Work and financial support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you're self-employed and getting less work or no work

If you're getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be able to claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. 

You might be able to get a one off payment if you've been told to self-isolate. There are different schemes in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Other financial support you may be able to get: 

• New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), 
• New Style Jobseeker's Allowance, 
• Universal Credit or 
• Pension Credit 

For full information see Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you're employed and cannot work

If your employer has less or no work for you because of coronavirus, they could get a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant  to help them to carry on paying you. This is known as being put 'on furlough' or 'on flexible furlough', and means that you'll get at least 80% of your normal pay.

If you're off work because you have coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating

Tell your employer if you have coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating. You should work from home if you can and are well enough. If you cannot work from home, you might be able to get:

• A one off payment if you've been told to self-isolate - there are different schemes in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from your employer, 
• New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), 
• Universal Credit or 
• Pension Credit 

For full information see: Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).