COVID-19 Portal
During this difficult and challenging time, Safer Business Network will be supporting members, providing the latest updates from the Government during the Covid-19 public health crisis.
We will also circulate information and advice from trusted partners, including the Metropolitan Police Service, on keeping businesses secure during the current closures and on how to access Government support.
During this crisis, our staff are working tirelessly to support our members, and other businesses.
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Member updates via our secure intelligence platform
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Working with key partners including the Met Police and British Transport Police, to monitor relevant crime affecting businesses during this time
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Updates via social media channels
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Advice and guidance for member businesses
The aim of this portal is to signpost members to key information from relevant Government departments, other key trade bodies and companies.
Links
General
BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/coronavirus
The COVID Telegraph by CSSC - https://thecovidtelegraph.com/
UK Government Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do
Government
Mayor of London www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus
UK Government gov.uk/coronavirus
Health
NHS
Public Health England (Mental Health)
Drinkaware COVID-19 Support Page https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/drinking-habits-and-behaviours/alcohol-and-coronavirus/
Mind - the Mental Health Charity
Future Learn - Mental Health Support
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collections/support-mental-health-in-lockdown
Business Support & Financial
UK Government - Business Support businesssupport.gov.uk
British Business Bank www.british-business-bank.co.uk
Security & Safety
Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) https://www.cpni.gov.uk/staying-secure-during-covid-19-0
Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) https://www.thesasig.com/covid-19-statement/
SIA www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Hospitality
BII www.bii.org/news/coronavirus-advice/
British Beer & Pub Association https://beerandpub.com/policies/covid-19/
Institute of Licensing www.instituteoflicensing.org/covid-19/
Licensed Trade Charity
UK Hospitality www.ukhospitality.org.uk/coronavirus
Human Resources
ACAS www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
CIPD www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/coronavirus
Retail
Association of Convenience Stores
www.acs.org.uk/advice/covid-19-coronavirus
British Retail Consortium https://brc.org.uk/coronavirus/
Key Documents
Below you will find a range of documents and fact sheets you may find useful during this time.
You can download or view them.
Safer Business Network Check Lists
COVID-19 Best Practice - How to Deal with Offenders and ASB
COVID-19 Safety Measures Check List
Safer Sounds - COVID-19 Safety Measures & Licensing Check List
Other Check Lists
Safer Business Network - Licensed Premises Takeaway Fact Sheet
TfL - Briefing for Business
Returning to the workplace after the
COVID-19 lockdown - A Guide
Coronavirus - A Book For Children
London Fire Brigade – COVID-19 Advice
Met Police – Empty Commercial Premises Advice
Met Police Business Crime Hub – Closed Business Guidance Fact Sheet
Met Police Business Crime Hub – COVID-19 Advice Letter
Met Police Business Crime Hub – Large Gatherings & Queuing Fact Sheet
Met Police Business Crime Hub – Physical Protective Measures Fact Sheet
Met Police Business Crime Hub – Staff Assault Fact Sheet
National Business Crime Hub – COVID-19 Letter
National Cyber Security Centre - COVID-19 exploited by malicious cyber actors
Safer Business Network – Police Emergency Poster
Safer Business Network – Stay at Home Fact Sheet