Advice

The Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities from the Government has been updated again. Here is the amended ‘Planning for the wider opening of multi-purpose community facilities’ document: Planning for the wider opening of multi-purpose community facilities 14 09 2020 which reflects the updated Test and Trace section. This includes:  In order … Continue reading Oxfordshire County Council – guidelines for opening of multi-purpose community facilities

It may be August but COVID-19 has not gone on holiday warns public health chief after Oxford rise People in Oxford are being warned that while they may be spending August relaxing and taking a break, COVID-19 is as active as ever and beginning to show the very early signs of spreading more quickly. Statistics … Continue reading Oxfordshire CCG – COVID-19 update for Oxford

Over the most recent week up to 24 July, the number of new cases in Oxford has risen approximately threefold to 31. The majority of these new cases has been in East Oxford. Oxfordshire’s Director of Public Health Ansaf Azhar explains: “Local increases are to be expected as we ease out of lockdown, particularly in … Continue reading NHS Oxfordshire CCG – information on coronavirus rise in the City

Building Materials have published “The Essentials of Safe Independent Living (Elderly Guide)” – https://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/nuts-and-bolts/resources/insulation-guide-for-the-elderly#isolation It’s for the elderly who are living alone or are isolated right now, with useful tips and advice on well-being, safety, and dealing with loneliness.

This guidance sets out a framework to aid good decision making and ensure responsible fundraising. It is intended to supplement existing government guidance and highlights the key issues and areas that fundraising organisations need to consider as they plan their return to fundraising. It is the responsibility of individual organisations to apply this guidance in … Continue reading Fundraising Regulator: COVID 19 – Public Fundraising Guidance

Oxfordshire CCG has published on their website: a guide to local and national bereavement services Some of these bereavement services are working in different ways but are still there to listen and support anyone who may have lost someone close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please  share on your websites, intranets and with anyone you feel … Continue reading Oxfordshire CCG – Guide to bereavement support during COVID-19

Information from Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).  It has useful advice on return to work planning, and other resources: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/emp-law/employees/workplace-guide-returning-after-coronavirus  

We have provided an updated version for May of our Cyber Protect COVID-19 specific “Newsletter” that is for Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and the Charity sector but some of the information is just as applicable for individuals and the wider Public sector. Covering topics, such as: Practical guidance for individuals and organisations on how … Continue reading TVP: Cyber Protect COVID-19 specific newsletter

The National Careers Service together with OxLEP have developed a Redeployment offer for local businesses please see the link for more information   https://www.adviza.org.uk/services/national-careers-service/regional-redeployment-service/  . The National Careers Service has adapted its practices to be able to still provide support to people who have been made redundant or are in furlough. Full details: National Careers Service … Continue reading National Careers Service – Redeployment offer for local businesses and support for unemployed

The Oxford Tenants Union, is a group of concerned citizens who are building a movement of renters in Oxford to provide mutual aid, solidarity and support to make renting secure and affordable for all. We are concerned about how Covid-19 is affecting those in vulnerable housing situations and living in the private rental sector. We … Continue reading Oxford Tenants Union – supporting those renting housing especially during COVID-19