Motor industry charity Ben is offering support to those affected by the cyber-attack at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Ben has launched a campaign, offering practical and emotional support, guiding employers and workers to all the financial and mental health resources available to support those impacted by the cyber-attack.
The UK Government has announced a £1.5bn loan to support JLR and its supply chain restart operations.
According to Ben many people working in the sector have already acutely felt the effects of a month without work or payment.
Rachel Clift, CEO at Ben, said: “The impact of the cyber-attack has already been deeply felt across the supplier workforce, and the need for support remains urgent.
“While the Government loan is a positive step towards recovery, we don’t yet know how quickly funds will reach suppliers who were forced to shut down production.
“For many, this means starting up again after almost a month without work – a challenge that brings its own financial and emotional pressures.
“Small and medium-sized suppliers in particular face significant hurdles: cashflow disruption, staff who may have gone weeks without pay, and the practical and emotional strain of restarting operations at pace. These difficulties risk leaving workers and families in very vulnerable positions.”
