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D uring these times of uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus, those in the electrical trade may find not only their business and work being negatively impacted, but also their mental health. The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is keen to outline what support it can provide to industry members. We understand this is a complex and difficult time for everyone. We are living in a time of great uncertainty and increasing worry about our health and livelihoods. We understand that the effect of COVID-19 on industry and income will be great and we will all be affected. In times of darkness and insecurity we want to let our Industry members know that we will be here to help you. Like industry, the EIC will be financially burdended by the ramifications of COVID -19, but the welfare team are doing their best to provide both financial and emotional support to those in need. The charity is adapting its support service to help

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES CHARITY PROVIDES UK COMPANIES WITH AN IMPORTANT POINT OF CONTACT DURING COVID-19 CRISIS...

industry members through this pandemic. Here is an outline of our available support services: Financial Relief • The charity will consider providing small grants in immediate and urgent need. • Provide advice to business owners regarding financial relief strategies and support services available to them. • Provide support to employees worried about income, having to work and/or losing their employment. • Strategies to implement immediately to soften the financial burden i.e. mortgage/rent holiday’s, freezing of gym memberships and others.

• Signposting to other welfare services and charities for support.

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