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Shropshire Council Covid-19 Small Grants Programme:

8th April 2020

Shropshire Council has now launched a small grants programme aimed at helping local communities respond to or cope with the current Covid-19 crisis. In total £75,000 is available to be distributed. Grants of up to £500 are being made available and may be used for either:

supporting a local community response to Covid-19, OR
sustaining a local asset, e.g. village hall, which has been adversely affected by loss of income as a result of the coronavirus crisis

Applications may be made by the following types of organisation:

A not-for-profit voluntary or community organisation
A registered charity
A not for profit company or community interest company or other social enterprise
A parish or town council

The funding is being made available in up to 3 waves. The first funding window opens on 2^nd April and closes on Friday 17^th April 2020. Any applications received after the first wave closes will be held over to the next one which will follow shortly afterwards – further updates will be provided as this progresses.

Full guidance and application forms are available on a dedicated web page https://shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/grant-funding-opportunities-and-resources-for-local-communities/covid-19-small-grants-programme/ . Applicants are encouraged to speak to their local elected member and may also seek help and advice from their local Community Reassurance Team who can be contacted at communityreassurance@shropshire.gov.uk .

Covid-19 - Small Business Grant funding schemes - Guidance

7th April 2020

Small Business Grant Fund & Retal, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund

1. In response to the Coronavirus, Covid-19, the Government announced there would besupport for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
2. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.
3. The schemes will be delivered by Local Authorities – if you are eligible, your Local Authority will be in touch with you to arrange payment.
4. Businesses seeking information should refer to the Government’s business support website: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/

Shropshire Council has produced a guidance document for small businesses setting out who is eligible for grants.

The document may be downloaded by clicking the link below.

Covid-19 Drive through assessment centre

2nd April 2020

Drive-through Coronavirus Assessment Centre set up at Shrewsbury Town Football Club

A drive-through assessment centre is being set up at Shrewsbury Town Football Club for patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.

The assessment centre is strictly appointment-only for patients who have been directed there by their GP practice.

Patients who think they are showing symptoms of coronavirus should contact NHS 111 online in the first instance.

Closure of Parish Facilities 24 March 2020

24th March 2020

Dear Resident,

In line with government advice all sports and play facilities provided by the Parish Council are closed until further notice.

No access is permitted to the tennis court or astro turf, the outdoor gym, bmx track, skate park or children's play park at Longmeadow. Football nets may not be used and the playing fields, may be used only for exercise either alone or with members of your own household. Anybody holding a key who wishes to return it and claim their deposit should contact the Clerk. Refunds will be arranged by BACS transfer to avoid the need for personal contact.

The community woodlands and other open spaces are open for exercise in line with government advice but please respect the space and needs of others and avoid spending extended periods of time in them.

Keep safe and stay home where possible.

Thank you for your cooperation at this difficult time.

Beeches Medical Practice - Coronavirus Update

24th March 2020

The Beeches Medical Practice

Dear Patients,

As you are all aware the current COVID-19 poses one of the greatest challenges that society has faced in recent times, we will all have to make changes to our daily lives over the coming weeks, to ensure that we work together to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

Our priority is to provide the safest care possible for all of our patients and also our staff. We have therefore been forced to make a number of changes to the service we provide. With immediate effect we are asking all patients, well or unwell, NOT to attend either Bayston Hill or Dorrington Surgery unless they have a pre-booked appointment that has been arranged via the telephone. All patients MUST telephone reception first; you will be offered either a telephone triage appointment or given appropriate advice and guidance. You will no longer be able to access the buildings. During this current period of emergency measures many of our procedures put in place will be subject to short notice changes in line with Public Health England.

We would like to remind patients that there is absolutely no need to order your prescriptions earlier than usual, or to order more than you need and stockpile. Patients should continue to order their prescriptions as normal, when they are due.

We understand that many of our patients are anxious and need reassurance in these difficult times, we are here to help. We kindly ask for your patience, we are both overwhelmed with demand and will also suffer staff shortages as our employees self-isolate.

We would like to thank you for your continued support

The Beeches Medical Practice

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