After the success of their 'Behind Closed Doors' COVID-19 report in the autumn of 2020, Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now revisiting some of the common themes to look at how Bedford Borough residents and patients are finding access to services now, six months on.
Home based and mobile businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to apply for an initial £500 grant. Eligible businesses can now apply for the grant online via Bedford Borough Council's website at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-advice/business-support-grants/
With the start of the Easter holidays and the next step in the Government's Coronavirus roadmap allowing outdoor gathering of either six people or two households, the Council is reminding local residents to enjoy their parks responsibly.
In the week that we saw the anniversary of the first Lockdown and had a National Day of Reflection, I would like the remind everyone to continue to follow the guidance.
Don't forget the clocks go forward at 1am tomorrow (Sunday 28th) morning to 2am.
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published. The snapshot now includes vaccination data, with this week's figures showing that 45.1% of the 16+ population had received at least one dose by 14th March.