As part of Calderdale’s wider programme of targeted community COVID-19 testing, frontline Council staff will soon start to receive lateral flow tests. Calderdale Council has been carrying out targeted community testing with lateral flow tests as one of the many measures being used to prevent and control COVID-19. The tests are sometimes known as rapid … Continue reading Extending Calderdale’s targeted testing
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Active Citizen’s Project with All One Collective and Lab
Often when you’re involved in an emergency response either as a volunteer or a paid member of staff you don’t have time to sit back and reflect on the actions you have been taking or the wider context. All One Collective & Lab will be running 6 workshops for individuals who have taken their own … Continue reading Active Citizen’s Project with All One Collective and Lab
Northern Power Grid message for winter months readiness
The winter months are here, and particularly with the Covid-19 pandemic still on, many may find themselves having additional concerns. Northern Power Grid offer a Priority Service for individuals that are likely to need extra assistance. The service is open to those who are particularly dependent on the power network due to health conditions, long term … Continue reading Northern Power Grid message for winter months readiness
Further support for Calderdale businesses
Businesses in Calderdale impacted by the current national lockdown may be eligible for additional grant support, following the latest Government announcement. The Government has announced one-off top up grants worth up to £9,000 per property, for businesses which have had to close due to restrictions. The new grants will be awarded to eligible closed businesses … Continue reading Further support for Calderdale businesses
Domestic Abuse resources during lockdown
The move to a national lockdown has come as disappointing news to us all. For people in abusive relationships however, the prospect of spending more time at home will be far more frightening. Sadly, cases of domestic abuse have been on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, with the highest incidences occurring during periods of … Continue reading Domestic Abuse resources during lockdown
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