Health

Content from BBC Strict new curbs on life in the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus have been announced by the prime minister. People may only leave home to exercise once a day, travel to and from work when it is "absolutely necessary", shop for essential items and fulfil any medical or care needs. … Continue reading Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM

Content from Medical Research Council Six new studies into the novel coronavirus have been funded by the UK government, including testing a vaccine, developing therapies and improving understanding of how to treat COVID-19. This first round of projects receive £10.5 million as part of the £20 million rapid research response funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccine & therapy research boosted by six new projects in rapid response

Content from Chelmsford CVS We want to thank all those who have come forward offering to volunteer during this unprecedented time. We are all facing difficult challenges, and it is wonderfully inspiring to see so many come forward to support each other and work together. It is the kindness, time, and energy that you have … Continue reading How You Can Help People In Need

Content from PFCC Stay at home, save lives Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, says: “The more we can do to disrupt the spread of Coronavirus, the more lives will be saved.” Please do what Cllr David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council, said in his plea "a matter of life and … Continue reading PFCC Plea to Follow Matter of Life and Death Advice from Cllr Finch, Leader of Essex County Council

Dear resident, I have never written to anyone on a more important subject. I would ask that you please take a moment to read this message. We are facing the biggest challenge of our times. Coronavirus is a killer. If we do nothing, 500,000 people across our great country will die. But that horrendous outcome … Continue reading A message from Cllr David Finch, Leader, Essex County Council – A matter of life and death

Content from Digital Leaders Just a few weeks ago most small talk in Britain was about the weather. “Are you working from home yet?” has replaced that. Coronavirus has made going into the office feel like the exception rather than the rule. It’s a sign of the unsettling times we live in that this most … Continue reading How to help staff adjust to remote working

Content from ACAS Acas Coronavirus advice for employers and employees has been updated. It now includes: Social distancing and vulnerable people Self-isolation and sick pay If an employee needs time off work to look after someone If someone has Coronavirus symptoms at work Good practice steps for employers View our updated Coronavirus guidance We have also released … Continue reading ACAS Coronavirus Advice

Content from Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Essex Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has praised our health, emergency services, local authority, business, voluntary sector and charity colleagues as Essex responds to the Coronavirus pandemic. “Our NHS and Public Health colleagues are busy working around the clock and our emergency … Continue reading PFCC Roger Hirst praises County’s response so far to COVID 19

Content from Public Health Matters blog Dear everyone COVID-19: Whatever it takes We are in truly unprecedented times and now more than ever the country needs the expertise, skill and professionalism of the public health community. The radical social distancing measures set out by the Prime Minister this week require a herculean effort from all … Continue reading Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 20 March 2020