Extra financial help is available if you are on a low income, cannot work from home and are required to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus test result, or, because you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. The government will pay a taxable sum of £500 (back dated to 28 September), […]
Grant available for people on low incomes who are told to self isolate Read More »
See information on the number of cases and how it is changing across the county and where you live–click here to go to the webpage. The current situation in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire remains in the medium Covid-19 alert level. Find out more about the current Covid-19 alert level and the restrictions in place. We have
North Yorkshire Coronavirus Data: Webpage now live Read More »
Next week is Get Online Week (19 – 25 October). The national campaign provides a dedicated opportunity to promote the benefits of using the internet and technology and it’s the ideal hook to incentivise people to become confident in using and expanding their digital skills–or to learn from scratch! News from North Yorkshire Adult Learning and Skills
Get Online Week, 19-25 October: A chance to hone–or begin–your digital skills Read More »
On 12 October, the Prime Minister made a statement to the House of Commons. The announcement sets out how the Government plans to standardise and simplify local lockdown measures, by introducing a three-tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England – set at medium, high, and very high. You can view the areas in England listed as local COVID
Latest COVID Guidance: 3-tier system explained Read More »
Make your home warmer and your energy bills cheaper with a Green Homes Grant. Homeowners in England, including landlords, can get up to £5,000 to pay part of the cost of energy saving measures like insulation. Low income households can get 100% of the costs of work covered up to £10,000. For general information about
Green Homes Grant Scheme now live: Are you eligible? Read More »
We started home delivering jigsaws during lockdown to people who were self isolating and the scheme has been going from strength to strength as more people have donated jigsaws to us to expand our selection! Our selection now numbers over 80 jigsaws, with pictorial themes and number of pieces to suit all tastes. We now
Nidderdale Plus FREE Jigsaw Library–now expanded and on display Read More »
You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2020 to 2021 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The new scheme will open on 12 October 2020. The money is not paid to you – it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between September and March. You may be able to get the
Are you eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme? Read More »
Local Citizens Advice offices across North Yorkshire have this week launched a new helpline to increase their capacity for the additional demand generated by the Covid-19 pandemic. You can call the helpline if you need support with: benefit entitlement, claims and appeals accessing other income such as charitable and statutory grants managing your money and
Citizens Advice launch money and benefits helpline for people in North Yorkshire Read More »
We came across this advice for small businesses re: scams and frauds, and wanted to pass it on. Many businesses have had to adapt to new working practices because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. This has often meant an increase in emails and more frequent calls with suppliers, customers, banks and other organisations. Scammers have
Scams are becoming more sophisticated–know the signs Read More »
Many aspects of the coronavirus lockdown have now eased across the UK, but some restrictions have been reintroduced in parts of England, following a rise in the number of coronavirus cases. What are the latest changes? Some measures to ease restrictions in England, which were supposed to come into force on 1 August, have now
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About the New Measures Read More »
