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On this page you can read more news stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care. They are broken down by the month they were published.
December 2021
- Council welcomes government’s Plan B to help protect residents from Omicron spread
- ‘Tis the season to respect others and follow Covid guidance
- Help your loved ones stay safe at home this Christmas and New Year
- 'We want your ideas to save lives': Suicide-prevention funding available for community projects
November 2021
- ‘Towards Zero’ events planned to help reduce number of suicides in Cornwall
- ‘We’re so grateful we were double-jabbed!’ says duo hit hard by Covid'
- Grant of over £1m will make a huge difference to vulnerable residents in Cornwall who have stopped shielding
- Council awarded £4.5million to continue free school meals and support most in need this winter
- Help for thousands in Cornwall affected by a hidden condition
October 2021
- Free advice on heating your home this winter
- ‘Orange Button’ army to help people having suicidal thoughts across Cornwall
- Cornwall Council reveals 'huge impact' of Covid on businesses
- It might be half-term but it's no time for half measures!
- Celebrate Halloween safely - and avoid a Covid horror show!
- Jabs plea in Camborne, Pool and Redruth as Covid cases remain high
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Cornwall’s Public Health team asks residents to share their Covid community stories
September 2021
- Council helps iconic Newquay hotel through testing times
- ‘Be a STAR employer!’ New scheme supports Covid testing for businesses
- New measures to help tackle Covid in Cornwall
- ‘End of an ERA’ - Residents, visitors and businesses help drive down Covid cases in Cornwall
- Cornwall’s smokers urged to quit for Stoptober as stats show pandemic is fuelling habit
August 2021
- Cornwall residents and visitors urged to remain vigilant as self isolation rules change
- People asked to stay alert as Covid cases rise in Falmouth
- Cornwall Council hands out almost 1,000 Covid tests to Newquay businesses
- People in Newquay asked to stay Covid-aware as cases remain high
- Cornwall Needs You Now – call to jobseekers to fill adult social care roles
July 2021
- Tell us how you like to stay active in Cornwall by completing this survey
- Businesses in Cornwall urged to attend ‘Covid-19 Business Survival Guide
- 'Be responsible. Be respectful’ - Cornwall Council’s message as Covid restrictions are lifted
- Passengers urged to continue to wear face coverings on public transport
- Covid won’t take a break when you take your summer break
- ‘Be responsible, be respectful, and have fun at Boardmasters Festival’, says Cornwall Council
- ‘Phone a Friend’ campaign launched to combat loneliness in Cornwall
- Funding boost helps food groups continue serving up supplies
- Step into Wellness with coaching programme
- Penzance set to welcome Tour of Britain
- Care home workers urged to follow Government rules on vaccinations
- Cornwall designated ‘Enhanced Response Area’ to help tackle rise in Covid cases
