Covid-19 Business Updates – November 2021

Covid-19 Business Updates – November 2021

Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus

The state aid limits section has been updated. Since 1 January 2021 EU state aid rules no longer apply in the UK, except for aid in-scope of the Northern Ireland Protocol and Structural Funds (updated 10 November 2021).

Find out more >

Cyber security: Tips to keep your business safe online

Listen to this podcast where Business Gateway talks to Nicola Gandy, Director, Azacus.io, about the measures small businesses can take to increase their cyber security and prevent/combat any potential attacks. They also discuss the effect Covid-19 has had on cyber-crime and cover employee training, securing employee devices, securing your online systems, and creating a secure online experience for your customers.

Listen here >

Funding for your net zero project

Loans up to £100k are available to help you pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in your business. You could also receive a cashback grant of up to £20k.

Find out more >

Get a grant to take on a redundant apprentice

Adopt an Apprentice is a financial incentive for employers to take on an apprentice who has been made redundant. You can get up to £5,000 for employing a redundant apprentice.

Find out more >

Succession Planning

Submit an enquiry if you are making long term plans for your business or thinking about selling your business. A team of succession experts at Scottish Enterprise can offer funded and impartial advice.

Find out more >

SCQF Inclusive Recruiter recognition scheme

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Partnership runs a recognition scheme, called SCQF Inclusive Recruiters, for employers who use SCQF levels in their recruitment instead of specific qualifications. This recognition scheme is open to any organisation, regardless of size.

Find out more >

Navigating the immigration system

TalentScotland can help you navigate the UK immigration system. Join their live webinars or watch them on demand. You can also access their tutorials to help guide you through key processes.

Find out more >

Nursing 2026 report

New Nursing Workforce Report Launched

New nursing workforce report launched at Scottish Care Nursing Conference Scottish Care has today launched its Nursing Workforce Survey 2026

Ageing Commons webinar 24 September 2026 social media card

International Lessons for Long-Term Care Reform: How Change Happens – 24 September

An Ageing Commons webinar Date: 24 September 2026 Time: 8.00 US EST/ 9.00 CLT/ 13.00 BST/ 14.00 CET/ 15.30 IST/

Early Bird Tickets CH 26 Post

Early Bird Tickets Now Available: The Home that Care Creates

Bookings are now open for Scottish Care’s National Care Home Conference & Exhibition 2026, The Home that Care Creates. Join

Workforce Matters 2026 Event Graphic

Workforce Matters Event – 1 October 2026

Valuing Social Care Expertise: Resilience, Relationships and Professional Judgement Scottish Care is delighted to invite members to our next Workforce

Displaced Worker Eventss

Displaced Worker Recruitment Events 2026-27

Scottish Care, CCPS, COSLA and Osborne and Allan are pleased to invite Scottish social care providers to participate in a

workforce

Re-Launch of the Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme – 31 July

The Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme offers targeted funding to adult social care employers based in Scotland to recruit