Information to support construction businesses during Coronavirus shutdown

CITB is compiling a database with a range of useful information and links designed to help employers during the crisis.

It signposts you to links with information / updates which are relevant in different areas and across the UK as a whole.

We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.

Popular resources (with links to the most frequently requested information)
UK-wide
England
Scotland
Wales

Popular resources

Organisation	Support type
HM Government	Working safely during COVID-19 in construction and other outdoor work (pdf document) Coronavirus Financial Support
British Business Bank	Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
GOV.UK	Job Retention Scheme (Furlough)
GOV.UK	Self Employment Income Support
GOV.UK	Difficulties paying HMRC
GOV.UK	Universal Credit - applying for UC
GOV.UK	Critical Workers List
Build UK	Site Operating Procedures (PDF)
GOV.UK	Guidance for apprentices, training providers, EPA
HSE	Guidance on Social Distancing

Support across the UK

Guidance for employers

Organisation	Support type
Build UK	Guidance for businesses
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy	Support for businesses
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy	Guidance for employers and businesses
HMRC	SSP - Employers
ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service	Advice for employers and employees
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy	Financial support for businesses
Construction Index	Guide to social distancing
CLC - Construction Leadership Council	Site operating procedures
HSE - Health and Safety Executive	Information and advice from HSE
British Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance
FSB - Federation of self-employed and small businesses	Advice and guidance
National Cyber Security	How to make sure your organisation is prepared for home working
Financial Conduct Authority	Insurance policy guidance
HMRC	Tax helpline
Companies House	Support if you are delayed in filing accounts
British Business Bank	Business interruption loan scheme
ACAS	Advisory webinars for employers

Guidance for employees

Organisation	Support type
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy	Guidance for employees
Universal Credit	Guidance for claiming benefits
GOV.UK	All benefit claims
HMRC	SSP - Employees
NHS Online	Advice and guidance
GOV.UK	Advice for mental wellbeing

Financial support and guidance

Organisation	Support type
Money Advice Service	General advice for inidivduals re sick pay/benefits/travel
Step Change	Debt charity

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Organisation	Support type
The Lighthouse Club	Charity supporting the construction industry, which includes help and support for workers and families The charity also runs the Construction Industry Helpline. Visit the Helpline website or call them on 0345 605 1956
Building Mental Health	Provides information and initiatives about mental health led by industry experts. Visit the Building Mental Health website
The Samaritans	Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Visit the Samaritans website or call 116 123

Support in England

Support for employers

Organisation	Support type
GOV.UK	Business Support Helpline - 0300 456 3565
Business Growth Hub	Resources and guidance
Public Health England	Posters for employers to display (pdf format)
Serco	Skills support for the workforce
Rainy Day trust	Support for those in home improvement industry

Support for employees

Organisation	Support type
Department for Education	Guidance for Apprenticeships
Institute for Apprenticeships	Response to COVID-19
Citizens Advice	Advice and guidance support line

