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COVID19 - Links and Support
Support in Basildon
A mutual aid group has been set up on facebook for Basildon https://www.facebook.com/groups/2898417116918837/
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Basildon Council service and information updates. https://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/7245/CORONAVIRUS-COVID-19-Basildon-Council-service-and-information-updates

Support and Resources
A facebook group titled "Anti-viral work for freelancers and small businesses" has been set up, which may be a useful space for freelancers to share concerns / advice / ideas for best practice etc. Just click Join Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/142964673673928/
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Independent Arts Projects have set up a resorce page with links to Government Support & Benefits and Official Response from Arts Funding Bodies, Unions & Membership Organisations. http://www.independentartsprojects.com/covid-19-impact-on-arts-workers/
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Creative Industries Federation guidance: https://www.creativeindustriesfederation.com/news/covid-19-guidance-sector

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Southend artist Elsa James has created a downloadable poster to help show support + commitment in fighting racism and inequality. You can read more and download it HERE

Bas-Arts-Index stands in solidarity with black communities and does not tolerate racism. As an art project based in and around Basildon, we acknowledge that the Index is predominantly utilised by white people. We aim to recognise this, and to work harder at supporting a more diverse group of creatives.

Below we have added links to resources which have been helpful for us, but if we have missed anything, please do let us know, by emailing bas.arts.index@gmail.com

Online Resources including reading, useful links, email templates:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MqopwpAxsBAwq5GQCfQcW1tkMrSQHBeMzwhzqW5m2Rg/mobilebasic
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bz011IF2Pu9TUWIxVWxybGJ1Ync