Keeping Manchester safe this Bank Holiday Weekend
The last Bank Holiday Weekend of the summer is here to be enjoyed as we look forward to three days of rest and relaxation, but please remember to keep following the government guidelines and keep safe by:
- wearing a face covering in shops, supermarkets and on public transport (unless exempt)
- not mixing households in your home or garden
- only visiting venues with your household members
- Keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)- Wash your hands regularly
- Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has symptoms and get a test straightaway by visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119.
For more information https://www.manchester.gov.uk/restrictions
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Celebrate Manchester Pride Virtually at Home
Unfortunately the popular celebrations for Manchester Pride are not going ahead in the city centre this weekend due to the COVID-19 restriction being in place, instead please celebrate Pride at home virtually by going online!
There's a virtual parade, performances, acts and much more – it's all available from the comfort of your home. Three days of content is being planned across the Bank Holiday weekend which culminate in a digital Vigil on Monday evening. It will be streamed via UnitedWeStream and will also be broadcast live on Gaydio and BBC Radio Manchester.
Please help keep Manchester safe and celebrate from home this Bank Holiday. You must NOT mix households. For this year's pride plans: https://www.manchesterpride.com/
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Advice for parents whose children are returning to Manchester schools
Manchester's schools will all be open from September and are very much looking forward to seeing students again in their classrooms.
Our schools are very well managed environments and have undergone meticulous risk assessments around keeping students safe along with all the other Covid measures - including staggered start and finish times and changes to timetables to help with social distancing.
Public health advice is clear that the Covid risk for children is far lower than the long-term damage to health and life chances caused by not being in school and missing out on learning and friendships.
This view is not altered by Manchester's current lockdown restrictions which have been balanced against that planned return to school.
If parents or carers have further questions we'd encourage them to speak to teachers or ring our attendance team who will also be to give detailed replies to any concerns. The Manchester attendance team can be contacted on 0161-234-5255 or email schoolattendance@manchester.gov.uk
Help plan Our Manchester's recovery from COVID-19
We are halfway through our shared 10-year strategy, which aims to get Manchester into the top flight of world class cities by 2025.
A lot has happened since the strategy was launched in 2015, including Coronavirus and a climate emergency. It’s time to make sure that we’re taking the best route to becoming the Manchester we all want, while recovering from the worldwide pandemic.
You can help reset Manchester’s ambition and map the city's recovery. Take this short survey, tell us your priorities, share your ideas, and let us know how you can play your part in moving Our Manchester forward.
Link to survey: https://surveys.manchester.gov.uk/s/OurFutureManchester/
 Community Resource Hub
We have created an online resource hub of public safety information at www.manchester.gov.uk/resourcehub to support our communities through COVID-19. The assets available to download, listen to, view or share include information in alternative formats such as posters, videos, audio files and social media messages.
If you need to read the information on this page in an alternative language or to have it spoken back to you please use BrowseAloud.
On the case with Manchester’s Superbug Sleuths
Sue Brown leads the Team of virus detectives in Manchester’s Covid test and trace hub, who are working with the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the city. Find out more about their work and how you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities by being vigilant.
Get a behind the scenes account from the virus detectives from Manchester’s Covid test and trace hub. Team leader Sue Brown talks about the detail needed to contain - or keep outbreaks at bay - and debunk myths.
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 Manchester Community Response Hub
The Community Response Hub offers support to Manchester's most vulnerable people to help them cope with the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. The hub can help with:
- Delivery of food
- Delivery of medication
- Combating loneliness
- Managing fuel top-up payments
- Getting access to services online
Help is also available for other reasons, for example, if you are a carer, care leaver or young carer. The Hub is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 10am-2pm. It will be closed on Bank Monday 31 August 2020. If you need help, freephone 0800 234 6123, email COVIDSupport@manchester.gov.uk, text 078600 22876 (messages responded to by the next working day), or visit manchester.gov.uk/coronavirus
Information about the Community Response Hub is also available in British Sign Language (BSL).
Help with Debt, Bills and Borrowing
If you are not working or furloughed at the moment due to COVID-19 and need help with debt, bills or borrowing, visit www.manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands for advice and support.
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 Emergency Fund for Unpaid Carers
The Fund is open for carers (aged 16+) to ensure the ongoing health and wellbeing of both the carer and the person who needs care. This includes those households where a child or young person is the carer.
The funding can be used for transport costs (including taxis) or fuel, furniture, emergency delivery of food and one-off practical costs to help with the caring role at this time.
Carers can receive advice about accessing this financial support from Manchester Carers Centre or their Young Carers Coordinator. Manchester Carers Centre helpline is open for carers Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 4.30pm on 0161 272 7270. Alternatively, carers can email: admin@manchestercarers.org.uk, or visit www.manchester.gov.uk/carers and click on the Carers Emergency Fund tab.
 Smoking Shisha and COVID-19
Smoking Shisha can be more harmful than cigarettes and seriously damage your health. And sharing pipes and mouthpieces increases the risk of spreading infections, like Coronavirus.
Smoking indoors in a Shisha cafe, being close to other people and also exhaled smoke, may increase your risk of breathing in Coronavirus.
If you decide to smoke Shisha, protect yourself and your family and friends by taking the following precautions:
- Maintain a safe distance (2 metres)
- Wash your hands before setting up your Shisha pipe
- Use a disposable mouth tip and do not share it
- Avoid sharing pipes
- Do not smoke indoors (it could land you a £50 fine if you do so in a Shisha cafe)
- Sanitize & clean your pipe after use.
Find out more, including help to stop smoking at: www.manchester.gov.uk/shisha
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