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December 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink
December 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink
Welcome to the December edition of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service e-Newsletter.
Fire and rescue service effective, efficient and inclusive according to inspectors
England’s independent fire and rescue service watchdog has praised Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s work to keep communities safe from fire and to create a fair and inclusive workplace.In its latest round of inspections Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) rated the Service as ‘good’ across all three of its inspection criteria. This means it is ‘performing as expected’ in the way it prevents and responds to emergencies, spends its money and it looks after its people.
The findings represent an improvement on the last routine inspection in 2018, which suggested the Service needed to do more to promote a positive workplace culture and ensure the wellbeing of staff.
Find out more - Fire and rescue service effective, efficient and inclusive according to inspectors
2022/2023 Draft Annual Action Plan Consultation
Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on its draft annual action plan for 2022-2023.The Plan was developed to review progress against its key objectives that are set out in the Authority’s 2020-2024 Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) and to outline any emerging risks and new proposals to address these risks.
Read the draft annual action plan and have your say
Cheshire Fire wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas
We’re all dreaming of a happy Christmas this year, just like the ones we used to know before covid.As well as hoping everyone is able to spend the festive season with family and friends we at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service want to share safety advice to help keep everyone as safe and protected from the danger of fire and other incidents as possible.
Find out more - Cheshire Fire wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas
Do You Know Where To Report Scam Messages?
Do You Know Where To Report Scam Messages?
Fake emails and text messages are a common tactic used by cyber criminals, their goal is often to convince you to click a link. Once clicked, you may be sent to a dodgy website which could download viruses onto your computer, or steal your passwords and personal information.
In order to try and convince you that their messages are legitimate, criminals will pretend to be someone you trust, or from some organisation you trust. This could be your Internet Service Provider (ISP), local council, even a friend in need. And they may contact you by phone call, email or text message.
Reporting suspicious emails:
If you have received an email which you’re not quite sure about, you can report it by forwarding the email to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service at: report@phishing.gov.uk
As of 31st October 2021, the number of suspicious email reports stands at more than 8,100,000, with the removal of more than 67,000 scams and 124,000 URLs.
Thank you for your continued support.
*In a small number of cases, an email may not reach our service due to it already being widely recognised by spam detection services. The vast majority of reports do reach our system so please keep reporting any suspicious emails you receive.
Reporting suspicious text messages:
You can report suspicious text messages to your mobile network provider, for free, by forwarding the text to 7726.
If you forward a text, your provider can investigate the origin of the text and take action, if found to be malicious. If 7726 doesn’t work, you can find out how to report a text message by contacting your provider.
(On many Android devices and iPhones, pressing and holding on the message bubble should present the option to forward the message)
For more of the government’s latest advice on how to stay secure online, visit the Cyber Aware website: ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware
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SWANSWAY SANTA PATROL 2021 IS A SPECTACULAR SUCCESS
Family owned business thanks 19 partner charites for their incredible work distributing donated toys and gifts to underpriviledged children across the North West in time for Christmas.
Family owned Swansway Group, with new and used car and van dealerships located across the North West and Midlands, gives sincere thanks to 19 partner charities from across the North West, for delivering Swansway Group’s donations of gifts and toys to children, young people and families that need them the most this Christmas.
Operating as the “Swansway Santa Patrol”, gifts on behalf of the 23 dealerships and accident repair centre, from Birmingham in the Midlands to Carlisle in the North, representing Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, SEAT, CUPRA, Peugeot, Honda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, plus 6 Motor Match non-franchise locations were sent to 19 different partner charities for them to distribute in time for Christmas.
Each of these charities has undertaken amazing work to make sure that the gifts have been delivered in good time, to reduce anxiety for parents and carers, and to make sure that the magic of Christmas is present for so many underprivileged children during this difficult year.
Director David Smyth said,
“We are very grateful to all our partner charities for helping us make this contribution to families in need in the areas where we do business. During the Swansway Santa Patrol we rely on our charity partners to help us realise our ambition of giving gifts and toys to those children who may not have anything to open on Christmas Day. These organisations have had a lot of challenges to overcome these last 18 months, and we are so grateful to them for all their efforts to improve the lives of those in our communities.
