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:
Following from a successful open Q&A session on the COVID community response on the 15th May, Cllr. Laura Miller would like to invite Dorset community groups to attend a second live interactive webinar which will focus around recovery for the voluntary community sector on Wednesday 17th June 6-7pm. The loose agenda of the meeting will …
Businesses not eligible for Government funding through previous COVID related financial support schemes are invited to apply for a discretionary grant. The number of applications are expected to exceed the available funding, so businesses are encouraged to fill in the online form before the deadline at midnight, 14 June. We currently have over 1100 applications …
Essential aid and listening ear project which offers support for all those in need during covid-19 pandeminc. Weymouth Town Council, alongside Refresh, are continuing to offer support for all those in need. Food Help: · A new package of food and store cupboard basics · Ready cooked nutritious meals (that do not need to be …
Help and support for self-isolating and most vulnerable residents in WeymouthRead More »
Dorset residents are being asked to participate in some research to explore more specifically how people are experiencing remote and virtual consultations. The Dr Will Zoom You Now: getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience will hear from 60 – 80 people responding to a series of questions about their experiences. The group …
The government has agreed funding to local authorities to support ‘businesses’, including charities, who have not up to now been able to attract government support during the pandemic. Small businesses were able quite early on to apply for grants if they had Small Business Rate Relief but charities will have usually been claiming the Charity …
BCP Council Discretionary grant scheme for small business support-APPLY NOWRead More »
Provisional analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the risk of death involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) among some ethnic groups is significantly higher than that of those of White ethnicity. When taking into account age in the analysis, Black males are 4.2 times more likely to die from a COVID-19-related death …
Why are BAME people more at risk from coronavirus?Read More »
Coronavirus means people living with cancer need our help more than ever. Whilst Macmillan can’t visit you at the moment they’ve launched a Virtual Mobile Information and Support Service so you can still access support from the regular MISS bus teams. You can send them a questions by email, and they’ll offer you support and …
Virtual Mobile Information and Support Service from MacmillanRead More »
DORSET KERALA COMMUNITY (DKC) has set up a specialist resource to help the Kerala community in Dorset during the Coronavirus crisis. The Facebook Page can be found by clicking here and their helpdesk can be contacted on 07539 361020.
The WHO has information about Coronavirus on its website in its 6 official languages. The information includes travel advice, questions and answers, up to date situation reports and mythbusters. You can find the information by clicking on the links below. Arabic Chinese Spanish French Russian English