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:
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 »
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 …
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 …
Leaflets on what to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including information on symptoms and government support are available in a number of languages. Click on the language to take you directly to the leaflet. Bengali Gujarati Polish Punjabi Romani Romanian Russian Somali Urdu Welsh You can find out more about these leaflets …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information leaflet in various languagesRead More »
There is some evidence emerging to suggest that coronavirus is having a disproportionate impact on people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. An article on the BBC website, using data from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) suggests that 35% of critically ill coronavirus patients are from black or minority ethnic backgrounds. There may …
Dorset Race Equality Council would like to send condolences to all the families of the frontline workers who have died of Covid 19 doing their job. It is becoming apparent that many of those frontline workers in the NHS, care workers, bus drivers, and many more are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. They sacrificed their lives …