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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.
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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.
Read article about “ Updated information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (80% pay) ”VGC art competition
To support families, we are holding a VGC art competition. Please send us a landscape pdf or jpeg under 10MB, with an engineering or construction theme.
Read article about “ VGC art competition ”Places where you can get financial advice
We have collated a list of places which offer financial advice for people who are worried about their finances during the coronavirus outbreak.
Read article about “ Places where you can get financial advice ”Seeing the positives at a challenging time
Ciara writes about seeing the positives at this challenging time, including finding new ways to work which may transform flexible working in the future.
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The latest information about the government coronavirus job retention scheme, sick-pay, and funding for people who are self-employed
Read article about “ Information about pay during the COVID-19 outbreak ”Working from home
VGC people across the country are working from home to support our workforce and clients during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Social distancing means keeping apart from other people to reduce the transmission of coronavirus and keep you, your colleagues, and your loved ones safe.
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VGC is committed to keeping everyone well and safe. We ask staff to follow Public Health England advice to stop coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading.
Read article about “ Coronavirus – message to staff 9 March 2020 ”I’m a qualified mental health first aider now
Nicki writes about her experiences on the MHFA England mental health first aider course: "I loved it, and couldn't wait to go back."
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