AQW 18625/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities what further steps she is taking to ensure that workers are aware of their entitlements if required to self-isolate to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 10 May 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 10 May 2021
- Answer due by
- 25 May 2021
- Answered
- 24 May 202114 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Detailed information on the current financial support available is on the niDirect website and this is updated regularly.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has included a link to the niDirect Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Benefits webpage under the heading - Financial Support and Practical help.
Anyone in need of further support, including those who have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable, can contact the COVID-19 Community Helpline (Freephone 0808 802 0020, Email: covid19@adviceni.net. Text: ACTION to 81025) which provides personalised advice and referral to appropriate support depending on an individual’s circumstances.