Psychologists study impact of lockdown on young people
Wed 22nd April 2020
Psychologists at the University of Sheffield and Ulster University have launched a study into how young people are coping with the coronavirus lockdown, and why some may not be following government guidelines on physical distancing.
SCT donates 7,000 items of urgent equipment to support the NHS
Wed 22nd April 2020
Sheffield City Trust has donated around 7,000 pieces of personal protective equipment and nine defibrillators to the NHS.
New study to help A&E departments predict serious coronavirus cases
Wed 22nd April 2020
A new study which could improve how UK accident and emergency departments identify which coronavirus patients need to be admitted to hospital has been launched by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
TwinklHive: Innovate and Adapt during Coronavirus
Wed 22nd April 2020
We’ve partnered with the Sheffield Covid-19 Business Response Group to deliver our support to local companies.
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms surveyed have furloughed staff as scheme goes live
Wed 22nd April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that?the vast majority of?businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches
Case Study Request: Are you struggling to access the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme?
Tue 21st April 2020
We’re aware that businesses have faced challenges accessing the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Sheffield Forgemasters joins industry in 3D printing NHS visor components
Tue 21st April 2020
Steel casting and forging specialist, Sheffield Forgemasters, has devoted its 3D printing facility to help protect vulnerable frontline NHS workers and assist in the UK’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
BCC responds to announcement of Future Fund
Mon 20th April 2020
Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of a Future Fund, supporting start-ups by delivering an initial commitment of £250m of new government funding which will be unlocked by private investment on a match funded basis, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru s
BCC responds to opening of Job Retention Scheme online application portal
Mon 20th April 2020
Commenting on news that applications are now open for the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
