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<p>On 22 June, the Prime Minister announced that the Government will relax the current
public health guidance for those identified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV)
to shield at home. This means from 1 August they will be able to return to work if
they are unable to work from home, provided their workplace is COVID-safe.</p><p>
</p><p>It is important that this group continue to take careful precautions, and employers
should do all they can to enable them to work from home where this is possible, including
moving them to other roles if required. Where this is not possible, those who have
been shielding should be provided with the safest on-site roles that enable them to
maintain social distancing from others.</p><p> </p><p>If employers cannot provide
a safe working environment, the CEV will continue to have access to an unprecedented
package of financial support. This is not limited to the Coronavirus Job Retention
Scheme, but also includes changes to Statutory Sick Pay to make it payable from Day
1, the introduction of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and an increase
in the generosity of welfare payments worth a further £8bn.</p><p> </p><p>This support
is also available for those who live in areas affected by local lockdowns.</p>
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