mccanary 84 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm a self employed small builder. Is this essential work??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted March 24, 2020 Unfortunately not I’m afraid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockthorpe 529 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, mccanary said: I'm a self employed small builder. Is this essential work??? I’m a self employed roofer , so unsure like you . I can probably work on my own . But unclear if that’s the point or if it’s whether it’s essential work only . Which realistically I guess mine isn’t . What is essential is to know if us self employed are going to get any help like the employed , so the sooner we can find that out the better . Massive understatement . Staying at home today so I can sort it in my head a bit . Take care mccanary mate . Edited March 24, 2020 by Pockthorpe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) I don’t think it’s essential work only but maybe I have misunderstood it, can you not travel to work if you can’t do it from home? Ok just heard Rebecca Long Bailey say that it is only an essential work place that you can travel to. This really needs sorting, self employed are getting it in the neck from all sides here. Edited March 24, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockthorpe 529 Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Van wink said: I don’t think it’s essential work only but maybe I have misunderstood it, can you not travel to work if you can’t do it from home? Yes , I think that’s what I’m thinking Van wink . Just want to show solidarity and really don’t want to get it wrong ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccanary 84 Posted March 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pockthorpe said: I’m a self employed roofer , so unsure like you . I can probably work on my own . But unclear if that’s the point or if it’s whether it’s essential work only . Which realistically I guess mine isn’t . What is essential is to know if us self employed are going to get any help like the employed , so the sooner we can find that out the better . Massive understatement . Staying at home today so I can sort it in my head a bit . Take care mccanary mate . I've got one site where subbies are working today which is open. Outside and away from customer but will the concrete turn up??? Local builders merchant closed but have 2500 of materials ordered and paid for so they won't arrive. It's a real mess . Stay safe all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockthorpe 529 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Van wink said: I don’t think it’s essential work only but maybe I have misunderstood it, can you not travel to work if you can’t do it from home? Ok just heard that it is only an essential work place that you can travel to. Got that last bit Van wink . Will just monitor things closely today . It is confusing , and I’m not really blaming anyone for that . It’s part of the nature of such unprecedented awful events . Hopefully things will be made clearer soon . Unless I’m just being thick , not improbable ! Edited March 24, 2020 by Pockthorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted March 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, mccanary said: I've got one site where subbies are working today which is open. Outside and away from customer but will the concrete turn up??? Local builders merchant closed but have 2500 of materials ordered and paid for so they won't arrive. It's a real mess . Stay safe all. Difficult times MC. People need clarity. Hope all goes well for you👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Gove just said that construction can continue on site but in open air keeping social distancing. so off you go 😀 Edited March 24, 2020 by Van wink 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 624 Posted March 24, 2020 If the work was out of doors and didn't involve close contact with more than one other person, I would probably go. You could put it down as daily exercise! Life must go on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pockthorpe 529 Posted March 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Van wink said: Gove just said that construction can continue on site but in open air keeping social distancing. so off you go 😀 Just heard that too . Right , I’ll do my packed lunch now then ...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,834 Posted March 24, 2020 The reporting has been somewhat contradictory but, as I understand it, people are allowed to go to work as normal if they can't work from home (and obviously assuming they are symptom free). However, a number of business types have been instructed to close; all of which seem to be in relation to customers visiting the premises. All non-essential retail is to close, but shops are encouraged to continue online sales and and deliveries will continue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,492 Posted March 24, 2020 Argos expect their employees to go in and work in the warehouses. Not sure what they're doing to prepare or protect their employees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted March 24, 2020 Anyone got an mot due ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted March 24, 2020 There's a house opposite us that is having an extension built. The builders doing it have arrived this morning as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Petriix said: The reporting has been somewhat contradictory but, as I understand it, people are allowed to go to work as normal if they can't work from home (and obviously assuming they are symptom free). However, a number of business types have been instructed to close; all of which seem to be in relation to customers visiting the premises. All non-essential retail is to close, but shops are encouraged to continue online sales and and deliveries will continue. That looks like a very good summary, but to add that you can only work in locations where it is possible to social distance. Problem is surfaces etc can still become contaminated so you need facilities for regular hand washing and proper cleaning off surfaces Edited March 24, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Brockes 145 Posted March 24, 2020 In response to Fenway, garages are allowed to stay open along with petrol stations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted March 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, Van wink said: That looks like a very good summary, but to add that you can only work in locations where it is possible to social distance. Problem is surfaces etc can still become contaminated so you need facilities for regular hand washing and proper cleaning off surfaces City is very very quiet. Skeleton crew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 24, 2020 Very ambiguous really. But I think it means you can go to work. Obviously if you have to travel to work it is necessary. If you can work from home then it isn't necessary to travel. Grandson works in Seasalt warehouse for online products. He will be continuing to work. But my wife drops him off to work for 2pm. But she has already been out once to feed her horses and I have walked the dog. And we have a WhatsApp group to do shopping and its our turn. So can she drop him off after shopping? Probably not but its dry so he can walk. Fingers crossed for him. His girlfriend is a nurse and finds out today of she can go home as her Mum has underlying health problems. If not, she has to stay with us. But she might have Covid 19 as the only protection she has is a mask. Western Force, the electrical suppliers around here all have bio suits etc. Funny old game Saint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Bob Geldoff is on Good Morning Britain with his pearls of wisdom LOL ! Edited March 24, 2020 by TIL 1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted March 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: Bob Geldoff is on Good Morning Britain with his pearls of wisdom LOL ! He was supposed to be on GMB yesterday but he don't like Mondays and he's lookin' after number one..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted March 24, 2020 I was calling for something like this several weeks earlier so finally pleased if a bit too late. It's not a complete shutdown but with retail, pubs and clubs and 'social' events/reasons closed plus people working away from home that only really need to it will stop all unnecessary interactions and have a direct effect on the transmission of the virus. . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, mccanary said: I'm a self employed small builder. Is this essential work??? You can work...just keep a safe distance from each other. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted March 24, 2020 Full_guidance_on_staying_at_home_and_away_from_others__1_.pdf "You should only leave the house for one of four reasons." 4) Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home. OTBC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T 190 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874742/Full_guidance_on_staying_at_home_and_away_from_others__1_.pdf i understand these are the official guidelines linked by the BBC. so you can still go to work if you can’t work from home but obviously keep distance i think Boris is just following scientific advice but obviously this changes as they are learning about the virus all the time but some less verbose and more clear and direct language would help which I think he is trying to do but not something that comes naturally to him. Edited March 24, 2020 by T 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted March 24, 2020 Self employed, went to work this morning as have to get this job finished this week. After this week is anyone’s guess. Need that help package in place so we can have some clarity about our future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted March 24, 2020 I checked the list of places still allowed to be open...Hardware shops are one...but ive no idea why..are they really essential? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T 190 Posted March 24, 2020 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF.pdf here is the other official link on what remains open and closes from uk gov Coronavirus website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 24, 2020 I checked the list of places still allowed to be open...Hardware shops are one...but ive no idea why..are they really essential? Just in case you need fork handles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, FenwayFrank said: Anyone got an mot due ? Why....have you got some dodgy pass certificates?..... 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
