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Government measures to combat Omicron variant
29 November 2021: The government have introduced temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK that will come into force on Tuesday, 30 November 2021.
Face Coverings in Public
30 November 2021
Wearing face covering in public is most effective at reducing COVID-19 spread
COVID-19 rates are rising fast now in Surrey, with a 28% rise across the county compared to a 7% rise nationally, over the last 7 days. It’s now so important that we all do everything we can to control the spread of the virus and protect ourselves and others in the run up to Christmas
Wearing a face covering is a key measure to suppress COVID-19 transmission and save lives
Latest evidence shows that wearing a well fitted face covering over your mouth and nose, protects you and others by helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19
You should continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas where you are mixing with people you do not usually meet
Be aware that some people cannot wear a face covering for health reasons. For more information check: Guidance on face covering and exemptions www.gov.uk/coronarvirus
Visit NHS Surrey Heartlands for details of their COVID vaccination programme Vaccination Centres
High Sheriff, Dr Llewelyn's visit on Wednesday 3rd November
Stanwell Family Centre were delighted to welcome the High Sheriff, Dr Llewelyn for a packed programme, starting with a tour of the building where health visitors and community nursery nurses were meeting parents and children aged 27-months for their development checks.
The Family Centre’s manager, Janette Breese, guided the High Sheriff at the start of her visit, explaining that Surrey Care Trust runs the centre in partnership with Surrey County Council.
Dr Llewelyn said: “There is an excellent range of statutory services and those provided by the charitable sector all operating side-by-side, which is beneficial for the local community.
“Families can benefit from how the partners all work together through all sorts of activities, such as a social club for 5-12 year-olds with autism, counselling services, a sensory room, free legal advice clinics, speech and language therapy. There is also an outreach team currently supporting 20 families with complex needs.”
Dr Llewelyn presented well-earned certificates to parents who had completed adult learning courses.
In addition, Dr Llewelyn toured the community allotment run by the Stanwell Local Conversation project. The centre works closely with the initiative, which Monica Runke manages, and the Trust oversees.
Monica showed the High Sheriff where they grow produce and a section dedicated to families to relax after working in the allotment and watch the children in a safe play area. On the day of her visit, there was a lot of joyful muddy play, supervised by parents and carers enjoying a cup of tea.
Dr Llewelyn gave a High Sheriff award to the project for its outstanding contribution to the local community. The volunteers also gave her lovely fresh produce, including eggs from their hens, and a hand-painted stone saying, ‘Bee happy’.
Dr Llewelyn said: “it was a hugely enjoyable day and a great privilege to spend the morning with such inspirational people doing so much for their communities.”
The High Sheriff presenting a certificate to a parent who has recently completed an adult learning course at the Centre.
The High Sheriff with John Downing CEO of Surrey Care Trust and two parents who have recently completed an adult learning course at Stanwell Family Centre.
Stanwell Community Allotment
Members of our team visited the Stanwell Community Allotment and enjoyed seeing what The Local Conversation get up to down there. Clare is very passionate about the project and we loved hearing what they have been doing. We especially loved all the clever ideas they have for making sure the produce gets watered regularly especially on hot days like last week. Check out our photos showing the pond which has frogs and the pretty attractions like the flowers planted in the car. All in all a very welcoming space for local families to visit-don't forget you have to book a session though. Thank you Monica and Clare for the invite.
