This evening, the Prime Minister announced a set of measures that are unprecedented and their implications are very significant.

The critical thing we must do is to stop the disease spreading between households.

The railway will play an important role during this time in ensuring Britain’s key workers can travel and vital supplies are kept moving.

Last Friday (20th March), the Chancellor set out the next stage of the Government’s economic response to the COVID-19 emergency.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Can you volunteer during the coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Register to be a volunteer here: https://digital.horsham.gov.uk/outreach/coronavirusvolunteer.ofml

Renters Reform:

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by COVID-19. No renter in either social or private accommodation will be forced out of their home during this difficult time.

The Government will increase the number of people tested for COVID-19 to 25,000 hospital patients a day.

The increased capacity is expected to be ready within 4 weeks, with highest-priority cases being tested first.

Please find below a link to the GOV.UK website which has further information for parents and carers regarding the closure of educational settings.

Please find below a message I have received from the CEO of Citizens Advice in West Sussex, regarding accessing their services and help during this time.

A message from our CEO: Coronavirus update

This week I attended the latest statement by the Health Secretary on Coronavirus:  there will, I fear, be many more.  It is the most serious public health emergency that we have faced for a generation.

Today, the Government will introduce the Emergency Coronavirus Bill to Parliament. The Bill, jointly agreed with the devolved administrations of the UK, gives us the power to fight the virus with everything we’ve got.