Posted on Friday 6th November 2020
As the whole of England is poised to enter the first weekend of a month of tighter Covid restrictions, people are being encourage to stay safe, stay active and support each other.
A second national lockdown came into force on 5 November with a call from the government for people to stay at home with a few exceptions including exercise outdoors. There are plenty of free activities that you can do to help maintain wellbeing whilst staying safe.
Dr Johnny McMahon, Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Wellbeing, said:
“We know from earlier in this year that Staffordshire people are incredibly resilient. Lockdowns are not easy. We must do everything we can to look after each other and our own wellbeing.
“Focusing on the positives whilst following all the national rules is vital for all of us during the next month.
“We are blessed that we have some fantastic outdoor spaces in Staffordshire that we can all still enjoy.
“Our libraries are still offering a click and collect service plus online access for eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics.
“Many of our local business and farms are displaying fantastic adaptability - offering deliveries or a new online experience.
“Despite the challenges ahead, there is help and support which we can take advantage of and enjoy.”
The new restrictions are less severe than those in March, for example schools and universities are open and this time, you can catch up with a friend in an outdoor public place as long as you socially distance and neither of you is self-isolating.
Please visit our Looking after your wellbeing while staying at home page for general wellbeing advice, our support for business pages and the Doing Our Bit community grant scheme page.