With the rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, information and advice from government is constantly being updated.
We have collated advice from across the sector to provide guidance to those in the creative industries who are affected by the Coronavirus and its fallout.
We will be updating this webpage regularly as the situation develops. If you would like to add any guidance or resources from your organisation, please email feedback@creativeindustresfederation.com.
To read the latest statements from the Federation click here.
GENERAL ADVICE:
Support from government – a breakdown of all relevant support which has been announced
Official government advice including sections for employers and businesses
The coronavirus bill – what it will do
EU guidance on COVID-19
Budget 2020 support for those affected by COVID-19
GUIDANCE FOR SELF-EMPLOYED
Click here.
GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES
Click here.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC SUPPORT
Click here.
What Next? are currently collating mitigation strategies from different cultural organisations. If you have drafted a risk mitigation strategy for Coronavirus that you are willing to share, then please send to Lizzie: lizzie@culturallearningalliance.org.uk
LEGAL ADVICE
Harbottle & Lewis Helpdesk for Federation Members
Legal advice from Bates Wells around Coronavirus
TOURING ORGANISATIONS:
Foreign travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
ARTS COUNCIL GRANT RECIPIENTS:
If you are a National Portfolio Organisation or Music Education Hub, please contact your Relationship Manager if you have a specific question or concern about your organisation and the effects of the Coronavirus.
ACE have also set up a central email address for all other queries: Coronavirus-queries@artscouncil.org.uk
PUBLIC HEALTH:
Advice for patients is available on NHS Choices regarding symptoms
Public Health England have published a Q&A about the virus on their blogpost.
MENTAL HEALTH / HOLISTIC SUPPORT
Support from Leapers on mental health during the Coronavirus emergency
Mind – Coronavirus and your wellbeing
World Health Organisation guidance on COVID-19 Outbreak:
WORKING FROM HOME ADVICE
Top tips for self-isolating from Creative England
Digital marketing recommendations during COVID-19
Slack like a pro with Wired
Remote working resources guide from Guild
5 quick and easy ways to soundproof your home office
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6 Netflix shows every creative should be watching right now
We are encouraging freelancers & Microbusinesses – who will be some of the hardest hit – to join us as a Creative Industries Federation member free of charge for the next three months.
