A positive case of Covid-19 has been confirmed at Seely Primary School in Nottingham. A member of staff tested positive on Friday 17 July. They had previously self-isolated at home as soon as they felt unwell and did not return to the Sherwood school. Parents have been informed and two class ‘bubbles’ of children are […]
Nottingham City Council has published data that shows the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19. For the first time today (17 July) all local authorities are highlighting the number of confirmed cases across different neighbourhoods and communities in a Covid-19 Surveillance Report. These are broken down into two types: Pillar 1: people […]
Public Health leaders in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have welcomed the expected publication of Pillar 2 data. Alison Challenger and Jonathan Gribbin, Directors of Public Health for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “Publication of the Pillar 2 data is welcome because together with the Pillar 1 data the results will give us a better picture about the whole […]
A plan for how future outbreaks of coronavirus will be managed and controlled in Nottingham City has been published. The Local Outbreak Control Plan sets out the framework for how Nottingham City Council will work with partners, businesses and citizens to contain the spread of the virus, working with the NHS Test and Trace service. […]
Monday 15 June 2020 will mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Nottingham we believe that every adult should be able to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Most adults are able to do this, but research indicates that nationally almost half a million people aged over 65 will experience some form of abuse […]
City council joined with NHS to provide more staff cover, training, infection control support and essential PPE Care home teams praised for working tirelessly on frontline to support care home residents during lockdown But council says more funding is urgently needed from the Government for care homes in city Nottingham City Council has praised local […]
The government have introduced a number of changes from 1st June, including changes to shielding measures. We recognise that the pandemic has not gone away, and so these changes can be a source of anxiety and / or confusion for people. We hope the information below provides a helpful roundup of what you can and […]
Food bank usage in Nottingham has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak – with increased demand above normal levels by 33% or more. Several food banks have also reported increases in the numbers of families using them, with more family packs requiring higher volumes of food. The UK imports around 50% of its food, so the […]
Wilko is donating 12,000 teabags – that’s over 4,000 litres of tea – to a Nottingham initiative that supports the mental health of locals who may be feeling isolated and alone during these times of national lockdown. The Fancy A Cuppa campaign comes just in time for National Mental Health Awareness Week, and helps to […]
A new public awareness raising campaign has been launched to promote the help available for people at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence and abuse (DVA). The campaign, under the hashtag #YouAreNotAlone, aims to reassure those affected by domestic violence and abuse that support services remain available during this difficult time. Members of the public […]