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Now we're talking - coming together in isolation

Organisations across the county have joined forces to launch a wellbeing campaign and additional mental health support for people during the coronavirus outbreak.

'Now We're Talking', encourages people to get talking to combat loneliness whilst self-isolating, and to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health.

The campaign, led by the local... Read More »

From Anglian Water:

We know that sometimes, people might need extra support. WaterCare is here to help those who need us most. Some customers may need help keeping up with their bills. They might have a medical condition or disability which means they would benefit from practical support, or help when water supplies are interrupted. There are many other types of people we can help, and you'll find a... Read More »

There are currently two fantastic walks around the Wisbech area:

Wisbech Town Trail and Brinks Trail (wheel and push-chair friendly)

and

Wisbech walk 2 miles

An easy walk around the north and south Brinks area of Wisbech, where Octavia Hill was born, including the Octavia Hill Birthplace House Museum, the National Trust's Peckover House and various other points of interest. Visit The Crescent; Wisbech... Read More »

A stunning 4.34 mins of #WisbechSilence, by Konrad Klich @kkonrado86 showing a hauntingly barren landscape normally bustling with life. Thanks for allowing us to share. Konrad said, " I do it as a hobby!" Singer Eric Kinny - Last Goodbye.

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Some customers may need help keeping up with their bills. They might have a medical condition or disability which means they would benefit from practical support or help when water supplies are interrupted.

The attached document from Anglian Water provides full information. Read More »

Social distancing measures set to continue for a further three weeks

Last night the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced a further three weeks of its social distancing measures.

This follows the news from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) that the infection rate appears to be decreasing, but that any change in social distancing now could trigger a second peak, placing further pressure... Read More »

COVID-19 Information in Community Languages

www.nhs.uk/coronavirus is the definitive source of up-to-date guidance, in plain English

Written Information:

Doctors of the world – written information in 36 languages with more being added

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/

Public Health England (a smaller range of languages and Easy Read)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance... Read More »

Leader of the Council, Cllr Samantha Hoy has warmly welcomed the decision from the Council's Town Clerk, following liaison with the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee and the Leader of the Council to donate £1,000 to 50 Backpacks Vision (Wisbech) to assist in the local charity's efforts of food distribution to vulnerable residents across Wisbech and neighbouring villages. Cllr Hoy... Read More »

Acting as a bridge between Wisbech Town Council and the Wisbech community, several Town Councillors have teamed up to identify vulnerable members of the community, particularly Wisbech residents but also businesses during this extended difficult period. The team, co-ordinated by Leader of the Council, Councillor Samantha Hoy, includes forthcoming Mayor of Wisbech, Cllr Aigars Balsevics, Cllr Steve... Read More »