We have been delighted to be able to run the Swansway Santa Patrol once again in 2021 and we would also like to thank all our customers for their enduring support over the years which has made this possible.”
Visit our car blog for detail of all the participants in the 2021 #SwanswaySantaPatrol.
Festive Greetings
Festive Greetings
Festive greetings!
As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on the year gone by. Communities across England and Wales have once again faced significant challenges and losses, and we want to thank every single person who has stepped up and supported their neighbours, loved ones, and colleagues throughout the year. Every small act makes a difference, especially in difficult times.
Acknowledging the amazing neighbourly spirit that has helped us weather the last 2 years, in September we launched the NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR 2021 AWARDS with Co-op Insurance, including three categories of NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR, YOUNG NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR and COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR. We were blown away by the number of people who have gone out of their way to do all they can to care for others over the past year. In case you missed it on BBC One’s Morning Live on Monday morning, we are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS in partnership with Co-op Insurance. Please open the attached PDF to see the winners and hear their stories.
We are thrilled to be celebrating Neighbourhood Watch’s 40th Anniversary next year – and we want you to join us! In celebration of our rich past, present and future, we have a range of events planned throughout the year that we would love you to get involved with. We will update on these in January, but for now make sure you mark in your diary - Neighbourhood Watch Week 2022, with the theme of 40 YEARS - 40 ACTIONS between Monday 30th May – Sunday 5th June 2022.
It is thanks to our amazing volunteers throughout England and Wales that since the first scheme was set up in Mollington, Cheshire in 1982, we have continued to support communities and adapt to the ever-changing nature of crime. And we look forward to supporting communities for the next 40 years!
With many people facing isolation and loneliness again this season, we ask you to consider not who is my neighbour, but how is my neighbour, and support them how you can (always prioritising your own safety of course).
All the Central Support Team and I would like to wish you a safe and festive season and a Happy New Year!
Best wishes,
Thank you and see you in 2022!
Are You Leaving The Door Open For Hackers?
Are You Leaving The Door Open For Hackers?
Why are software updates important?
Software updates are an important part of staying secure online. But why? You’ll often hear about the new features or performance improvements in a software update, but what isn’t talked about as often are the bug fixes and security improvements. Out-of-date software and apps contain weaknesses. This makes them easier to hack. Companies fix the weaknesses by releasing updates. When you update your devices and software, this helps to keep hackers out.
Why would cyber criminals target me?
Your device contains a lot of personal data that is highly valuable if it fell into the hands of a fraudster. The likelihood is your device will contain your full name, date of birth, address, bank details, passwords, as well as many other forms of personal data such as private photos or videos.
Improve your online security by using automatic software updates
We understand it can sometimes be annoying to remember to update your devices every time a new update is released, that’s why we encourage you to enable automatic updates wherever it’s available. That means you don’t have to manually install updates every time they’re released.
We’ve provided some useful links below where you can find step by step instructions on how to enable automatic updates for your devices and apps.
- Apple - Mac (opens in a new tab)
- Apple - iPhone and iPad (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft Windows 10 (opens your MS settings)
- Windows 7 is no longer supported. You should upgrade to Windows 10
- Android smartphones and tablets (opens in a new tab)
- Android apps (opens in a new tab)
For more of the government’s latest advice on how to stay secure online, visit the Cyber Aware website: www.cyberaware.gov.uk
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Counter Terrorism Policing and Community Vigilance Action Counter Terrorism Webinar
Counter Terrorism Policing and Community Vigilance Action Counter Terrorism Webinar
Hi Jan
We are delighted to invite you to attend a webinar this Thursday 9th December, 5-6pm on Counter-Terrorism Policing and Community Vigilance: Action Counters Terrorism.
The webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams with expert presenters from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and Counter-Terrorism Policing Communications.
Counter-Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.
The webinar will outline our Counter Terrorism Policing efforts from a national and local perspective and the current terrorist threat.
In addition to explaining how their staff and officers keep you safe, they will address how you can protect yourself and others by utilising their free resources and remaining vigilant. There will an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Visit ourwatch.org.uk/webinars to book your place now!
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team
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Cheshire Residents Warned To Be Vigilant Following Reports of Courier Fraud Scams Across The County
Detectives are warning the public after a spate of courier fraud scams have left Cheshire victims without thousands of pounds.
