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Council service disruptions
As we continue to work through the challenges that Covid-19 brings, there have been numerous changes and closures across council services where we have had to implement at short notice to adhere to government guidelines.
Our website now provides the most up to date information about these service changes from; school closures, support for vulnerable people, council tax, information for businesses, latest news and statements, health advice, tourism and leisure services and much more.
Extension lockdown
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on the 16 April at the daily press briefing that current social distancing measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks.
He also set out the five specific criteria which the government needs to be satisfied on before it considers it safe to adjust any of the current measures:
- To protect the NHS’s ability to cope: we must be confident that we are able to provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
- A need to see a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rates from coronavirus so we are confident that we have moved beyond the peak.
- To have reliable data from SAGE showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board.
- To be confident that the range of operational challenges, including testing capacity and PPE, are in hand, with supply able to meet future demand.
- To be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelm the NHS.
Coronavirus household plan
Everyone has a part to play in the fight against coronavirus and we’re asking all households in the District for their help.
We want to ask you to think ahead and make a plan.
The idea is simple. Think about where you may need to make changes, make plans and share information. You should try to involve everyone living in your household.
Police and Crime Commissioner launches ...
Projects working to safeguard vulnerable people and support their communities to deal with the fallout of Coronavirus are urged to apply to the West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) £150,000 extra ordinary grant round.
The grants are aimed at keeping communities safe and closes on the 1 May, and is specifically for those projects and interventions which target domestic and sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, mental health, fraud and drugs/alcohol services.
Support still available for domestic abuse and sexual violence victims in Bradford
While families are requested to spend time indoors together, the lockdown may make victims more frightened to speak out or unable to access support. The Survive & Thrive partnership is urging people to call for help if they need it.
The Staying Put Freephone helpline is still open, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, on 0808 2800 999.
The National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline is open 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.
Anyone who feels they, or another member of the family, are in immediate danger should call the police on 999.
You can also find out more on the governments website support for victims of domestic abuse.
Ramadan and Coronavirus
This year’s Ramadan will take place under very unusual circumstances due to the risk to health from coronavirus. Local mosques have already closed in line with national government guidance to StayAtHome in order to slow down the spread of the virus and save lives.
Mosques in the Bradford District will remain closed during Ramadan. Public prayers and gatherings that normally bring families and the community together during Ramadan and Eid will be celebrated at home whilst the country is in lockdown.
This decision is supported by the Bradford Council of Mosques and local faith leaders as well as the Muslim Council of Britain who encourage worshippers to observe prayers and celebrations at home, each household celebrating separately but together.
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Business support
We understand the Coronavirus pandemic has made this a very difficult time and the council is committed to doing all we can to support businesses through the coming weeks and months.
Our website provides useful support and advice on the following:
- Business rates relief, exemptions and grants
- Advice for businesses
- Offer Coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business
- General advice about Coronavirus
- Community arts and culture grants
Coronavirus - health and wellbeing advice
Living Well aims to make the healthy choice the easy choice for people in Bradford District. They have put together some important advice about how to maintain your health and wellbeing while staying at home, and staying safe during the on-going situation, which include:
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Coronavirus and alcohol
- Coronavirus and smoking
- Support with drug use during coronavirus
- Being in isolation and managing relationships
Do you need help or support?
If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000.
We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
- problem solving
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work
- Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Use the NHS 111 online service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Use the 111 online coronavirus service at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19/
Helpful links
Government advice: what you need to do
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for businesses
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