Communities Coming Together , Newsletter
Issue 23
While the announcement this week about the lifting of Covid restrictions from 19 July shifts the emphasis towards taking personal responsibility for our welfare, we are still advising Knowsley residents to remain cautious due to the continued rise of COVID cases in the Borough. The COVID vaccination offers us the best protection against the virus so we would be grateful if you could share our messages about the many vaccination opportunities in the borough among your followers.
This newsletter also includes some useful information about a funding opportunity for community groups whose activities support men’s mental health. There’s a round-up of events over the Summer and an invitation to apply for free tree saplings as part of the ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’ tree planting initiative.
From your Communities Team
Kirkby: Jacqui Meadows, 07811 849121, Jacqui.Meadows@knowsley.gov.uk
Huyton: Pauline Coulton, 07919 211402, Pauline.coulton@knowsley.gov.uk;
PWCKV & Halewood: Jeff Sayers, 078100 53826, jeff.sayers@knowsley.gov.uk; John Mashford, 07766367878, john.mashford@knowsley.gov.uk
This week on Knowsley News online
The vaccine bus is visiting Knowsley – no appointment needed! - Knowsley News
Free transport to help you get vaccinated - Knowsley News
Step 4 of the roadmap to progress on 19 July but residents encouraged to be cautious - Knowsley News
Clinically extremely vulnerable people urged to take extra precautions - Knowsley News
Residents to benefit from Hardship Fund over the summer - Knowsley News
Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board Update: 8 July 2021 - Knowsley News
Knowsley, Say Hello to Summer - Knowsley News
£5,000 men’s mental health grants for community groups - Knowsley News
Invitation to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee - Knowsley News
Social media posts:
Vaccination clinic
Drop-in vaccination clinics will be taking place this weekend in Kirkby and Huyton, from 10am-5pm. There is also a transport offer for people who are struggling to make their way to a drop-in clinic or vaccination appointment.
📍Huyton One Stop Shop and Kirkby One Stop Shop 📅 Saturday 17, Sunday 18 July
⏰ 10am - 5pm More information https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/grab-a-jab-in-knowsley/
Get vaccinated
Throughout this week, lots of walk-in vaccination clinics are taking place – no appointment is needed. The vaccine offers you the best protection against the virus so if you’re 18 or over, just call in to one of the clinics. https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/walk-in-vaccination-sites-no-appointment-needed/
Need help getting to a vaccination clinic?
If you’re having problems getting to a vaccination clinic, we can help. Bus vouchers and taxi appointments are available until 31 August to help you to get a clinic and get vaccinated. https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/getting-vaccinated/
Vaccine bus visits Knowsley
The vaccine bus will be touring Knowsley over the coming weeks offering vaccines to over 18s. No appointment is needed – just walk on to the bus. https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/walk-in-vaccination-sites-no-appointment-needed/
Step 4 of the roadmap to recovery
The Prime Minister has confirmed that we will progress to Step 4 of the roadmap to recovery from 19 July, but we still need to remain cautious and take personal responsibility – get vaccinated, continue to wear face coverings in crowded places and self-isolate where required. The virus is still circulating in our communities. https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/step-4-of-roadmap-to-progress/
Guidance for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
Ahead of 19 July when all restrictions will be lifted, guidance has been issued for Extremely Clinically Vulnerable residents, encouraging them to consider extra precautions to protect themselves. This includes getting vaccinated, consider who they meet with, continue with online shopping and wearing face coverings in crowded places. https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/clinically-extremely-vulnerable-people-urged-to-take-extra-precautions/
Coronavirus cases in Knowsley by ward
https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/residents/coronavirus-cases
Other news
Street painting event comes to Huyton
Community groups are invited to take part in an exciting, pop up street painting event in Huyton Village 11am to 4pm on Thursday 29 July. The event aims to encourage local people to tell their stories in in the creative art of street painting in the lead up to Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture in 2022.
Participants will get the chance to take part in chalking the pavement and creating floor art designs with renowned pavement artists Urban Canvas. In addition, the public will be encouraged to post pictures and videos on the day on Instagram with the hashtag #FutureHuyton. We hope people will repost pictures from the event and tag the DigitalPlacemakers account (https://www.instagram.com/digitalplacemakers/ to increase the online visibility and the town itself. Any groups wishing to get involved with the event are asked to contact carla.simkin@knowsley.gov.uk
Grants available for community projects supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing
Community based organisations can bid for up to £5,000 funding for projects which improve men’s mental health and wellbeing. Projects should have a particular focus on middle-aged men (aged 40-60).
Applications are welcomed from groups/organisations where proposals demonstrate how they will meet all of the following criteria: * Contribute towards a reduction in attempted and completed suicides in men * Enable men to identify their own thoughts and behaviours which may lead to a worsening mental health problem in either themselves or others and know how to manage this * Support men to feel capable and confident to talk about mental health. * Involve men who have ‘lived experience of mental health problems’ in the co-production of the proposed activities. *Provide men with the information and encouragement to access NHS services and/or get help in a crisis. * Involve a significant proportion of middle-aged men in the proposed activities.
An application pack can be downloaded from Public health | Knowsley Council. Deadline for receipt of applications is 5 pm Friday 23 July.
Please contact emma.thomas@knowsley.gov.uk for further information.
Contact us
Community groups across the borough are invited to raise questions using this inbox. The Neighbourhood team will get back to you. Covid19CommunityResponse@knowsley.gov.uk
For general queries and advice on managing a potential outbreak please contact: 0151 443 4712 or *email COVID19.SPOC@knowsley.gov.uk
This line is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. This is an answerphone but the message left will be passed on to an officer within one hour. For out of hours support after 5pm, at weekends or on a Bank Holiday, please contact: Public Health England North West Health Protection Team on 0151 434 4819
Please Note* The SPOC email contact is not for use by the general public. It is primarily for workplaces, community centres and community groups across the borough.