Since November there have been four incidents, one in Wilmslow, one in Crewe, one in Handforth and another in Warrington, reported to Cheshire Constabulary.
Courier frauds are mainly committed by organised crime groups (OCGs) and a member of the OCG, known as the ‘victim communicator’, makes a phone call to vulnerable potential victims, persuading them that they are a police officer or work at a bank.
They then manage to get the victim to cooperate with an ‘operation’ designed to gather evidence or identify offenders responsible for a fictional offence.
The victims are asked to withdraw money from their bank, purchase an expensive item and/or provide their bank details or card to assist with the operation.
Money, items or documents are then handed over to the ‘courier’, who attends the victim’s address or meets them nearby, on the promise that the money or item will be returned or compensation will be provided.
Sadly, no compensation is provided and the money will not be returned. Leaving victims, in some cases, out of pocket of thousands of pounds.
Detective Sergeant Chris Jacques from Cheshire Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit said: “In the last couple of months we have had reports of people being a victim of this type of crime.
“We therefore want to warn others to prevent them from also becoming a victim and to also encourage people to tell elderly relatives and neighbours about it so they are aware of the signs.
“These scammers will stop at nothing to make a criminal gain and can be extremely convincing and very persistent.
“By using these methods they can often blindside their victims into believing them, before taking hard-earned money.
“It is important for the public to remember that police officers, banks and other services will never ask you to withdraw money or provide card details over the phone.
“Telephone numbers can be easily spoofed and you should never trust a number displayed on your telephone.
“Another concerning trend is that scammers have been asking victims to call back on 999, 101 or 162 to verify that they are genuine.
“This is part of the scam and they keep the line open so that the victim continues speak with the scammers believing that they are genuine officials.
“Anyone who is receiving calls asking for money to be withdrawn and handed over to a courier should call 101 or report it to Action Fraud.â€
Anyone who believes they have been contacted fraudulently or have been a victim of fraud should call either Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or contact Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting their website: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
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Council asks parents attending school Christmas events to be covid safe
With positive covid cases very high in Cheshire East, the council is asking parents and carers to maintain covid safe behaviours when attending Christmas events at nurseries, schools, or colleges.
While some settings have taken the difficult decision to cancel their Christmas performances based on their risk assessment, others across the borough are continuing with their planned nativity plays, concerts and festive themed pantomimes.
Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “Positive covid cases have been the highest in the 0-19 age group for quite some time now.
“I don’t wish to dampen the spirits of children, young people and our schools who will have spent a great deal of time planning and looking forward to their first Christmas performances since the pandemic began.
“But I want everyone to be covid safe with rising cases in Cheshire East and the potential risks of the Omicron variant. That means taking a lateral flow test before leaving home, sanitising hands on arrival and departure, and for all adults to wear a face covering during performances.
“If you do feel unwell before you plan to leave or display any Covid-19 symptoms, to stay at home and arrange to get a PCR test.
“Our schools will all have undertaken a risk assessment before deciding to proceed with their performances and will have the necessary Covid-19 safety measures in place.
“Small steps really can make a huge difference and it’s in our hands to look after each other by staying safe at any festive event attended.”
For more local information, advice, and support, visit the council’s Covid-19 webpages at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid19
Monday, 6 December 2021
SANDBACH RUGBY CLUB RELATIONSHIP REACHES TRY STATUS
Family owned business continues to invest in grass-roots rugby.
Crewe based Jaguar dealership, Swansway Jaguar Crewe and sister dealership Crewe Audi build on their longstanding commitments to invest in the area where they do business, with their fifth consecutive year of sponsoring local Midland Premier League team, Sandbach RUFC.
The Jaguar centre on Crewe Green Roundabout have renewed their 1st XV team main shirt sponsorship at the club, after a successful four year relationship which began back in 2017.
Crewe Audi, which is located at Gateway in Crewe, in close proximity to family-owned Swansway Group Head Office, have also renewed their main shirt sponsorship packages for the 2nd XV and 3rd XV Sandbach teams. And both dealerships now have agreements in place to continue to support Sandbach with its local grass-roots rugby ambitions, for the 2021/22 and 22/23 seasons.
