Statutory guidance

NEA phase 2 memo 28: COVID-19 Provider Guidance Update

Updated 13 January 2023

This statutory guidance was withdrawn on

This guidance is no longer in use. The COVID-19 New Enterprise Allowance Phase 2 scheme has completed, and the provider contract ended on 23rd October 2023.

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To NEA Providers
From Charlie Emuss, Specialist Employment Provision Lead, Design and Change Division, Contracted Health and Employment Services
Action For PRIME provider Information/Action
Timing Immediate

Dear Provider

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) Phase 2 COVID-19 Provider Guidance has been updated as follows:

  • hyperlinks have been re-established to the most recent guidance
  • the COVID-19 boxes have been updated to reflect the latest Living with COVID advice and to provide information regarding digital signatures

Summary and Action

NEA Phase 2 COVID-19 Provider Guidance has been updated and version 7.0 has been published on the GOV.UK website.

Please ensure your supply chain is notified of the most recent guidance and ensure all staff adheres to the latest version.

Further Information and Contact Details

If you have any queries about this Live Running Memo please contact your Performance Manager in the first instance.

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Charlie Emuss
Bethany Foster
Jacqui Kydd
Katherine Harrison
Aaron Uffindell
Barry Clarke
Helen Richardson
Roxanna Cram
Catherine Welch
Jill Marsden
Denise Evans
Andrew Lee
Nicola (Nikki) Newsham
Stuart Cambridge
Adrian McDonnell
Barney Williams
Mat Smith