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Coronavirus update
City of Wolverhampton Council, the NHS in Wolverhampton and Public Health England (PHE) are continuing to do everything possible to stop the virus spreading and ensure people in the city are protected.
The most up to date advice on how to avoid catching or spreading the virus and what to do if you have symptoms can be found on the NHS website. For further online information, please visit the council’s coronavirus advice and information pages
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Message from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield
Follow measures, stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives
Residents and businesses in Wolverhampton have been thanked for adhering to the Government's lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus.
The measures include people staying at home except for very limited purposes, the closure of non essential shops and community spaces and preventing gatherings of more than 2 people in public, except for members of the same household.
These measures should be followed by everyone. Separate advice is available for people or households who are isolating, and for the most vulnerable who need to be shielded. Read more...
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Emergency food parcels get through to the vulnerable
As you may have seen in the news, City of Wolverhampton Council has converted a leisure centre into a giant food distribution hub to be able to feed our most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. WV Active Aldersley was converted into a facility to store and sort food for a maximum capacity of 33,000 people classed as being at high risk from the virus. Hundreds of council staff have been redeployed away from their normal duties to work at the hub. The council is writing out to anyone who might be entitled to a food parcel - they are only available for people at high risk and who are stranded at home with nobody else to support them such as family, friends or neighbours.
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City of Wolverhampton Council launches new financial benefits helpline
The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new helpline ‘benefits and Covid-19’ for people living in Wolverhampton who are worried about their Social Security benefit rights and entitlements following the Covid-19 outbreak.
What benefits can you claim: The helpline offers free and confidential advice and information across a whole range of Social Security Benefits including advice on what benefits you may apply for including Statutory Sick Pay, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. Read more
The helpline which is run by Council’s Welfare Rights Service can be accessed by email wrs.covid19@wolverhampton.gov.uk or by calling 07966 292321.
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Help to maintain good mental health in coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting on everyone’s daily lives – and when lots of things change at once it’s easy for people to feel overwhelmed.
Public Health England has published new advice on taking care of our mental wellbeing to help keep us feeling good and functioning well.
The advice, available covers everything from staying in touch with loved ones, helping and supporting others, talking about worries and managing difficult feelings to looking after your physical wellbeing, keeping your mind active, getting a good night's sleep, developing a new daily routine and setting goals to create sense of control and purpose. Continued
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Do your bit to help reduce pressure on local pharmacies
Residents are being asked to help reduce pressure on local pharmacies over the coming weeks.
The coronavirus pandemic is placing a big demand on community pharmacy teams across the city, with local pharmacies working incredibly hard to safely supply the vital medications people need while making sure they support social distancing measures to help prevent the spread of the disease.
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How to help yourself and others at this time
The council has launched a new Stay Safe, Be Kind social campaign offering clear and simple advice about how people can help themselves, and how they can support others who may be particularly vulnerable at this time. For more information, please visit Stay Safe, Be Kind.
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More coronavirus advice from Flu Fighters nurse for children
The Flu Fighters nurse has returned to share more top tips with children to help them play their part in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
Here's her second piece of advice about the importance of staying home and how children can keep in touch with their friends while doing so. Please share the nurse's advice with your children.
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Free online resources available from Wolverhampton Arts and Culture
During this time of self-isolation, social distancing and home schooling the council’s Wolverhampton Arts and Culture team have made available a range of ideas for creative activities and ways to stay connected with arts and culture.
By visiting the website you can access the free resources and take a virtual tour of the Art Gallery, locating your favourite pieces and even sharing them online using #wolverhamptonartcollection.
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Need to contact your local Councillor?
During the coronavirus outbreak, your local Wolverhampton councillors are still here to help you. While they are no longer having physical ward surgeries, you can still contact them by phone, email or text.
You can find out who your local councillors are and how to contact them here.
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