MP says science shows masks help slow virus spread Later today the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, will announce that the wearing of facemasks in shops and supermarkets will become mandatory from 24th July. This is in response to better scientific knowledge of the coronavirus, which suggests there is...
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MP figures do not include NHS volunteers John Baron MP welcomed recent figures which showed that, compared to last year, there were 12,131 more nurses and 6,629 more doctors in the NHS at the end of March 2020. This is also an increase since 2010 of over 22,000 more nurses, midwives and health visitors,...
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MP says all who live and work at care homes can be tested The Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, has confirmed that every care home for the elderly or those with dementia has been offered tests for the coronavirus. Test kits have been offered to every care home in...
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MP highlights testing for all care staff and residents The Government is providing an additional £600 million to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in care homes, with Essex’s allocation of these funds standing at over £16 million. This forms part of a wider support package, including access to PPE and training, for the...
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MP encourages employers to read and follow guidance As part of the next phase of responding to the coronavirus outbreak, the Government is encouraging people who can not work at home to return to their workplace, as long as it is safe to do so. To help employers adapt their premises and practices to...
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MP says this will help cut costs for care homes and businesses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals will be free from VAT up to 31st July 2020. This VAT cut should save care homes and businesses more than £100 million. John said, “I welcome this sensible move...
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MP says scheme provides financial security should the worst happen The Government has announced a new life assurance scheme for frontline health and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Families of eligible workers who die from coronavirus during the course of their essential frontline work will receive a payment of £60,000. John said, “NHS...
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MP: Use website to get in touch The Government is exploring all avenues to ramp up supplies and production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ventilators and other essentials to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. In particular, the Government is looking to harness British businesses to help source, supply and manufacture essential items. So far...
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MP calls on Essex companies to answer urgent PPE call Essex companies have been generously donating unopened and unwanted stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Essex County Council, which is being used to support those who work in adult and child social care across Essex. However, the Council has urgent need for all...
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MP thanks Essex Highways Essex County Council has issued guidance to help with family mental health during the coronavirus outbreak (please see ‘notes to editors’ below). Meanwhile, Essex Highways has thanked local motorists for greatly reducing traffic on our roads, whilst road and pavement repairs continue. John said “The coronavirus outbreak presents a range...
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