Business Support Updates – 29 September 2021

Business Support Updates – 29 September 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19): vaccine certification scheme – information for businesses and event organisers

How the vaccine certification (or COVID passport) scheme will operate and what venues, businesses and event organisers need to do. The new regulations come into force at 5am on Friday 1 October 2021.

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Improving ventilation to tackle COVID-19

Business premises will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission.

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Grants for tenants in rent arrears

The grants will help tenants who are struggling financially as a direct result of the pandemic, allowing them to reduce or pay off their rent arrears. They will be available to tenants in both the private and social rented sectors.

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Virtual event: Scottish Business Week – 18-22 October 2021

Discover a virtual festival of Scottish business. No matter the size or sector of your company, you’ll get advice, guidance and inspiration as you prepare to build a brighter future. Choose from a variety of events, webinars, expert panels and masterclasses on topics such as selling online and business start-up advice.

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UK social care organisations urge PM to exempt sector from eNIC increases

In a letter sent to Andy Burnham today, the organisations say this exemption would be “a vital first step” to

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AI Companies are adopting ‘care language’: Three reasons why we should be concerned

Written by Dr Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green (Director of Research, Institute for Ethics in AI), Donald Macaskill (CEO of

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BCG Residents Get Behind Scotland at the World Cup

Residents from care homes across BCG came together to share a special message of support for the Scotland team during

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Independent Age publishes Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2026

Independent Age has published the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2026, alongside a short accompanying animation highlighting its key

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Scottish Care Statement: Standing Against Racism and Hate

Scottish Care condemns the racism, violence and intimidation seen in parts of the UK in recent days. There is no

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Launch of the Pastoral Care Quality Award – 7 July 2026

Overview of the Award The Pastoral Care Quality Award (PCQA) recognises social care providers in Scotland who demonstrate a strong