To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that all workers can afford to self-isolate in the event that they are required to do as a result of the transmission of the Omicron covid-19 variant.
Answered on
5 January 2022
A range of measures are in place to support those who have to self-isolate:
- The Test and Trace Support Payment, which provides a payment of £500 to eligible individuals,
- Statutory Sick Pay is available from the first day of self-isolation and eligible individuals are entitled to £96.35 per week,
- Help with everyday tasks from a National Health Service volunteer responder, such as collecting shopping, medicines or prescriptions, can be requested by calling 0808 196 3646.
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Department of Health and Social Care
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