The pandemic has had a huge impact on all our lives in so many ways and in different ways for different people. 
The self employed have been overlooked with regards to help from the government too many times. The majority of us have been grateful for the grants that have been given so far but it is unacceptable that applications for the fourth grant which covers the periods of February, March and April are not accessible until the middle/end of April. 
We should not be penalised for being self employed! 
The last payment covering November, December and January was paid on 9th December. Most have us have had no income since then and are not eligible for other benefits. This has put huge pressure on families and individuals not only financially with many of us having to beg or borrow at best whilst lots of others are finding it a huge struggle to sustain the most basic standard of living.

We are making so many advances in overcoming this pandemic, but to have any chance of a healthy recovery, the self employed should not be overlooked. 
i work in the newly named ‘Personal Care sector’ which pumps £9.2 billion into the economy into the UK.

Bring the payment timings in line with the furlough scheme that is offered to employees.