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Local health and care faces increasing pressure

Community,Coronavirus

Local health and care system enters its highest state of alert with all services stretched by the pandemic second wave.

November 26, 2020

NHS calls on people and communities to do their bit in the fight against coronavirus

Community,Coronavirus

Avoiding hospital admissions and getting people home when they are medically well enough could make a big difference.

November 12, 2020

Open Letter from Healthier Together Executives

Community,Coronavirus

Message of thanks to everyone urges people to continue to safely use health and care services, despite challenges.

November 11, 2020

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic group residents urged to take up flu vaccination

Community,Flu

Concern that take-up of the vaccine may be lower among vulnerable BAME residents including over-65s and people with long-term health conditions. Watch the supporting video here.

November 10, 2020

Changes to visiting guidance for maternity services

Community

Guidance on scans and visiting among updates to local maternity provision.

November 9, 2020

New national lockdown: advice and information

Community,Coronavirus

People are urged to continue attending health and care appointments as advised, following Hands Face Space guidelines. More details here.

November 2, 2020

September 17, 2020

Hands. Face. Space.

Community,Coronavirus

We need to keep on protecting each other. Wash hands. Cover face. Make space.

September 14, 2020