The lifting of the final covid-19 restrictions in England, scheduled for 21 June, has been delayed by four weeks (until 19 July). The Government says this is to head off the risk of a new wave of covid-19 caused by the delta variant. They say the postponement will buy time to vaccinate more people. According … Continue reading Covid-19: Final Restrictions Lifting Delayed To Get More People Vaccinated
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Find out how to do a COVID-19 rapid test at home for yourself (or someone else) and report the results. Rapid tests are only for people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19. Video: how to do a rapid test at home There’s separate information on how to do a PCR test on NHS.UK. This is … Continue reading Guide: How to do a rapid lateral flow test at home
Healthwatch Calderdale would like to hear from people who have experienced delays to health and social care for non-Covid related conditions since March 2020. By completing this 5-10 minute survey, you can help and influence those who commission health and social care services in your area. Healthwatch want to understand how delays to your care have … Continue reading Survey: Delays to health and social care during Covid-19
As additional COVID-19 testing and enhanced contact tracing get underway in Calderdale, the Council is reminding people that support is available if they need to self-isolate. One of five big things we can all do to protect ourselves and others is to self-isolate (stay at home) if we test positive for COVID-19 or are a … Continue reading Support to self-isolate in Calderdale
Calderdale Council have published this update, following an uptick in the number of Covid-19 cases in Calderdale. I contains useful information on testing and other measures in place to contain the outbreak. Additional COVID-19 testing and enhanced contact tracing are starting in Calderdale as preventative measures to help contain the spread of the virus. COVID-19 … Continue reading Coronavirus In Calderdale: Update As Cases Increase Again
This is the latest newsletter from the BMJ (British Medical journal). As ever, it draws on a good range of voices and opinions and provides a good overview of the issues of the day (medical and medical-related). The covid-19 pandemic took power from the people Who decides when covid-19 restrictions are lifted? A government might … Continue reading BMJ Newsletter – Medical Updates
Calderdale council have put out an alert that the new more transmissible COVID-19 variant known as ‘Delta’ has been found in Todmorden. This is the advice they are giving their staff in the area and might be equally applicable to residents of the town. The initial spread seems to have been linked to groups socialising … Continue reading Todmorden Covid-19 Update
The most recent phase of easing restrictions began on 17 May. Here's a quick guide to the main points: The general advice is to carry on working from home if you can, keep the precautions, and if you develop symptoms, quarantine and get tested. The 2m rule is now a personal responsibility rather than government … Continue reading Quick Guide: Current Coronavirus Restrictions
In one way or another, Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives. But living through the pandemic with a disability has been an even bigger struggle for many. It’s not all negative though – in many ways, the pandemic has molded the world into a more inclusive place. In the article below, Disability Horizons' writer … Continue reading Disability Horizons – 8 Things The Pandemic Has Taught Us