Regional support across England

Organisation	Support area
Barnsley Enterprise	Advice and guidance
Berkshire Business Hub	Advice and guidance from the Berkshire business hub
Black Country Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Black Country Chamber of Commerce
Black Country Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from Black Country LEP
Cheshire and Warrington LEP	Advice and guidance
Cheshire East Council	Advice and guidance
Cheshire West and Chester Council	Advice and guidance
Cornwall	Guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus from Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Hub Cornwall Council - Information about Coronavirus
Cumbria LEP	Business and economic response and recovery group to support businesses in Cumbria
Cumbria County Council	Latest local information from Cumbria council
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Dorset Local Enterprise Parnership	Coronavirus response from Dorset LEP
Eastleigh Borough Council	Coronavirus support from Eastleigh Borough Council
Fareham Borough Council	Coronavirus support from Fareham Borough Council
Enterprise M3 Growth Hub	Information and advice for businesses from Enterprise M3
GFirst LEP	Coronavirus updates from the Gloucestershire LEP
Gosport Borough Council	Advice and support from Gosport Borough Council
Greater Birmingham and Solihull	Guidance for businesses and the workplace in GBS LEP
Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from Business Lincolnshire
Greater Lincolnshire LEP	Advice and guidance from Greater Lincolnshire LEP
Greater Manchester Combined Authority	Advice and guidance from GMCA
Greater Manchester Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from GMLEP
Hampshire County Council	Advice and support from Business Hampshire
Havant Borough Council	Business support and advice from Havant Borough Council
Heart of the South West	Heart of the South West Growth Hub - COVID-19 support for business Heart of the South West LEP - Virtual Career Fairs Skill Up Somerset - Coronavirus information Somerset County Council - Coronavirus advice
Hereford Council	Advice and guidance from Hereford council
Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce	Advice for Business in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire
Humber LEP	Coronavirus business support from Humber LEP
Isle of Wight	Business advice from Isle of Wight council Construction industry response in Isle of Wight through AvailableWight
Knowsley Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Knowsley Chamber
Lancashire Business Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from Lancashire Boost
Lancashire County Council	Advice and guidance from Lancashire County Council
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership	Advice and guidance from the LEP
Leicester and Leicestershire Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from Business Gateway
Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Lincolnshire Chamber
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance Liverpool Chamber
Liverpool City Region	Advice and guidance from Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region Growth Platform	Advice and guidance from Growth Platform website
Liverpool Local Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from Liverpool Growth Hub
London Government	Mayor of London's Construction Academy Hubs
London Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from the London Growth Hub
The Marches Growth Hub	Advice and guidance for The Marches LEP
New Forest District Council	Support for businesses from New Forest District Council
North East Growth Hub	Advice and guidance from North East Growth Hub
Northern Railway	Key Worker Timetables
Oxfordshire LEP	Oxford LEP - Coronavirus news and information
Plymouth City Council	Advice and guidance from Plymouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council	Business advice and grants information from Portsmouth City Council
Salford City Council	Advice and guidance from Salford
Sheffield City Region	Advice and guidance from Sheffield City Region
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Shropshire Chamber
Solent LEP	Coronavirus support hub
Southampton City Council	Information for businesses from Southampton City Council
Staffordshire County Council	Coronavirus support for business
Stoke City Council	Business support during Coronavirus
Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub	COVID-19 businesss support information
Swindon and Wiltshire LEP	Coronavirus business support
Tees Valley Combined Authority	Coronavirus business support from TVCA
Telford Council	Advice and guidance from Telford Council
Test Valley Borough Council	Coronavirus advice for businesses
Warrington Borough Council	Advice and guidance from Warrington Borough Council
West of England Combined Authority	Supporting the West of England through coronavirus West of England Growth Hub - COVID-19 support for businesses Bristol City Council - Coronavirus information for businesses South Gloucestershire Council - Information for businesses and employers Bath and North East Somerset Council - Coronavirus inofrmation and advice
Wirral Chamber of Commerce	Advice and guidance from Wirral Chamber
Wolverhampton Council	Advice and guidance from Wolverhampton Council Advice for job seekers
Worcestershire County Council	Covid-19 Guidance for Worcestershire
Worcestershire LEP	Support for businesses in Worcestershire LEP
Wye Forest District Council	Small business support for Wye Forest
York and North Yorkshire LEP	Support and advice from YNY LEP Coronavirus advice from YNY Growth Hub

Scotland

Guidance for employers

Organisation	Support type
Scottish Government	Advice for businesses from Scottish Government
Scottish Government	General Covid-19 Advice

Guidance for employees

Organisation	Support type
Skills Development Scotland	Information for Apprenticeships and training provision in Scotland
Partnerships for Continuing Employment (PACE)	Redundancy support in Scotland
Citizens Advice	Advice and guidance from CAB Scotland

Wales

Guidance for employers

Organisation	Support type
GOV.UK	Business advice and guidance for Wales
Business Wales	Business advice and guidance from Business Wales
Development Bank of Wales	Loan and equity financing for Welsh business
Welsh Government	COVID-19 support for Welsh business Financial support advice from Welsh government
HMRC	SSP - Employers For Employers seeking advice on claimg SSP back for employees

Guidance for employees

Organisation	Support type
Welsh Government	Work-based learning and apprentices guidance
HMRC	SSP - for employees For individuals who are on sick due to Covid-19
DWP- JCP	All benefit claims Any claimants who have ceased employment due to laid off or redundancy they will need to claim Universal Credit. This claim will cover all benefits including Income based Employment and Support Allownace (ESA) Iincome Based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit.
Careers Wales	Details of ReAct funding for redundancy
Citizens Advice	Advice and guidance support from Citizens Advice