Government Update 23rd September 2020

The Prime Minister made a statement to the House of Commons outlining further measures in England to tackle the spread of coronavirus. The PM’s statement can be found at: https://bit.ly/3hUilKI

From today (Wednesday 23 September), office workers who are able to work from home should do so and the requirement for customers to wear face coverings will be extended to all users of taxis and private hire vehicles.

From Thursday 24 September measures include the following:

  • pubs, bars and restaurants must operate table-service only, except for takeaways;
  • hospitality venues must close at 10pm (which means closing, not last orders). The same will apply to takeaways, although deliveries can continue;
  • the requirement to wear face coverings will be extended to include retail staff and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except when seated at a table to eat or drink; and
  • covid-secure guidelines will become legal obligations in retail, leisure, tourism and other sectors.

Furthermore, from Monday 28 September a maximum of 15 people may attend weddings, while 30 may attend funerals. Business conferences, exhibitions and large sporting events will not be reopened from 1 October.

These new measures will be enforced by tighter penalties. Guidance on the additional measures will be made available on Gov.uk.

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New Government Package To Support And Enforce Self-isolation

A new package has been announced to support and enforce self-isolation. People will be required by law to self-isolate from 28 September, supported by payment of £500 for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result.

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Warmer Homes Scheme

If you’re a homeowner or private tenant on benefits or a low income you could get help to improve your home by applying for Warmer Homes.

Find out more

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Russell-Cooke: Charity Bulletin

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In Kind Direct Speaker Series

Wednesday 23 September 11.00 – 12.00 – In Kind Direct Speaker Series

The spotlight this month for this popular free series is on brands. The session will cover how the effects of the pandemic have made us all think differently and why it’s now more important than ever to unite brand aims with the needs of local communities. Find out more.

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Local Councils Boost support for a Community Wealth Fund

10 councils have become the first in England to add their support to the call for the Community Wealth Fund (CWF) a new independent endowment to invest in the most ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods in the country. Establishing a CWF is a key part of the ‘5 point plan’ of the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign. Find out more.

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Hammersmith & Fulham GP Federation Shortlisted for the Nursing Time Awards 2020

Following their success in  winning  the Jo’s Trust Award in 2019/20, The Cervical Screening Project Team is being recognised yet again !

The team was shortlisted for the 2020 Nursing Time Awards in the Cancer Nursing category .

Project background: 

H&F GP Federation was approached by the RM Partners (the Cancer Alliance across North West and South West London) to establish a dedicated Cervical Cancer Programme. The programme started in 2018 continuing to raise awareness as well as improve uptake for all women aged between 25 – 64, with the long-term goal of reducing the incidence of cervical cancer related deaths in Hammersmith and Fulham.

The programme targeted practices with low recorded uptake and worked with Sobus, (voluntary sector organisation representing the majority voluntary organisations in Hammersmith and Fulham) to help reach out too and engage the hard to reach groups. For more information click here

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COVID-19: PM’s Speech

The Prime Minister has this afternoon set out new measures to restrict the spread of Coronavirus. The PM’s statement can be found here

The new measures include the following:

  • From Monday 14 September it will not be possible to meet with people from other households socially in groups of more than six. This will apply indoors and outdoors, including in private homes. Education and work settings are unaffected;
  • Businesses will have a clear duty to support NHS Test and Trace. From Friday 18 September, it will be mandatory for certain businesses to have a system to collect NHS Test and Trace data, which must be kept for 21 days.

More information about the measures is available here. This also provides a link to simplified COVID-19 Secure guidance published today.

A video – Hands Face Space – can meanwhile be seen here. Any questions can be directed to our dedicated business enquiries mailbox (covid19-partnerships@cabinetoffice.gov.uk).

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Hapi Nutrition UK: Liver Health

The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body, performing over 500 functions vital for our life and health These include filtering and removing toxic substances from the body, producing bile to help us digest fats and storing and releasing glucose and essential nutrients as needed Our livers are detoxifying our
bodies every minute of every day, however, caring for our livers is usually an afterthought and we do not give them the attention they deserve. Read on

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Cabinet Office Letter: Better Health – Every Mind Matters

Launching today, Public Health England (PHE)’s new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign provides NHS-endorsed tips and advice to look after children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Read on

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