Covid-19 Business Updates – August

Covid-19 Business Updates – August

Workplace testing rolled out to boost recovery

Organisations with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and break chains of transmission.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.scot%2Fnews%2Fworkplace-testing-rolled-out-to-boost-recovery%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP7%2C1″]

Coronavirus (COVID-19): close contact services

The information for people who provide close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauticians on working safely during coronavirus has been updated following the move beyond level 0.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.scot%2Fpublications%2Fcoronavirus-covid-19-close-contact-services%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP7%2C1″]

Net zero business survey

The race to net zero is already well underway, and businesses across Scotland should start thinking about their own journey towards sustainability to make the most of this opportunity. Your feedback will help us adapt the advice and guidance provided to support you and the needs of your business. Please take 5 minutes to complete our net zero business survey.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.co.uk%2Fr%2FRD8CLBV%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCXJ%2C1″]

District Heating Loan Fund

The District Heating Loan Fund is managed by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government. It provides capital loan funding of £1 million plus to organisations in Scotland to use renewables technologies to build out heat networks.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffindbusinesssupport.gov.scot%2Fservice%2Ffunding%2Fdistrict-heating-loan-fund%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP9%2C1″]

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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