May 2022

Get set for IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE 2022

With just over a month to go, planning is well underway for the annual IRONMAN event on Sunday 12 June 2022. More than 2,000 athletes will be swimming, cycling, and running across stunning Staffordshire, in this gruelling 70.3 mile sporting spectacle.

Course maps and road access information are now available to view, and residents, organisations and businesses are now advised to plan ahead of this major sporting event – whether spectating or travelling during the event weekend.

IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire is one of our biggest headline calendar events and gives us an opportunity to showcase Staffordshire to the rest of the UK and internationally.

Check out the road planning routes and keep up with the latest developments and news about IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE here.

Reminder to get boosted and stay safe

Have you checked if you're eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine?

Anybody aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15, who had a second dose at least three months ago are eligible for a booster, as are people with weakened immune systems who had a third primary dose of the vaccine at least three months ago.

A spring booster is also available for people aged 75 and over, people who live in a care home for older people, or people aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune system.

There are walk-in vaccination clinics across Staffordshire, which offer the booster dose, or you can book online via the NHS website.

Now’s the time to start up your business

Funded by Staffordshire County Council and the UK Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund, the Get Started Scheme is designed to give potential entrepreneurs the knowledge and confidence they need to get going, and help out if their business is less than two years old.  

Julie Daly-Wallman, founder of Eccleshall-based Green Eye Productions Academy, got fully funded advice and support to maximise online sales while getting prepared to make a major feature film for the silver-screen.

She said:

“The quality of the two local companies identified to support us was fantastic, and as the company grows, we would have no hesitation in going back to them for help.  They are as good as any of the best companies in any other part of the UK. The process was incredibly quick, which we are really grateful for.’’

Dignity in Care Awards 2022

Could you nominate a carer, work colleague, friend or family member for a special award?

The 2022 Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards, now in their eighth year, recognise organisations and individuals who care for the most vulnerable with dignity, kindness, respect and compassion.

The awards are open to anyone who works in the care sector, care companies as well as informal and young carers. So if you know someone who's given exceptional care, why not nominate them for their amazing work?

Nominations close on Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Help to stay fit and healthy this summer

Even more health and wellbeing apps are now available through the Staffordshire Health App Finder, helping you to easily find the best and most trusted apps to keep you and your family healthy.

The free App Finder launched in Staffordshire in 2020, and now has more than 2,000 monthly users who access its library of the best and most trusted apps, to either help manage existing health conditions, or just to help with general fitness and wellbeing.

All apps are thoroughly and independently reviewed to make sure you know which are the best and safest to use to stay fit and well.

Try it out at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/appfinder

Got a spare bedroom? Have you considered Fostering?

Foster Carers are needed across Staffordshire - if you've got a spare room, find out more about how you could help.

There are lots of different types of fostering from short breaks to long-term foster care. Carers are needed for babies and children from 0-18 years old.

We offer full initial and on-going training to our foster carers and local support groups so you are never on your own. If you have ever considered fostering contact the team today and we will help you find the right kind of fostering for you and your family.

Visit fosterforstaffordshire.co.uk or call 0800 169 2061.

Do 10,000 steps a day in May

This month is national walking month!

We are encouraging residents to try to walk as much as possible in May and ditch the car for short journeys. This could be walking to school or work, walking to the local shops or just getting out and about and try to get your 10,000 steps in a day.

Walking instead of driving where you can, not only is healthier but also helps to cut down on harmful air pollution.

And in other news...

Staffordshire ready to welcome refugees from Ukraine

Councils in Staffordshire are busy putting everything in place to welcome refugees from Ukraine.

Around 183 sponsors have been matched with an evacuee from Ukraine so far, offering accommodation for an estimated 478 refugees.

Find out more

Less than one month to go till the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Families across Staffordshire are being invited to join in celebrations for the Jubilee.

There are so many different ways to celebrate!

Find out what will be happening near you on the official events page.

Public Involvement wanted for rural development plan

People, businesses, groups and organisations are all urged to help finalise how to get more from Staffordshire’s rural economy in the next decade.

Have your say on the rural strategy.

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