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Your legal right to time off to care for dependants - when you can take time off, how long you get, your rights
As an employee you’re allowed time off to deal with an emergency involving…
You could get time off when a dependant is involved in the following…
Tell your employer as soon as possible if you need time off. If it’s an…
Your employer must not: treat you unfairly for taking time off, for…
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and have not got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
With just weeks to go, people across Northern Ireland are being reminded to expect the second ever national Emergency Alert test. The system is designed to help protect lives by delivering urgent safety advice directly to mobile phones during major...
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
How to get medical help for emergencies, issues that can't wait until you can see your GP and dental emergencies.
Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.
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