Our weekly newsletter includes an update about our new coronavirus information hub, and resources and news and resources from the specialist housing sector.
This House of Commons Briefing Paper presents the government's announcements to support renters, owner-occupiers, buy-to-let landlords and rough sleepers, as part of the response to the effect of the virus on the UK economy.
This guidance note from the government highlights the requirements for social distancing for the general public, as well as stronger social distancing measures for people that are at increased risk of severe illness from Coronavirus.
This briefing published by Erosh presents the actions and plans that Erosh is taking as response to the Coronavirus outbreak, as well as to highlight the considerations that sheltered and retirement housing providers need to take when providing their services.
This article published by the government presents the funding that is available to technology companies that come up with digital solutions for people staying at home during the outbreak. The challenge is called 'Techforce19' and provides up to £25,000 per company that takes part.
This guidance article from the government details the new requirements that businesses that provide holiday accommodation (hotels, hostels, B&Bs included) are expected to follow, as well the accommodations that are exceptions to this.
With the further escalation of coronavirus in the UK, this timely new Housing LIN briefing set out a number of tips for the housing sector on end of life care and signposts to a selection of useful links and further practical advice.
This report from the University of York and the King's Fund highlights the views of people with lived experience of rough sleeping on health and care services.