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<p>The Government recognises that COVID-19 has posed significant challenges for those
suffering with cancer.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has put in place unprecedented
levels of income support to help people deal with the financial consequences of COVID-19.
This does not just include the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, but also the Self-Employment
Income Support Scheme, changes to Statutory Sick Pay, and the £9.3bn which the OBR
estimates that the Government has injected into the welfare system.</p><p> </p><p>The
Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS scheme will be extended until October.
Before 30 June, any employee could be furloughed, including those suffering from cancer.
From 1 July, an employee can only continue to be furloughed if they have previously
been furloughed for at least 3 consecutive weeks taking place any time between 1 March
2020 and 30 June.</p><p> </p><p>For those required to shield after 1 August, they
will receive a letter or notification advising them of this, and they will continue
to be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay on the basis of their shielding status.</p>
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