Record numbers offered flu vaccine
Devon residents are encouraged to get their flu vaccine, with the free flu vaccination programme being expanded to 30 million people nationwide this year.
New package to support and enforce self-isolation
People on low incomes, who must self-isolate if they have symptoms or they are told to do so, and who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result, can receive £500.
Safest 2020 – virtual safeguarding festival
A fantastic virtual safeguarding festival is taking place from 19th to 23rd October, with a number of fantastic keynote speeches and workshops on offer.
Childcare exempt from localised restrictions
Families who share caring responsibilities with another household are allowed to continue if the care support is consistent.
Download the new NHS COVID-19 app
The new NHS COVID-19 app is now available to download. It’s free, and it’s got some clever features that will help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The rule of six
New rules came into force on Monday, 14 September which mean that people will not be able to meet socially with others from other households in groups of more than six people.
Update from Jo Olsson on Head of Children’s Social Care
An update from Jo Olsson, Devon County Council’s Chief Officer for Children’s Services and Chair of the Devon SCP Executive Group
New mental health campaign launched
A new mental health campaign created in partnership with leading children and young people’s mental health charities has launched this week.
Grants for individuals and families
District Councils in Devon are providing small emergency grants to people in financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).