Matt Hill, Head of Business at Swansway Jaguar Crewe, commented,
“It’s a great pleasure to be able to once again show our support for Sandbach RUFC, and for us to help them build on all the great work they do to encourage and inspire participation in sport in the local area.
“Sandbach has such a rich history in the local community, and has teams for all ages and all abilities – men, women, boys and girls are all welcomed. As a family-owned business, that’s something we really believe in.”
Director of Rugby, Andrew Bird commented
"To have Swansway Jaguar supporting our club really contributes to our clubs aims of providing the most professional experience for all players regardless of experience or team they play for. We value every player as Swansway value every customer and we are delighted to have their continued, generous support. We very much look forward to welcoming new members, supporters or rugby fans to Bradwall Road in coming weeks. Please check out our social media pages for a comprehensive up-to-date diary of events on and off the pitch.”
Crewe Brass at Christmas
Crewe Brass have a busy December ahead with several performances planned in Crewe, Shavington and Audlem.
They will perform Christmas classics including Merry Christmas Everyone, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, Troika, O Holy Night, Sleigh Ride, and A Christmas Festival Overture.
Christmas performances will take place on:
-Saturday 11th December (10am-3pm) - Christmas carols at ASDA, Crewe.
-Thursday 16th December (7:30-10pm, eyes down 8pm) - 'Christmas Bingo' at Shavington Social Club. Their performance will take place at 9pm. Proceeds will go to the Band (registered charity no 1125938).
-Sunday 19th December (10am-3pm) - Christmas carols at ASDA, Crewe.
-Wednesday 22nd December (from 7:30pm) - 'Christmas around the tree' in Audlem around the large Christmas tree on the village square.
Crewe Brass is a third section competing brass band in the North West area and are well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond. They have a history going back forty years. They were formed when the North Midland Co-operative Society sponsored one of the best youth bands in the country - South Cheshire Young Brass - and included players from the United Co-op Youth Band.
A representative from Crewe Brass said: “The past two years has really hit Crewe Brass hard; we love nothing more than performing for the people of Crewe & Nantwich, under normal circumstances we would have a Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Church (Nantwich) and one in our new home, the Exhibition Hall at Crewe Heritage Centre, but the unfortunate circumstances of the past 12 months has left us unable to perform in these venues. However, the band is undeterred, and will perform carols outside ASDA once again as we have every year since 1992. We hope that we can bring some festive cheer to shoppers during the Holiday Season.
“We are also holding our Christmas Bingo organised by the band’s “Mum” Joan Wearne in her home village, Shavington, on Thursday 16th December, it’s FREE too!! Just come along, bring your dibbers and your dabbers and its eyes down at 8.00pm with a 40-minute concert by the band at half time before another round of bingo. There are prizes galore and it’s always a brilliant night so come and support us.
“The final festive gathering is the fabulous “Carols around the Tree” in Audlem on Wednesday 22nd December where it’s always a seasonal night of Carols & Christmas Songs from 7.30pm onwards.
“Crewe Brass, your local band, Crewe’s “Town” Band, need your support and help, and every penny we raise will help the band to grow and develop in the coming months.”
To keep up to date on where the band are playing and all the latest news, visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/crewebrass or website http://www.crewebrass.com/ , or email: crewebrass@yahoo.co.uk
Full statement from Cheshire and Merseyside’s Directors of Public Health:
We want to start by saying that we are extremely thankful to everyone across Cheshire and Merseyside for their efforts so far. We are now 20 months into this pandemic and every day we are blown away by the resilience, kindness, and commitment we see from our local communities.
With each hour, we are learning more about the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 that has been described as a Variant of Concern (VOC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Early indications suggest that it is highly transmissible, and we may see an increase in cases, as well as an increase in hospitalisations. However, we must wait until we learn more over the coming weeks before we can be sure of the impact this will have. There is no evidence yet that it causes more serious disease.
We can absolutely understand that, especially in the run up to the festive season, this is incredibly unwelcome and frustrating news. We can understand those who want to see fewer restrictions and reminders of this pandemic, not more, and as Directors of Public Health, we are desperate to see a return to normal. However, it is our duty to respond to situations as they arise and provide you with the advice that will help keep you, your community, and your loved ones safe, as well as protect our local NHS.
