AQW 18625/17-22

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 10/05/2021
Answered On Date: 24/05/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities what further steps she is taking to ensure that workers are aware of their entitlements if required to self-isolate to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Answer:

Detailed information on the current financial support available is on the niDirect website and this is updated regularly.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has included a link to the niDirect Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Benefits webpage under the heading - Financial Support and Practical help.

Anyone in need of further support, including those who have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable, can contact the COVID-19 Community Helpline (Freephone 0808 802 0020, Email: covid19@adviceni.net. Text: ACTION to 81025) which provides personalised advice and referral to appropriate support depending on an individual’s circumstances.