Coronavirus support and advice for businesses in Scotland
Latest updates
- COVID-19 Cancellation Fund for Creative Freelancers will close for applications at 5pm on Monday 24 January (21 January 2022)
- Public House Table Service Restrictions Fund will provide support to public houses that were required to introduce table service (21 January 2022)
- Additional measures to reduce the spread of Omicron will be lifted from Monday 24 January (21 January 2022)
- A top-up payment for wedding businesses previously supported by the Scottish Wedding Industry Fund is available (19 January 2022)
- Guidance for COVID-19 Cancellation Fund for Cultural Organisations is now available - applications open on 26 January (19 January 2022)
- A top-up payment for events businesses affected by the Omicron COVID restrictions in December and January is available - eligible businesses will be contacted directly (17 January 2022)
- Large outdoor events can resume without physical distancing or capacity limits on Monday 17 January (17 January 2022)
- COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Tourism Fund will provide a one-off payment to tourism businesses affected by COVID restrictions in December and January (13 January 2022)
- Business which are eligible for coronavirus support top-up payments will be contacted directly by their local authority or relevant agency (12 January 2022)
- December and January Business Support Top-Up - Hospitality will provide a one-off payment to eligible businesses which have lost bookings during the festive trading period (12 January 2022)
- January Business Support Top-Up - Hospitality and Leisure will provide a one-off payment to support businesses that were affected by the requirements for physical distancing and capacity limits (12 January 2022)
- Nightclub Closure Fund will provide a one-off payment to support nightclubs that are required to close in December and January (7 January 2022)
- Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Support Fund 2022 will provide a one-off payment to eligible drivers and operators (7 January 2022)
- COVID-19 Cancellation Fund for Creative Freelancers is now open for applications (6 January 2022)
- Self-isolation rules and testing requirements have been updated by the Scottish Government (6 January 2022)
- A coronavirus self-assessment tool for businesses is available to help assess COVID safety measures in the workplace (28 December 2021)
- Public, private and third-sector organisations with 10 or more staff can sign up for free asymptomatic workplace testing (15 December 2021)
- Series of webinars starting on 25 January 2022 to help young people across 3 key sectors support COVID-19 recovery (3 December 2021)
- Business Ventilation Fund to help businesses improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus is now open for applications (23 November 2021)
Key steps for businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19
The Scottish Government asks that all staff work from home whenever possible, and that businesses support their employees to do this.
Read Scottish Government guidance on safer working arrangements
The Scottish Government encourages everyone to take a lateral flow test (LFD) twice a week, even if you don’t have symptoms. This is especially important if you must go to work outside the home.
If you do have symptoms, book a PCR test right away.
Find out about free asymptomatic workplace testing for businesses and organisations in Scotland.
Remember the basics:
- make sure your workplace is well ventilated
- practice good hand hygiene
- observe social distancing
- wear face coverings in the workplace
Read more about precautionary measures you can take in the workplace to protect yourself and others.
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