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Staying healthy
As coronavirus becomes the 'new normal', it's easy to settle into unhealthy habits. We've collated some websites with advice on looking after your health.
Read article about “ Staying healthy ”Art competition winners and gallery
Congratulations to the winners of our art competition. Each winner received a £20 gift voucher and you can admire all the entries here in our gallery..
Read article about “ Art competition winners and gallery ”Thank you to our coronavirus heroes
Thank you to all our coronavirus heroes, who go the extra mile, either deep cleaning to keep colleagues safe, or helping out other people.
Read article about “ Thank you to our coronavirus heroes ”VGC is approved to refer workers for coronavirus testing
VGC is approved to refer construction workers who have symptoms for coronavirus testing. The test will show if you currently have COVID-19 coronavirus.
Read article about “ VGC is approved to refer workers for coronavirus testing ”Staff mental health survey
Please fill in our staff survey to tell us how you are coping with the coronavirus outbreak. Your answers will help us to support everyone's mental health.
Read article about “ Staff mental health survey ”Sleep tips
COVID-19 has changed life for all of us, and that may have affected your sleeping patterns. We've collated some advice to help you sleep better.
Read article about “ Sleep tips ”RIP John Daly
We were very sad to hear of the death of John Daly, who passed away from coronavirus on 26 April 2020. John was part of the VGC family for over a decade.
Read article about “ RIP John Daly ”Free online learning courses
Coronavirus could be a good time to learn some new skills. If you'd like to take the opportunity to do some extra learning, here are some online courses.
Read article about “ Free online learning courses ”How COVID-19 is affecting me and VGC
Ciara's update on how she and VGC are coping with COVID-19. "We will get through this, and we will be stronger as a business and as people, as a result."
Read article about “ How COVID-19 is affecting me and VGC ”Coronavirus myths
There is a lot of fake coronavirus news around - some of the myths, and where you can go to find the facts, before you share something that may not be true.
Read article about “ Coronavirus myths ”Looking on the bright side
This is a difficult time, but to stay mentally healthy we need to look on the bright side, however hard that sometimes is.
Read article about “ Looking on the bright side ”Updated information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (80% pay)
Updated information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also called the 80 per cent pay entitlement - what we know so far.
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