As you can see money guru Martin Lewis knows we exist!  We know that a lot of people are concerned about applying for the second SEISS grant if they’re starting back to work.  Lewis says:

“even if you’re working all hours and bringing some money in, if your business isn’t where it should be and coronavirus is to blame, then you’re entitled to say yes to the grant. And the payment isn’t structured to be proportionate to the impact, it’s binary – if you’re due money, you’re due it all; if you’re not, you’re not due a penny.”

Read the full article here.  There is also an interesting piece on the best banks to use for Bounce Back loans.

 

Please don’t ring the Registrar’s office!  They are not fully operational and any calls should be made to the Contact Centre.  The Registrar’s team are not set up to receive calls, if you have a query about your licence you should email padi@dvsa.gov.uk.  Please be patient, if you have emailed in it will be dealt with.  The ADI team have had over 300 emails this week already and they will be dealt with in order.

 

Lynne has had a reply to her letter to Baroness de Vere.  You can view it here

 

Recent useful links:

Toolbox

Colin Edwards’ animated video explaing what we’re doing and why

Seat covers

Safe Surface Sanitiser Spray  Use the discount code DRIVE5 to get 5% discount at the checkout.  Many thanks to Sue White for this information and for arranging the discount.

And another sanitiser ​product with a 2.5% discount purchased via Dev@speednetuk.com.

 

Our talk Line is still operating.  If you need someone to talk to please call someone, our lovely team has been really helpful to many ADIs over recent weeks.

Tony            07900 571 774
Christine     01502 713141
Andrew       07812 537 562
Jilly               07765 362 384 (not available 8-10am)
Sue              07841 533390
Neil              07878 168 914
Parv             07712 620 069
George        07415 651 974
Peter           07918 108 577
Bryan          07976 293 721
Tina             07870 439 764 (evenings only)
Debbie        07904 411 747 (not available Tues, Thurs, Sun 3-7pm)
Lin               07710 418 965
Graham      07974 814 116

 

If you would like to make a donation to the family of the late Adrian Care you can do so here.

 

If you would like to join the ADINJC there is more information on our website.

 

Whilst our newsflashes are normally a benefit of membership of the ADINJC, during this national emergency we want to share information as widely as possible, so please feel free to pass this on.  We are stronger together.

 

The NJC continues to be dedicated to help you in these challenging times and we hope you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy.  Please feel free to contact us for help and support.

 

ADINJC’s helpline is 0800 8202 444

The Secretary’s number is 07855 453414

HMRC Helpline:  0800 0159 559

Citizens Advice Bureau – https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/

You can sign up to receive Government updates on Coronavirus relating to driving tests here.

The ADINJC is a national association run by ADIs on a not-for-profit basis.  We work tirelessly to inform, represent and support our members, and to promote the interests of our profession.