Where to turn for support
T e Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is off ering fi nancial relief and mental health support to any contractors who have concerns about the impact of coronavirus. T e charity is adapting its support
service to help industry members through the pandemic, with a range of practical support services. Financial assistance on off er from
Help is available for people worried about coronavirus
“Failure to give such notice may adversely aff ect recovery even if cover is otherwise available under your insurance policy”
business, even if it has to come at an increased premium. If you may be covered for the eff ects of the virus, here too, the policy is likely to require timeous intimation of a possible/ actual claim under the insurance policy. Failure to give such notice may adversely aff ect recovery even if cover is otherwise available under your insurance policy.
A bit of give and take? The virus is among us, not isolated in some foreign country or continent. Contracts may or may not provide for this eventuality or there could be arguments one way or the other. Unless we all take a reasonable
and enlightened approach in these exceptional circumstances, the eff ect could be that construction projects are completed even later than they might be or not completed at all; relationships might break down and expensive dispute resolution processes employed. It is to be hoped that, with some give and take, all those aff ected by the virus will be able to agree its eff ect upon them and that any agreements on that are suitably recorded and implemented. For the moment, it is vital to think ahead and to try to take steps seeking to protect your position no matter where you may sit in the construction supply chain.
the EIC includes: ●Small grants for those in immediate and urgent need ●Advice about fi nancial relief and support services ●Immediate strategies, e.g. mortgage holidays ●Signposting to other welfare services and charities ●Review of welfare eligibility and help with application ●Food vouchers if in immediate and urgent need. In addition, the charity is off ering a
range of mental health support, including: ●Support strategies to help cope with self-isolation ●Telephone and Skype counselling ●Psychiatric assessments ●Links to other support and online services. Tessa Ogle, CEO and MD of the EIC, said:
“We know that the eff ect of COVID-19 on industry and income will be great and that we’ll all be aff ected. So, in these times of darkness and insecurity we want to let our industry members we’re here to help them. “Like most of the industry, the EIC will
be fi nancially burdened by the ramifi cations of COVID-19, but we are doing our best to provide both fi nancial and emotional support to those in need.”
To fi nd out more, contact the confi dential EIC helpline on 0800 652 1618 or email
support@electricalcharity.org
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