Are you self-employed?
The Government’s scheme announced today is explained here:
Council services update
Keep up to date with the Council’s services during the Council.
www.croydon.gov.uk/healthsocial/phealth/coronavirus-information/service-updates
The Working for Health walks have been suspended until 31 May.
Croydon Blog 26 March
Issues of Concern
New scheme to help self-employed
While the scheme to help the self-employed that the Chancellor unveiled today has raised serious concerns about the delay in its start – June.
Business Exploitation Of Crisis
See the Competition and Monopoly Commission advice on:
www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition-or-market-problem
Closure of St Helier’s and Epsom Hospitals
The Government has not put a stop to the plans to close St Helier and Epsom Hospitals. There has been concern about how this will impact on Croydon University and St. George’s Hospitals. Sandra Ash for the KOSHH Campaign says she is in the process of starting a petition to Government on the subject, but would like continued support for its current petition at
The formal Consultation on the plans to downgrade the two acute hospitals is 1 April. Sandra is recommending that people read:
https://labourlist.org/2020/03/government-is-pressing-ahead-with-ae-closures-despite-covid-19
Even small amounts of money can help
While you are stuck at home do you want to spend time clearing items out. If so then you can offer them to We Buy Books which is maintaining a purchasing service for books, CDs, etc. Its Hermes pick up service will collect from your front door. While the prices offered are low its worth checking it out, and the books should be in good condition. I sold several books to them last year.
Message from French trade union
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