Welcome to the latest edition of our South and Vale Business Support newsletter!

Get ready for the new NHS COVID-19 app

Businesses across England and Wales are being urged to download QR codes to prepare for a new NHS COVID-19 app.

Launching on the 24 September, the app will simplify the Test and Trace process by enabling the public to automatically “check into” a venue. This will allow NHS Test and Trace to contact customers with public health advice, should there be a COVID-19 outbreak.


If your business is included in one of the sectors required to maintain a customer log, then you are also now expected to display an NHS QR code poster at your premises once the app launches nationally on the 24 September.

Find out what steps your business needs to take on our website.
Visit England launches #EscapeTheEveryday campaign

Visit England has developed a £5 million UK-wide marketing campaign to inspire consumers to travel and enjoy the country’s amazing tourism offer from this autumn.

The #EscapeTheEveryday campaign will highlight the UK’s unique tourism offer by focusing on three key themes – Discovery, Freedom to Explore and Treat Yourself.  Content will showcase vibrant cities and breath-taking countryside and coastal locations that make the UK a brilliant place to explore this autumn and winter. 

If you are a destination or tourism attraction or business, you can get involved by encouraging your customers to share their top three tips for escaping the everyday.

Discover how you can get involved here.
OxLEP’s Kickstart Grant Scheme will launch on 1 October

OxLEP’s Kickstart Grant Scheme will open for applications from local businesses for one day only on 1 October.

The application portal will open at 10:00 and will close at 17:00, or once the 250-application limit has been reached.

The purpose of the Kickstart grant scheme is to help businesses who have been affected by COVID-19 to deal with the impacts of the pandemic and access specialist professional advice, equipment or technology to rebuild and support a quick recovery.

Find out if your business is eligible here.
 

Venues required to enforce rule of six, NHS QR code posters and contact logs

Get involved in the 'Know Before You Go' campaign

Get ready for Brexit with the UK Transition tool

New package to support and enforce self-isolation

Government's Enterprise Allowance: start your own business

Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns

Bounce-back plans launched for consumer and retail industry

Find the right guidance with OxLEP's Business Support Tool

New Youth Hubs launched in Oxfordshire

Tue 22 Sept: Social media analytics - How to measure what works

Wed 23 Sept: Education Social: Networking for Social Impact Businesses

Wed 23 Sept: Are Peer Networks the key to your business success?

Thur 24 Sept: Abingdon Virtual Business Buzz

Tue 29 Sept: Self-Employment Discovery 3 Day Course: Tri-Service Spouses and Families

Tue 29 Sept: Kickstart and other skills incentives - all you need to know

Wed 30 Sept: Energy efficiency for businesses: how to cover the upfront costs

Thur 01 Oct: Thame Virtual Business Buzz

Wed 07 Oct: Networking in... The CLOUD

Wed 14 Oct: Energy efficiency for businesses: understanding your existing energy usage 

Wed 21 Oct: Wallingford Virtual Business Buzz

Find out more by reading the Business and Innovation Strategy Action Plans 
on our SVBS website.

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