Support and resources
‘The Coronavirus pandemic is not by any means over, but gradually life is returning to normal, and organisations, businesses and individuals are finding ways to continue life whilst managing the risk of spreading the virus.
Dorset Race Equality Council has been working harder than ever throughout the crisis with all the local agencies on behalf of our groups and individuals, and all our staff have been working from home. We are now in a position to be able to see clients face to face at our offices in Boscombe when this is required, by prior arrangements only, and we are reassured that procedures are in place to ensure the meeting room is a safe and clean environment for all our staff and clients.
Help is still available for anybody who feels they need help in BCP and Dorset Council areas, although both councils are moving into recovery mode and you can find the latest information on their websites here:
The Corona Virus crisis is now managed through a local outbreak management plan led by Public Health Dorset, which you will find on their websites here:
Hesketh Benoit’s devastating losses made him realise Covid was disproportionately affecting Black people. Now he wants the government to account for its slow response. Click HERE to see the full article.
We’re all becoming aware that the number of Coronavirus cases is increasing here in Dorset as well as elsewhere in England. Advice on reducing the transmission of COVID-19 is now available in a number of different languages. Please have a look at what you can do to help and pass on the information to community …
COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to helpRead More »
The NHS has written an open letter to everyone in Dorset thanking them for their support during the pandemic. “2020 has been the most challenging year in the history of the NHS and we would like to thank you for your continued support of our hard-working staff. We’d also like to thank all health and …
To everyone in Dorset: Thank you for continuing to help us help you.Read More »
At Public Health Dorset (the local public health team at Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils), they’re building a network of people to help develop and share important COVID-19 messages in our communities. One of the main responsibilities is to keep people informed about what they need to do to protect themselves and others …
Developing and sharing important COVID-19 messages in Dorset and BCP CouncilRead More »
Artists from CoCreate are offering 24 people the chance to take part in up to 12 creative workshops in September. Each person who takes part will contribute to a collaborative exhibition that will be shared with the public at the Arts by the Sea Festival 2020. We know that the COVID-19 crisis has affected people …
An exciting series of workshops & an opportunity to be part of Arts by the Sea Festival!Read More »
The Kanlungan Filipino Consortium, Filipino Unite, Filipino Nurses Association and the UBELE Initiative are conducting a survey to find ways to support affected BAME people and Filipino migrants and to influence policy changes in order to protect the health and safety of front line workers in any future pandemic. Click this https://tinyurl.com/Covid19BAMESurvey https://www.facebook.com/kanlunganuk/videos/340967427066222 Contact: susancueva@kanlungan.org.uk …
Dorset Open Door: Partners offer a new bereavement service for DorsetExperiencing bereavement is difficult at any time but it may be particularly traumatic at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, if someone has been bereaved by suicide, the grieving process can be complicated and distressing.There is a range of support available to people …
My Local Lockdown Life is a project which aims to collect the experiences of residents living through the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown period. We will be looking to capture how communities and individuals have experienced Covid-19, by asking residents to send in visual arts and recordings of feelings during lockdown which could include photos, stories, …
The Dorset Council Community Impact Fund (DCIF) Round 5 (Coronavirus Support) has launched to support local charities, and voluntary organisations that are providing support and assistance to help Dorset’s most vulnerable people and their communities to recover after the recent Coronavirus outbreak. The link provides full details of the fund including funding criteria, eligibility, types …
Dorset Council Community Impact Fund (Coronavirus Support)Read More »
Businesses affected by COVID-19 are able to access support with rates, business loans and grants through BCP Council. You can read about the different forms of support available on the website here. Small businesses can apply for grant funding which have not been eligible for grant support so far. The deadline date for applications is …