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<p>Throughout this crisis, the government has sought to protect people’s jobs and
livelihoods while also supporting businesses and public services across the UK. To
support public services in responding to COVID-19, the government announced a further
£55 billion of new funding for public services in 2021-22 in the 2020 Spending Review.</p><p>
</p><p>Workers who are clinically extremely vulnerable and advised to shield, but
unable to work from home, can access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, if they meet the wider eligibility criteria.</p><p>
</p><p>In cases where their employer chooses not to furlough them under the CJRS and
does not have other suitable policies in place (e.g. the ability to work from home,
or the provision of special leave), Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is available. Those who
receive a notification that they need to shield from going to work if they cannot
work from home, will be eligible for SSP from their employer, or new style Employment
and Support Allowance, subject to the wider eligibility criteria. Where an individual’s
income is reduced while off work sick and they require further financial support,
for example where they are not eligible for SSP, they may be able to claim Universal
Credit, depending on their personal circumstances.</p>
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