To Support and Enforce Self-isolation - New Package from UK Government, October 2020

The Government recently announced a support payment of £500 for lower-income earners required to self-isolate.

The Government declared as of 28^th September 2020 that people with symptoms, or with a positive Covid-19 test result, will be required by law to self-isolate.

To support those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and will lose income as a result, the Government will also provide a payment of £500.

Nearly 4 million people who are in receipt of benefits in England will be eligible for this payment, which will be available to those who are required to self-isolate from 28 September.

Local authorities are preparing to quickly set up these self-isolation support schemes, which should be in place by early to mid-October.

More information can be found at the Government website.

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