Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our work places have changed unrecognisably in the last number of weeks. Employers are working hard to maintain viable businesses post-crisis and increasing numbers of people working are from home and juggling work and family life. 
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At Developing Healthy Communities, we have gathered useful material to signpost employers to support schemes, help workers set up a good work space at home and adjust to new routines and ways of working.

Support for businesses, employees & employers

General:

• British Business Bank - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

• Invest NI

• NI Business Info​​​

• Official Guidance for Employees, Employers & Businesses

• Rural Support - Helpline for Farmers across NI  0800 138 1678

• Sustrans NI - Cycles for Key Workers Support and route map

• Tourism NI - Latest advice for businesses

• Ulster Farmers Union - COVID-19 frequently asked questions for farmers

In the Derry City & Strabane District area:

• Business Support online workshops - DCSDC area

• Derry Chamber of Commerce

• ​Derry City & Strabane District Council (COVID-19 Small Business Toolkit)- Page 1 & Page 2

• DCSDC - Advice for Employers & Businesses

Recruiting support staff

• Apex announces emergency recruitment drive

• Community NI - Jobs and volunteering

• Health Service - HSC workforce appeal

• ​Inspire Wellbeing Group - Support Workers

• Simon Community & Extern Charity - Homeless Crisis Cover Initiative Staff

• The PULSE Centre (Based in Strabane & Derry) - offering free online qualifications and online advice

Guidance & support

• Advice NI​ - Free online Triage training for initial contact and support staff

• Northern HSCT - Supporting people with Dementia (for healthcare professionals) 

• HSENI - Talking Toolkit – preventing work-related stress

• HSENI - Mental Well-being at Work - Working at home