A network of GP Practices and pharmacies in Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow have set up a Covid-19 testing clinic following support from local businesses. The CHAW Primary Care Network (PCN) was one of the first in the country to set up a Covid-19 Hot Clinic site to facilitate the … [Read more...]
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22nd April: Coronavirus latest updates
Latest data: Testing: 535,342 people have now been tested for the virus. UK Cases: 129,044 have tested positive, + 4,301 on previous day. Loss of life: In hospital, 17,366 people have died + 857 on previous day. Government Daily Briefings Tuesday 21st April The Secretary of … [Read more...]
Coronavirus support announced for life science and technology innovations
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a coronavirus support package targeted at the life science and technology sector businesses that are driving innovation. The £1.25 billion packages announced will support the life science and technology sector businesses through the coronavirus outbreak to … [Read more...]
Heritage sector gets boost from National Lottery emergency fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has launched a £50 million emergency response package to support the sector during the Covid-19 crisis. The Heritage Emergency Fund is accepting applications for funding from £3,000 to £50,000 and is available to organisations across a full breadth of heritage … [Read more...]
17th April: Latest Coronavirus updates
Latest data: Testing: 327,608 people have now been tested for the virus (313,769) New UK Cases: 103,093 have tested positive, + 4,617 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 13,729 people have died, an increase of 861 on the previous day … [Read more...]
9th April: Coronavirus latest updates
9th April Latest data: Testing: 232,708 people have now been tested for the virus (213,181) New UK Cases: 60,734 have tested positive + 5,492 (55,242) on previous day Sadly, of those in hospital, 7,097 people have died, an increase of 938 on the previous day (6,159) Government media … [Read more...]
Cheshire East release Covid-19 grants
Following the release of funds from central government, Cheshire East Council have begun the roll out of grants to support the smallest businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak. Around 8000 businesses in the borough are eligible to receive grants of up to £25,000, totalling £90 million of … [Read more...]
Cheshire Covid-19 helpline goes live to support residents’ mental health
NHS Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP), has launched a mental health helpline for residents in need of support during the Covid-19 outbreak. The 24-hour helpline is open to callers of all ages, including children and young people in need of urgent mental health support. The helpline, … [Read more...]
Arts Council announce Covid-19 support for cultural and creative sector
The Arts Council has announced the launch of a £160 million emergency response support package due to the Covid-19 crisis. The Arts Council’s funding package is made up of £20m available to individuals, £50m to organisations outside of the national portfolio and £90m to their national portfolio … [Read more...]
3rd April: Coronavirus Latest Updates
As of latest official figures released, 163,194 (152,979) people have been tested, 33,718 (29,474) tested positive and very sadly a total of 2,921 (2,352) have now passed away. *previous day’s figures in brackets The message from Government has not changed but is amplified:‘Stay at Home, … [Read more...]
Business helping business scheme launches for Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a 'business helping business' scheme across the district during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme allow business to connect and help support eachother. The business helping business scheme, which can be accessed via Cheshire East Council's website, seeks to … [Read more...]
Annual leave rules relaxed to support key sectors
The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, has introduced new measures to allow workers to carry over their statutory annual leave entitlement into the next two leave years, where it has gone unused because of the Covid-19 outbreak. While the majority of workers are entitled to 28 days statutory annual … [Read more...]