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Have Your Say: Potential Merger of Essex CCGs

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The five NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) responsible for planning health services in mid and south Essex are currently seeking public opinion on a potential merger application to create a single new CCG. The five CCGs in mid and south Essex are: Basildon and Brentwood CCG Castle Point and Rochford CCG Mid Essex CCG Southend … Continue reading Have Your Say: Potential Merger of Essex CCGs

Coronavirus in Essex – help, guidance, and support

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Content from The Essex Map We are busily collating all of the information on which organisations are still operational in Essex, and what help is available during self-isolation. This includes: where to find help and information, home delivery services, home school assistance, activities you can do at home, and business help available. To find out … Continue reading Coronavirus in Essex – help, guidance, and support

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.

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Content from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The most important thing members of the public can do in the fight against coronavirus is to stay at home. Staying home helps protect the NHS and saves lives. When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That is … Continue reading Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.

SWF Supermarket Opening Times for Vulnerable People & Key Workers

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Please note that the following information is correct as of 24th March 2020 and is subject to change: Asda 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday for elderly, other vulnerable people and their carers & NHS workers; max 3 of any product; urged to use cashless payment Sainsbury’s 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday … Continue reading SWF Supermarket Opening Times for Vulnerable People & Key Workers

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) open for applications

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Content from Chelmsford City Council Businesses will be able to access government support from Monday 23 March to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus. For small and medium sized businesses, the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now available for applications. This scheme will help any … Continue reading Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) open for applications

Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM

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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

COVID-19 vaccine & therapy research boosted by six new projects in rapid response

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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