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Children, Coronavirus, Money,
Is there any childcare available for parents who still have to go to work?Children, Coronavirus,
My hours are being cut, what help will I get?Benefits, Coronavirus,
What about child contact if we usually have handover at a contact centre and they close? Will I be taking to court if I can’t arrange child contact?Children, Coronavirus,
I live on my own with my young child. What will I do if I become too sick to care for him? I don’t have any friends or family that can help?Children, Coronavirus,
I will now have to give up the job because the schools are closing. Will I be able to go back on to income support?Benefits, Coronavirus,
I am getting paid off as there is no work for me to do because of the virus. If my wages stop will I get any help to pay rent?Benefits, Coronavirus,
How do I get statutory sick pay?Coronavirus, Employment,
Can I claim benefits if I am no longer being paid by my employer?Benefits,
Despite schools still being open would you advise isolation and social distancing for children with well controlled asthma during this period of the Corona virus pandemic?Coronavirus,
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