National coronavirus restrictions will remain in place until Wednesday 2 December
The government has published its COVID-19 Winter Plan, setting out how the national restrictions will be lifted on 2 December. More information can be viewed on the government's website.
Visit our coronavirus pages for more information about what the current national restrictions mean for Warrington.
People who follow advice to stay at home and who cannot work as a result are eligible for statutory sick pay (SSP), even if they are not themselves sick.
Employers are expected to use their discretion and respect the medical need to self-isolate in making decisions about sick pay.
Anyone not eligible to receive sick pay, including those earning less than an average of £118 per week, some of those working in the gig economy, or self-employed people, are able to claim Universal Credit and/or contributory Employment and Support Allowance.
For those on a low income and already claiming Universal Credit, it is designed to automatically adjust depending on people’s earnings or other income. However, if someone needs money urgently they can apply for an advance through the online journal.
Parents of new-borns can still claim Child Benefit without having to register their child’s birth first to ensure that they do not miss out on payments.
For more information and to make a claim, visit the child benefit section on the government's website.
