This information is for Northern Ireland only, if you live in England, Scotland or Wales please visit GOV.UK
For general heath advice relating to COVID-19, please visit the Public Health Agency's website. You can also access the online wellbeing hub at Minding Your Head for self-help guides and ways to find support on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Key information is also available in Sign Language on this PHA page.
If you have to stay at home because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer contact NHS 111 Online.
If you have to stay at home but feel well enough to work, ask your employer if you can work from home. If you can work from home, you will not need an isolation note. You can also use this service for someone else.
Benefits
The latest information about COVID-19 and the Department's various Benefits services inlcuding;
- Employment & Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- New claims guidance, including for the self-employed
- Suspended signing and assessments
Housing
The latest advice and guidance for;
- Social Housing Tenants
- Co-ownership customers
- Landlords and Homeowners
Other DfC Services
The latest information on DfC office closures and any suspension of services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Continued Employment services
- Historic Environment closures
- PRONI reopening
Partner Organisations
The latest position from some of the Department's partner organisations including;
- Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
- Libraries NI
- National Museums NI
- Sport NI