Public Health Wales on Testing for Coronavirus announced by Vaughan Gething Testing Update Following the announcement from the Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, yesterday, any person over the age of five showing symptoms can now request a home testing kit. Please note the test is not suitable for children under five years old. In Wales, we are…
First Minister Mark Drakeford focuses on mental health and wellbeing in coronavirus update More mental health support for young people will be available during the coronavirus pandemic, the First Minister has said. Mark Drakeford said the government must “be careful” steps being taken to protect people from the virus do not cause more “unintentional harm…
Celebrating Eid Al-fitr In Lockdown Guidance Eid Al-Fitr, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, is due to be marked by Muslims across the world on the 24th of May, subject to the sighting of the new moon. With the UK having been in lockdown since 23rd March and the holy month of Ramadan having…
Coronavirus (Covid-19): ‘Traffic light’ system to lead Wales out of LOCKDOWN After nearly eight weeks of lockdown, the Welsh Government sets out its proposals for the next steps; Red, Amber, Green traffic light system to be used to ease lockdown restrictions; Exiting lockdown restrictions will be guided by the science. A traffic light roadmap setting…
Wales extends coronavirus lockdown The coronavirus lockdown in Wales will be extended for a further 3 weeks, with minor adjustments proposed but maximum caution maintained to ensure the virus does not spread, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. To tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Welsh Government introduced regulations in March, which impose strict restrictions…
Victim Support during COVID-19 If you are suffering or have suffered from any form of physical or digital Hate Crime including abuse from neighbours, family members or partners during these difficult times, contact Victim Support for help. Victim Support can provide free and confidential support to help people cope with the impact of Hate…
Written Statement: from Vaughan Gethin on COVID-19 and BAME Communities There is growing evidence COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Many of the health or social care workers who have sadly died from COVID-19 were from BAME backgrounds. The evidence continues to evolve but,…
COVID-19: Welsh Government’s £500m Economic Resilience Fund applications process opens Applications can now be made for support from the second phase of the Welsh Government’s £500m Economic Resilience Fund. conomy, Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates released detailed information last week about this tranche of the fund, worth £200m, including eligibility criteria for businesses…
South Wales Police COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stay at home advice leaflet in different languages stay home protect nhs save lives Facebook Banner To view this content, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.To do so, please follow these instructions. Name Size Modified Date of creation Ascending Descending Thumbnails view List view No options……
All in it together? The impact of Coronavirus on BAME people in Wales. Rocio Cifuentes, Chief Executive of EYST Wales, reflects on the implications of the Coronavirus for BAME people in Wales It has become customary in recent weeks to sign off emails with ‘I hope you are safe and well in these strange times’.…
