Coronavirus (Covid 19)

You are required by law to self-isolate if you test positive for Covid 19 or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

To be considered for a payment you have to be working and meet all the following criteria when you have been instructed to isolate.

Live in the London Borough of Havering.
Have been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace.
Be employed (not furloughed) or self-employed.
Be unable to work from home and will lose income as a result.
Be currently receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit.
Be making a claim within 14 days of the last day of your self-isolation.

If you think you meet all the eligibility criteria, please go to the DABD website and fill in the Test and Trace Support Payment Form.

Go to the DABD Test and Trace Support Payment form

If you do not meet the Test and Trace Support Payment criteria and are struggling financially you may be eligible to claim a Covid Winter Grant payment through Havering’s Emergency Assistance Scheme.

Apply for help through our emergency scheme

Support if you are a solo trader

The Solo Trader Grant Scheme providers extra support to Havering residents who are ‘Solo Traders’ whilst they are legally required to isolate.

Go to our Solo Trader Grant Scheme page for details and to apply

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