MyWestminster - Coronavirus Update 02 September 2020

Wed Sep 2 18:02:22 BST 2020

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** Wednesday 2 September 2020
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DON'T FORGET YOUR FACE COVERINGS: Please remember to cover your mouth and nose when you're in places where it’s hard to stay away from other people you do not normally meet:
* When wearing a face covering, do not touch the front of the face covering, or the part that has been in contact with your mouth and nose.
* Once removed, store reusable face coverings in a plastic bag until you can wash them. Wash your face covering regularly and follow the washing instructions for the fabric. You can use your normal detergent and wash and dry it with other laundry.
* If the face covering is single use, dispose of it in your waste bin.
* Make sure you clean any surfaces the face covering has touched using your normal household cleaning products.

For more information, click here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .
Government updates
KICKSTART SCHEME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Today the government launched its Kickstart scheme that will create new jobs for young people. The 6 month placements will be open to those aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment. The first set of placements will be available from November.
If you are an employer and are interested in taking part, the scheme is fully subsidised. To find out more, click here (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kickstart-scheme-opens-for-employer-applications?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .
Council updates

Councillor Timothy Barnes visiting St Peter's Church of England Primary School

STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL: Schools in Westminster are welcoming all pupils back from today, following the summer break and national lockdown.

Cllr Timothy Barnes, Westminster City Council Cabinet Member for Children's Services, visited St Peter's Church of England Primary School today and spoke to headteacher Sam Adcock to see how the children were settling in and to view COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Cllr Barnes said: "Sam, the headteacher, and her team, have worked incredibly hard to get the school ready physically - making changes to timetables and staff rotas to ensure things are as safe as they can be.

We want children back in the classroom as soon as possible for their education, physical health and mental wellbeing."

Headteacher of St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Sam Adcock, said: "We had a great day today and we've had great attendance. Everyone has settled in well and there's lots of fun and laughter throughout the school."
To find out more about the measures schools are putting in place, please visit http://www.westminster.gov.uk/back-to-school?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651 or contact your child's school directly.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR WESTMINSTER RESIDENTS: Westminster Housing have been working with residents who may have been struggling financially during coronavirus by providing additional support and making referrals to employment services. Since 29 June the Housing team have made 1,062 calls and 393 referrals to external agencies. The team have received some positive feedback from one of our residents:

“Shah has helped me to create a CV which I have never done in my life and has been very supportive towards my family…[by] helping my mum and my brother get the best jobs in this difficult time. I can’t thank this man enough for his wise words and full support.”

If you are looking for employment or financial support, contact the housing team here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/yourhousing/contact-us?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .

Alternativley, the Westminster employment service also offers residents access to training, jobs and career progression. For more information, click here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/employment?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .
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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER: A number of restaurants and cafés across Westminster have chosen to extend the popular ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ Scheme throughout September. MySoho Place is one of restaurants that have extended the offer in welcoming customers back to shop and eat locally in Westminster and to enjoy the new alfresco style dining.

Dini the Manager at MySoho Place said:

“Our new outdoor tables and chairs have been great for business and have allowed us to reopen after lockdown and to welcome customers back this summer. The council’s al fresco dining scheme has not only created a really nice atmosphere in Soho and brought back the buzz to the area, it has also supported independent businesses such as ourselves to survive throughout these difficult times.”
If your business is planning to extend ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ then we would love to know. We're collating a list of restaurants which are going to be part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme until September. If you are extending your participation to the scheme, please fill your details here (https://airtable.com/shrsiExBEOvGMEW5C?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) and we will publish it on our website and marketing channels.
CYCLING IN THE WEST END: As the West End begins to reopen, cycling can be a great transport choice for those returning to the workplace. If you work at a business or office within cycling distance, Heart of London Business Alliance has produced a short guide on cycling tips and support. They are also providing free Dr Bike maintenance sessions throughout September, in partnership with New West End Company.

For further information and details about the Dr Bike sessions, visit: https://heartoflondonbid.london/cycling-to-work/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651
TASTE OF WESTMINSTER LIVE COOKALONG: The free e-book, A Taste of Westminster, is a having a live cook-along on Instagram on Wednesday 9 September at 6.30pm. The cookbook is a collection of recipes from residents. In the live cook-along, you will learn how to cook Mojahed’s lamb and okra curry. All you need to do is click on this link to watch the live event (https://www.instagram.com/citywestminster/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .

To find out which ingredients you will need and to read the full cookbook, click here (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/a-taste-of-westminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) .
Public Health updates
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STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS: Stay at home and book a test if you have any of the following:
* a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
* a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
* a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia) – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

TEST AND TRACE HUB: The Council has a dedicated Test and Trace hub (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/test-and-trace?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=f6cf97b1ac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-f6cf97b1ac-40059651) with advice on COVID-19 and links to central Government and NHS health advice. This includes information available in Arabic, Bengali, Kurdish Sorani, Portuguese, Somali and Tigrinya.
MOBILE TESTING UNIT: A mobile coronavirus testing unit will be available on North Carriage Drive in Hyde Park tomorrow (Thursday 3 September 2020), from 10:30AM to 3:30PM. Tests are available for people over 5 years old with symptoms of coronavirus.
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