Sustainability announcement

COSLA and Scottish Government held discussions on the tapering of sustainability support which had been mentioned in the letter extending support into September. You may remember that this letter stated […]
Update on social care sustainability payments
We have received a letter today (3 August) from the Scottish Government and COSLA with an update on social care sustainability payments.
Sustainability payment concerns

Information and spreadsheet on sustainability payment concerns.
Sustainability and finance issues presented to HSCPs and Chief Finance Officers

Jim Carle and Karen Hedge have been working with CCPS colleagues to summarise the areas of concern in relation to Scottish Living Wage, Sustainability Payments etc and these are contained […]
Sustainability and SLW Spreadsheet
The following is the latest version of a working spreadsheet which is referred to in the CEO Update of the 11th July 2020 Sustainability Update 100720DM
The Social Care Staff Support Fund
The Scottish Government introduces The Social Care Staff Support Fund which aims to ensure that staff self-isolating or off work due to Covid-19 won’t experience financial hardship.
Covid-19 Business Support Update – 10 June
The latest Covid-19 Business Support Update with information on different forms of funding.
Coronavirus government Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme – how to apply
Find out how you can apply for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to recover the costs of employees shielding, sick or self-isolating
Scottish Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on self-directed support
Joint Scottish Government and CoSLA guidance on self-directed support options 1 and 2 for local authority and Health and Social Care Partnership staff for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing Fund reopens for the third sector
Round 2 of the Wellbeing Fund is open for applications for organisations across the third sector. Deadline: 22 May, 12pm.
Applications reopen for Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund
Apply before Monday 18th May at 5pm for the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience fund.
Covid-19 Business Support Update – 11 May
The latest Covid-19 Business Support Update with information on different forms of funding.
Scottish Enterprise – Business Continuity Support
A list of websites that give useful information on business continuity for employers & businesses
Coronavirus advice helpline for Scottish businesses
A new helpline to supply Scottish businesses with tailored advice on coronavirus. Open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30, based at Scottish Enterprise’s call centre in Clydebank.
Business Gateway Information

Business Gateway offers easy access to information on funding and business continuity.
Information on third sector funding
Information on third sector funding.
COSLA commissioning guidance
The guidance describes many of the issues which providers may face as a result of responding to Covid 19
Government Loan Scheme for Covid-19 impacts on businesses
A summary of the Government Loan Scheme which seeks to support businesses through the Covid-19 crisis.
Social care at heart of response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Scottish Government will meet increased costs to support care at home, nursing homes and care homes.