Navigating the financial crisis
Following on from the previous article, Carly Brookfield looks at the current situation, and what you can do if you’re suffering financially from the COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19
Check if you’re eligible for the Self Employment Support Scheme
HMRC has begun to contact customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self Employment Income Support Scheme. Those who are eligible will be able to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their average trading profits up to a maximum of £7,500 (equivalent to three months’ profits), paid in a single instalment. HMRC is …
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Financial assistance
Kathy Manson outlines the government’s financial measures that may be useful to driver and rider trainers during the COVID-19 crisis
DIA launches key worker register
The DIA has developed a key worker register for driver and rider trainers to verify their key workers. The register is voluntary and trainers have no obligation to join. The registration process provides specialist training and certification in delivering driver and rider training in the context of COVID-19 to help driver and rider trainers on …
DVLA requests no paper applications
DVSA has asked that, to help key workers, people do not send in paper applications to DVLA until further notice. In line with the government’s advice DVLA has a very limited number of staff on site who are only dealing with applications from those who are directly involved in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Theory tests cancelled until 8 May 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak all theory tests have been cancelled until Friday 8 May 2020. DVSA is emailing anyone with a test booked during this time to let them know their test has been cancelled and that they will be automatically refunded. A theory testing service will still be available to those who …
D4 medical suspension and driver hours
The government has temporarily suspended the need for a D4 medical when renewing driving entitlements. With NHS staff focused on the nationwide response to COVID-19, the government is taking action to protect essential supply chains by making temporary provisions for commercial drivers aged 45 and over, to forgo the need for a D4 medical in …
COVID-19 volunteers don’t need to contact car insurance provider
NHS volunteer responders and others who are volunteering to help their communities during the coronavirus outbreak do not need to contact their insurer to update their documents or extend their cover, the ABI has said. The reminder comes as over half a million people have signed up to be NHS volunteer responders. Those using their …
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Changes to driver CPC periodic training
Professional lorry and bus drivers whose Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expires in the period 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 can continue driving. Drivers should continue to carry their expired DQC during this period. This is because it may be difficult for drivers to complete their periodic training during the coronavirus outbreak. Find out …
Chancellor announces help for self-employed
The Chancellor has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for the scheme and how it will work. Self-employed people do not need to get in touch with HMRC as the scheme isn’t yet open for …
