On 2 December 2020, the first COVID-19 vaccine for the UK, developed by Pfizer/BioNTech, has was given approval for use, following a thorough review carried out by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This is the Government's press release on the subject: The decision by the UK regulatory authority was made with advice … Continue reading Green Light for first UK COVID-19 vaccine
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This document was published by the Government on 2 December 2020 and sets out the priority order for people to receive the Covid-19 vaccination in the UK. This is a lengthy document, but for those simply interested in the current thinking on who will receive the vaccine first, this is the list (taken from further … Continue reading Coronavirus Vaccine: Priority groups for vaccination
The Government has published advice for Care Homes on how to manage the visits of families of residents and how to manage meet-ups outside Care Homes for those able to manage them. Although detailed and intended primarily for Care Home staff, these documents are a useful source of information if you have a relative in … Continue reading Government Advice: Care Home Visits, Inside & Out
Ability Not Disability is a dedicated channel to provide easy to follow, inclusive fitness opportunities for adults and children with SEN/ALN. This project was designed and delivered by Community Fitness Network and Cando Hub. Funded by Sport England and Tackling Inequalities Fund. There are over 200 videos and different workouts on there from dance fitness, … Continue reading New Disability Fitness Video Channel
Calderdale NHS CCG have put together this very comprehensive guide to the support you have available should you have mental health or other concerns. Feeling concerned or overwhelmed by the news around coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandable, especially if you are struggling with your mental health or you have a physical illness. You could be feeling … Continue reading Local Support Directory
Citizens Advice Calderdale is working hard to keep people warm this winter. They are offering the following services: We want clients to create a happier, healthier home with energy saving tips. – We are seeing an average saving of £230 a year if clients follow easy, no cost steps. Find ways of saving money around … Continue reading Citizens Advice: Keeping Calderdale Cosy
If you've been keeping an eye on local Coronavirus infection rates, you will have been relieved to see that they are falling quickly, following a peak early in November. Meanwhile, we should all continue to do everything we can to stay safe and protect ourselves and others with the well established social distancing, hygiene and … Continue reading Calderdale Coronavirus Rates Falling Quickly
Here's a handy poster which explains what you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 3 of local restrictions from 2 December. Calderdale is in Tier 3, so this poster applies to our area.
Here is the latest version of the letter from the government to people who are clinically extremely vulnerable. It's full of useful advice and information on getting support. Letter to clinically extremely vulnerable people from Matt Hancock PDF, 1.34MB, 8 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you or your child … Continue reading Latest Government Advice For Clinically Extremely Vulnerable People
We are all interested in the upcoming Coronavirus vaccines. It's natural to feel anxious about the details of how and when we will receive the vaccine. Below is a link to a document circulated to various health practitioners, including GPs, giving a lot of background information on the vaccines and the plans for rolling them … Continue reading Coronavirus Vaccine – Read The Information Circulated To GPs