Jobs Match.
ELEVATE
Elevate can help you emerge from the impact of Covid-19 not just stable but prepared for a positive future. With the benefit of expert advice and support your business may not just restart but be on a path to future growth.
Latest news updates
Elevate Programme Update: Has Covid-19 affected your business?
Are you looking at how to restart, reshape or continue to grow your business? Are you an established business ideally trading for over 5 years with 5 plus employees, based in Worcestershire and trading B2B? Elevate can help you emerge from the impact of Covid-19 not...
New Training opportunities for individuals during COVID-19
A new series of training support programmes and courses available in Worcestershire have been compiled together to support in upskilling individuals during the Covid 19 outbreak. These have been summarised below by the provider. Serco: Skills Support for the Workforce...
UK Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
From today, anyone who tests positive for coronavirus in England will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will need to share information about their recent interactions. This could include household members, people with whom they have been in direct contact, or...
RESTART & RECOVERY – LET THE GROWTH HUB KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS?
Following recent announcements from government on the easing of social distancing measures and the beginning of businesses returning to work, we, the Worcestershire Growth Hub, are looking to gauge the thoughts and concerns of local business as they begin to take the...
NEW REOPENING TIMELINE ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT
Government sets reopening timeline for high street shops, department stores and shopping centres. In the announcement yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, stated the following plans: From 1 June 2020 all outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen, as...
FUTURE FUND LAUNCHES
The government has launched the Future Fund offering loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors. These convertible loans may be an option for businesses that rely on equity investment...
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