Mar 31 2020 Further support details for NHS Dental Services Categories: COVID-19Healthcare Following the initial announcement on 17th March, Chief Dental Officer, Tom Ferris, announced an amendment to further reassure and protect the NHS dental services. In addition to the protection provided through capitation and continuing care payments, the funding package will now provide 80% of the average income from item of service and patient contribution. GDPA, reimbursement more
Mar 31 2020 Updated Support for Furnished Holiday Let Owners Categories: COVID-19Leisure When the announcement on the Coronavirus Business Support Fund was first made, it originally excluded furnished holiday lets from the scheme which many self-catering business owners felt was misjudged. The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has since been engaged in discussions with the Scottish Government over the eligibility criteria to allow access to the Coronavirus Business Support Fund more
Mar 30 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on the charity sector Categories: CharitiesCOVID-19 As the coronavirus continues to affect individuals, companies and charities alike, our specialist EQ Charities team have been supporting our diverse client base with their questions regarding the ongoing crisis. OSCR has been issuing guidelines which are updated regularly. This information can be viewed here, however, we know that there is no one size fits all more
Mar 26 2020 A Scottish guide for holiday park owners Categories: COVID-19Leisure The current Coronavirus pandemic is so challenging for us all. In order to be as helpful as possible to all owners, we have prepared a short note to guide you towards various forms of support you may require. We will be on hand to answer any queries and will offer our support and guidance throughout more
Mar 26 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on the professions sector Categories: COVID-19Professions Our EQ Professions specialists are maintaining regular discussions with our clients who are experiencing the unprecedented effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions to date have looked at areas such as: Managing credit risk wherever possible and being up-front with clients about fees to set expectations Managing costs and spreading those over a longer period Liaison more
Mar 20 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture sector Categories: AgricultureCOVID-19 Our EQ Agriculture specialists are in constant communication with our clients and have been reviewing how the ever-changing environment is affecting agricultural businesses. We will do all we can to support our agriculture clients through this difficult period. The most immediate impact on the industry appears to be the lack of availability of seasonal labour more
Mar 20 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare sector Categories: COVID-19Healthcare The ever-evolving situation with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant disruption around the world and although the UK has not been significantly affected, we fully expect this to change. We are aware that the healthcare sector are facing sector specific issues, including: Dentists New measures outlined by the Chief Dental Officer will have a more
Mar 20 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on the leisure sector Categories: COVID-19Food & DrinkLeisure Our EQ Leisure specialists are fully aware of the current devastating effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We have been having constant discussions with our leisure clients who are experiencing unprecedented issues. There is no one size fits all, so our leisure team will do anything it can to support you through this difficult period. more