Education, work and benefits during the coronavirus emergency

Feeling anxious about the coronavirus?

Find helpful information about the coronavirus from the Become charity.

How will the coronavirus affect my work or benefits?

Benefits

Check which benefits you could get during the coronavirus pandemic including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Universal Credit.

Work

If you're continuing to work during this time and you have any concerns speak to your employer. Find guidance and more information about what your rights are from Citizens Advice.

If you're employed or self-employed and you can't work because of coronavirus you may be entitled to financial support. Find out more from GOV.UK.

Find out more about what coronavirus means for you and your work from the Money Advice Service.

Jobs and volunteering

There are still lots of job opportunities available and many have immediate starts.

Search the Indeed website for jobs.

Education

Post-16 qualification results for summer 2021

Exams and assessments are once again under review this year due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read government guidance about how results have been awarded this year and where to find more information.

You may still be able to progress to the next stage of study of employment even if your grade isn’t what you wanted. Find out more about your options after you’ve got your exam results.

College or university

Contact your school, college or university to find out about arrangements they’re making for the next academic year.