There are many reasons to remain positive and hopeful; as time as gone on, we know more and more about this virus and have had time to prepare for situations like this, we also have the hugely successful COVID-19 vaccination programme, without which we would most likely be looking at much stronger restrictions and perhaps even a lockdown.
To avoid a situation where our infection rate gets out of control, causes harm to those who are vulnerable and overwhelms our local hospitals, your actions and behaviours will be vital. We must work together and continue to do what we’ve already been doing for quite a while.
We are reminding those living and working in Cheshire and Merseyside to:
- Join the 46 million people in the UK who are fully vaccinated – if you haven’t had the time, you now need to make time. It’s been shown to be both safe and effective and it is the best way to keep yourself from getting seriously ill
- Get a booster shot if you are over 18 and it’s been three months since your second jab – the effectiveness of any vaccine slightly drops over time, so it’s very important to get a ‘top-up’ to ensure you are as safe as possible
- Continue to wear face coverings – from Tuesday 30th November, it is a legal requirement to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport, but please consider wearing one in other crowded spaces with lots of people. A global study found that wearing face coverings was linked to a drop 53% drop in cases, so we know they work.
- Continue to practice good hand hygiene, in particular hand washing
- Make an effort to ventilate spaces – ensuring a constant flow of fresh air can make a big difference, you can open windows, doors and vents. We know it’s cold outside, but even opening for 10 minutes to let some fresh air can really help.
- Keep getting tested:
- If you develop COVID-19 symptoms (new continuous cough, high temperature, loss or change in taste or smell), self-isolate immediately and get a PCR test. You should self-isolate at home while you get a PCR test and wait for the results. You must self-isolate if you test positive. You must self-isolate from the day your symptoms started and the next 10 full days, or from the day your test was taken if you do not have symptoms and the next 10 full days. This is the law, regardless of whether you have been vaccinated.
- Take tests if you do not have symptoms to help manage your risk. Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms. This means they could be spreading the virus without knowing it. Testing regularly increases the chances of detecting COVID-19 when you are infectious but are not displaying symptoms, helping to make sure you do not spread COVID-19 by staying at home and self-isolating immediately. Rapid lateral flow testing continues to be available free of charge. You can get tests from pharmacies or online.
- Self-isolate if you are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace or local authority public health teams and minimise your contact with others if you know you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive. If you are self-isolating, there is support available to you during this period from national and local government.
- Get tested before meeting up with others and don’t go if your test is positive
We are also urging businesses and workplaces in Cheshire and Merseyside to support your workforce resilience by supporting staff to have regular testing and give time to allow them to take up their vaccination offer.
Thank you for your continued support and helping us keep local communities safe. Your efforts are recognised, and we are confident that together, we will see each other through what unfortunately is shaping up to be a difficult winter.
Stay safe,
Dr Matt Tyrer
Director of Public Health for Cheshire East
Ian Ashworth
Director of Public Health Cheshire West and Chester
Dr Ifeoma Onyia
Director of Public Health for Halton
Dr Sarah McNulty
Director of Public Health for Knowsley
Professor Matt Ashton
Director of Public Health for Liverpool
Margaret Jones
Director of Public Health for Sefton
Ruth Du Plessis
Director of Public Health for St Helens
Thara Raj
Director of Public Health for Warrington
Julie Webster
Director of Public Health for Wirral
More information/notes to editors:
Cheshire and Merseyside’s Directors of Public Health work together as the Champs Public Health Collaborative. To learn more about the Collaborative, please visit www.champspublichealth.com.
Anyone who gets a positive result from a rapid test can book a PCR test by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
Directors are also keen to stress how important it is for anyone with the Coronavirus symptoms of a new persistent cough, a high temperature or a loss of sense of taste or smell, to self-isolate immediately and book a PCR test by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Council leaders urge residents to ‘do the right thing’ with new Covid threat
Cheshire East Council leaders are asking residents to do the right thing and keep Covid safe with the threat of the new Omicron variant of concern.
Mask wearing in all shops and supermarkets is a requirement from 4.00am today (Tuesday 30 November) and these restrictions will initially remain in place for three weeks.
