Public Health England have recently advised that during the lockdown, everyone should consider taking vitamin D supplements, as being indoors for longer periods means less access to sunlight and therefore potentially causes a deficiency. You can find the advice about vitamin D supplements on the NHS website here. According to the National Institute for Health …
Vitamin D Supplements – should you be taking them?Read More »
Travellers Times has brought out a Coronavirus Special Edition for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers with the most up to date a relevant information to support your communities. You can download a copy here. There is also a great deal of information and news on thier special website page which you can find here. Information here …
During this difficult time, the government has launched a range of schemes to support businesses through the current pandemic. These schemes cover small businesses in retail as well as hospitality and leisure and are a combination of grants, rate relief and loans. There is a separate scheme to support the self employed. It is believed …
Grant support available to local businesses during lockdown.Read More »
Ramadan Mubarak to all our Islamic friends and families. We send our good wishes for your health, happiness and safety. In case you are not aware, there are guidelines on the Public Health England website for your safety during Ramadan while restrictions apply because of the Coronavirus pandemic. You can find them here.
It has come to our attention in press reports that some EU citizens who have achieved pre-settled status in the UK may be asked to prove thier residence again, in order to obtain Universal Credit (UC). If anybody in our communities in Dorset is refused or delayed in claiming UC because they have got the …
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, all Citizens Advice offices are closed for face to face meetings. You can still access telephone advice throughout Dorset using telephone or web services. The telephone number to call is 0344 411 1444 You can search for advice on the website provided by national Citizens Advice here. Advice is also …
There are a number of sources of funding being made available to community groups and individuals experiencing specific issues because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the restrictions on movement and pubic gatherings and the impact of these measures. Information about the sources we are aware of and links are on a briefing sheet which you can …
#StayAtHome, #StaySafe and Celebrate Polish Heritage Days & 80th Anniversary of Battle of Britain with us! Decorate your balcony, your window or your garden with symbols of Polish Heritage Day and 80th Anniversary of Battle of Britain and – WIN A PRIZE! Polish Heritage Days are an annual festival organised by Dorset Polish Centre. We are very pleased …
2nd May 2020 – Polish Heritage Days Celebration and a chance to WIN a prize!Read More »
Unfortunately the Coronavirus pandemic has led to the scammers being opportunist. There are a few scams circulating, so please be aware of this. If your children are eligible for free school meals, you will be contacted by your school to let you know how to access food for them if they are not attending. Do …
There are a number of sources to provide support to people in the current pandemic and with the restrictions on movement. If you would like to stay on top of current regulations, help available in our area and sources of information in different languages, as well as potential hazards you will find the latest information below. …