Yesterday (12 July), the Prime Minister announced that Step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead from next Monday (19 July). At Step 4, the Government will remove the final restrictions on social contact and life events, and open the remaining closed businesses and venues. These changes include: Removing restrictions on how… read more
From SBC: To note, as the bus can only carry AstraZenica vaccine, it can only vaccinate those aged over 40 but will be doing first and second doses. We are now focusing on weekend dates to drive uptake. Anyone that presents at the bus who is under 40 will be supported to book their vaccine… read more
On Monday (21 June), there were a small number of changes made to the current restrictions around weddings, commemorative services, pilot events, care home visits and domestic residential visits for children. All other step 3 restrictions remain in place until 19 July, make sure you know what you can and cannot do. Everyone over the… read more
We have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports” Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment… read more
You probably know by now that around one in three people who have COVID-19 have no symptoms. That’s why getting tested regularly is the only way to help stop the virus spreading. You should do a rapid test twice a week (every 3 to 4 days) to check if you have the virus. If you… read more
Yesterday (15 June), the Prime Minister announced that there will be a four-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown. This means that Step 3 restrictions remain in place, as they have done since 17 May, and you should continue to follow the guidance on what you can and cannot do. It… read more
The Prime Minister is expected to announce next Monday (14 June) – based on the latest review of the evidence – whether or not further easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions (Step 4) can take place in England on 21 June. The Government’s decision will be based on four tests: The vaccine deployment programme continues successfully… read more
New evidence shows for the first time that two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India. That is clearly positive news given the evidence suggests that this variant passes on more easily from person to person than the B.117 variant, first discovered in Kent. As of… read more
This is exactly the time that across Swindon we need to be on our guard with the further easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions this week. As people mix and resume those activities now permitted by the rules, the risk of infection increases. Remember coronavirus restrictions still remain in place across the country, including for everyone… read more
As of today (23 April) the COVID-19 case rate in Swindon has increased to 30 per 100,000 compared to the England average of 24 per 100,000. Swindon’s first mobile vaccination clinic – a specially adapted bus – took to the road this week. This will be an invaluable tool that will allow us to target… read more
Anyone in England who is not displaying COVID-19 symptoms can now access free, regular, testing. One in three people who have COVID-19 do not display any symptoms and could be spreading the virus without knowing it. Regular testing will be an essential part of the easing of restrictions and will help to identify new cases… read more
Ahead of the lockdown relaxations coming into place next Monday, 12 April (non-essential retail/public buildings/personal care premises/outdoor hospitality/indoor leisure facilities being able to reopen), the Council is preparing the town centre for the increase in visitors and users to keep everyone safe. This includes: The cleaning team operating enhanced cleaning of street furniture (waste bins,… read more
From 00:01am on Monday, 29 March the current restrictions will be slightly eased as we reach the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Taking this next step will allow for a limited amount of mixing outdoors (including in private gardens) with either an additional household or in a group of up to… read more
The CCG is aware that many residents in Swindon who are currently eligible for a coronavirus vaccine have received an invitation to book an appointment at a large vaccination site in either Salisbury, Bath or Oxford. We know that, for some people, travelling is not an issue, but many will find it difficult. We’d be… read more
PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England.
This page on the SBC website has some useful links if you need financial support at the moment, including: Financial help if your income has been affected Test & Trace payment if you have to self-isolate Warm and Safe Wiltshire – help with energy bills Swindon Borough Council: sources of financial help
Please follow the link to the Swindon Borough council Covid-19 update. This includes updates from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health and recent Swindon Covid-19 statistics. SBC Covid-19 update: stick to the rules and stop the spread
I’ve been made aware of a scheme where shops provide their food that is shortly going out of date but fine to eat to local “Food Waste Heros” who can then distribute in their local community. We have a lady called Nicki who lives in Chiseldon who is one such hero and is happy for… read more
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 businesses in the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure. The Council is responsible for enforcing health and safety checks at a number of premises across Swindon including shops, hairdressers, beauty salons, warehouses, distribution sites and supermarkets. In order to… read more
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’ve seen a big increase in demand for our services since the coronavirus pandemic began. We’re… read more