Councillor Sam Corcoran, leader of Cheshire East Council said: “We have a duty to keep our residents safe, to prevent transmission and work with health partners to save lives.
“Although only a small number of positive cases of Omicron have so far been reported, we are taking the threat of this new variant very seriously.
“With Christmas little more than three weeks away, I am asking all of our residents to do the right thing and to please follow the latest Covid safety guidance.
“Please remember the basics of ‘Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air’ – wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, wear a face covering in crowded indoor spaces and maintain social distancing. The spread of coughs, colds, flu, Covid-19 and winter vomiting are all restricted by these simple measures.
“Wearing a mask in supermarkets and on public transport is now compulsory and a legal requirement. Wearing a face covering in high risk crowded or indoor places, is not a big sacrifice to make and if we all follow the guidance, we will break the train of transmission and slow the spread of this new variant.”
Deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, Councillor Craig Browne, said: “What we are seeing and hearing about this new variant is extremely worrying.
“I would like to thank our residents who have been doing a great job in getting out to their local high streets and supporting our local economy, especially in the run-up to the all-important festive trading period.
“It’s in our hands to look after each other by continuing to stay safe and that means wearing a face covering every time you enter a shop or travel on a bus or train.”
Dr Matt Tyrer, director of public health at Cheshire East Council, said: “Getting vaccinated is the very best thing any of us can do to protect ourselves against Covid-19 and to boost our own natural defences against this new variant.
“Early indications suggest this variant may be more transmissible than the Delta variant and if for whatever reason you have not had your first, second or booster jab yet, then please get yourself booked in without delay.
“It’s also critical that anyone with Covid-19 symptoms, however slight, self-isolates and gets a PCR test immediately.”
Other measures being brought in include:
- In England, pupils in Year 7 and above are being "strongly advised" to wear face coverings in communal areas. The guidance also applies to staff and visitors at all schools and childcare settings
- All contacts of suspected Omicron cases will be required to self-isolate for 10 days, regardless of a person's vaccination status and will be contacted by NHS Test & Trace
- From 4.00am on Tuesday, anyone entering the UK will require a PCR test within 48 hours of arrival and will need to self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
- Booster jabs will be offered to everyone aged 18 and above and the gap between second doses and the booster is reducing from six to three months
- People with immunocompromised conditions will be offered a fourth jab
- Children aged 12 to 15 will be invited to get a second dose.
To book a confirmatory PCR test visit: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test and select 'My local council or health protection team has asked me to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms' or call 119.
All residents in the borough are still being asked to take no-symptoms Covid-19 tests, called Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) regularly and twice a week if possible.
For full information on where to get tested or pick up home testing kits visit: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/covid-testing
Cheshire East Council has a range of materials for businesses including a free Covid-19 toolkit along with a ‘Wear your mask’ poster retailers can print off and use at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_information/coronavirus/covid-19-business-toolkit.aspx
November 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink
November 2021 Enewsletter - Firelink
Welcome to the November edition of the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service e-Newsletter.
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Changing lives...saving lives, every day is different for a firefighterIf you’re passionate about changing lives in your community, and want to contribute to saving lives by reducing the risk of incidents, then being a firefighter is the role for you.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service does not just fight fires and rescue people. In fact, only around five per cent of a firefighter’s time is spent attending incidents. They are actively involved in their communities, carrying out prevention work to reduce the chance of fires happening in the first place, delivering road safety campaigns to reduce the number of road traffic collisions and working closely with young people through programmes such as The Prince’s Trust Team, Fire Cadets and Respect courses.
Our wholetime firefighter recruitment registration window is open until 12 midday Wednesday 8 December 2021.
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2022/2023 Draft Annual Action Plan Consultation
Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on its draft annual action plan for 2022-2023.The Plan was developed to review progress against its key objectives that are set out in the Authority’s 2020-2024 Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) and to outline any emerging risks and new proposals to address these risks.
Read the draft annual action plan and have your say
Lucky escape from house fire in Chester
A Chester woman has spoken out about her lucky escape from a house fire, believed to have been caused by an electrical device, to help warn others.The mum wants her story to help people understand the dangers of using electrical extension leads but also to highlight the importance of having smoke alarms fitted correctly.
Read more - Lucky escape from house fire in Chester
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