Some updated guidance on the 'furlough' scheme has been produced for employees - check here to see if you may be covered:

In just a few short weeks, the Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed everyday life in this country. We all feel the profound impact of Coronavirus not just on ourselves, but on our loved ones and our local communities.

There are lots of wonderful volunteering groups springing up all over West Oxfordshire, looking to help those who are self-isolating or ill, and I have brought together some of the advice that is available on how to do this safely and well, on this page - as well as links to those who are offerin

*** UPDATE 26th March 2020 - The Chancellor has announced our support package for self-employed people.*** 

(The original article is below.) 

I am mindful of the understandable concerns raised by the self-employed during this crisis - not least because I was one myself.

Last night, the Prime Minister has instructed the British people to stay at home – to protect the NHS and save lives.

You can read the full text of the PM's announcement here.

There is now a one-stop shop online containing all the latest information about Covid-19 coronavirus.

It includes advice on:

🏥 Health

🏠 Staying home

💷 Help for employees

🏭 Business support

🚍 Travel

There is now a one-stop shop online containing all the latest information about Covid-19 coronavirus.

It includes advice on:

🏥 Health

🏠 Staying home

💷 Help for employees

🏭 Business support

🚍 Travel

You may have seen a card put through your door recently offering support if you are elderly, vulnerable or self-isolating.  If you'd like to offer your support to neighbours this way, you can download a copy of the card below.

On 17 March, the Chancellor announced an unprecedented package of government-backed and guaranteed loans to support businesses, making available an initial £330bn of guarantees – equivalent to 15% of GDP.

SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND WILL CLOSE FROM THE END OF FRIDAY 20TH MARCH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE