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Message from RCC | Work Live Leicestershire
We are delighted to share our new promotional video with you, which highlights the work we carry out in supporting anyone 18 and above who has employment related needs. Our Work Live Leicestershire project provides 1-1 support, short courses, CV and cover letter creations, business start up advice and specialist keywork support to anyone currently not working, who is 18 and above living in rural Leicestershire.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:32 by Cathy Walsh
Trading Standards newsletter February 2021
Please find attached a Newsletter from Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards service with information on recent work, scams and advice.
Trading Standards continue to warn and advise residents on its Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/leicstradingstandards
Posted: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:00 by Cathy Walsh
Covid Vaccinations at Hospital Sites
Please find attached a news release from NHS colleagues regarding Covid-19 vaccinations.
Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:21 by Cathy Walsh
Community Transport Provision for Covid Vaccination Appointments
Please see a link below to details of Community Transport Schemes which are offering transport to help people to attend Covid vaccination appointments, along with other appointments:
https://www.leicestershirecommunities.org.uk/transport-for-vaccinations.html
Details can also be seen in the attached document.
Posted: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:28 by Cathy Walsh
Trading Standards warning
Leicestershire Trading Standards have been made aware of a scam, whereby, members of the public receive a text message advising that they are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. They are then encouraged to provide various personal information. Please click on this link for further information.
Posted: Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:54 by Cathy Walsh
Coronavirus mobile testing unit opens in Lutterworth
A temporary coronavirus mobile testing unit has opened at Lutterworth Sports Centre car park.
Unlike the Market Harborough walk-through site, this will be a drive through unit. As is standard process, tests will be offered by appointment only, so that the queues to the site are limited.
Whilst the leisure facilities are set to re-open later that week, the testing unit will take up minimal space in the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:02 by Cathy Walsh
Shared Lives Carer Service
Become a Shared Lives carer
Leicestershire Shared Lives service views carers as the core of our service and put emphasis on supporting them from the point at which they decide to become a carer.
Posted: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:56 by Cathy Walsh
Tier 3 Very High Alert Poster
The government has confirmed that South Leicestershire (both Blaby & Harborough Districts, as well as the wider county and City of Leicester) will be placed in Tier 3 'Very High'.
This will be effective from 2nd December when national lockdown restrictions end.
For more information and for detailed guidance see gov.uk/coronavirus.
Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:03 by Cathy Walsh
!! Scam Alert !!
Trading Standards have been informed of companies cold calling offering 'free surveys' to residents as part of the Green Homes Grant.
Following the Government launch of the Green Homes Grant, Trading Standards reminds residents to exercise caution if they are looking to use the grant for improvements to their homes.
The Green Homes Grant is an initiative to get homeowners to invest money in improving... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:37 by Cathy Walsh