Category: COVID-19
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Liz writes April 2020
“The NHS belongs to the people.” The bold opening line of the National Health Service constitution reminds us of the power of the state and citizens working hand in hand for mutual benefit. And there has been no greater example of that principle in action, as over recent weeks. Like so many, I was deeply…
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Sport England launch new Coronavirus emergency fund
Sport England has opened a new £20 million Community Emergency Fund to help sports clubs, community sport and physical activity organisations, through the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. The fund is now open and welcomes applications for grants between £300 and £10,000 to help organisations experiencing short-term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the…
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Gateshead Council offers business support
With the situation for businesses and the self-employed changing day by day, Gateshead Council’s website provides a really useful information hub. If you would benefit from one-to-one advice, have a question, suggestion or offer, the Council’s business support team are on hand to help. Click here for more information: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/15047/Advice-for-businesses-and-employers
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Your NHS needs you!
NHS Volunteer Responders has been set up to support the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak. To do this we need an ‘army’ of volunteers who can support the 1.5m people in England who are at most risk from the virus to stay well. Our doctors, nurses and other professionals will be able to refer people…
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Charities provide essential frontline services, but they need more funding during COVID-19 crisis
Charities are providing much of the frontline support in our communities during this crisis, but they need additional funding to continue their work. It is vital that the Chancellor recognises this and provides contingency funding, so they can continue to respond to the needs of our most vulnerable. I raised this with the Minister yesterday.…
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Call for contingency funding to support self-employed
I have received a lot of enquiries from self-employed constituents over the last few days, and heard a number of stories from our micro-business owners, who are fearful for their future and require immediate support from the Government to survive the coming months. Yesterday, I raised your concerns in the House of Commons and…
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Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.
Last night the Prime Minister announced strict rules around the movement of people, which we must all take to reduce the spread of the virus. The message is simple – stay at home to protect our NHS and save lives. Stay at home Only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work Stay 2…
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Bin collections and COVID-19
Advice from Gateshead Council in relation to bin collections states: To help protect our crews and you and your family, we need you to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before you do any of the following: before you put anything in your bin when you put your bin out for…
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Guidance for parents
I have been contacted by key workers who are unsure about whether their children can still access school, so they can continue to provide essential services to keep our health service, public services and essential supplies going. The link below includes important information for parents and carers of children at registered childcare providers (including nurseries and…
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Guidance for employees and employers
I have been contacted by a number of local business owners and employers who are deeply concerned about their future. Following the Chancellor’s announcements earlier this week, please make sure you are fully aware of your eligibility as an employer or employee. Follow the link below for the official advice from Government in relation to…