Holme Valley Covid Mutual Aid

Good morning! We’re open from 12 with plenty of space for walk-ins, bread, mini cask and coffee available too🍻

HVCMA will be ‘mothballed’ from July 15th and its Volunteer helpers ‘stood down’. Click below for details. holmevalleymutualaid.co.uk/2020/07/08/hol…

There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 at a bed making factory in Liversedge, but please be reassured that the risk to residents from this outbreak is low. Eight people have tested positive so far. Read more here: orlo.uk/g764V

This is the final day to apply for the first Self Employment Income Support Scheme grant. Make sure you claim before midnight tonight in order to receive your first grant. gov.uk/guidance/claim…

Good old fashion handwashing is still one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The power is in your hands! 🖐️ #HandHygiene orlo.uk/MChLh

The majority of children currently shielding will soon be told by their doctor that they will no longer need to shield. Independent evidence from @RCPCHtweets shows that the risk of serious illness from COVID19 for children is low. Full guidance ⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

We have delivered over 200,000 laptops and tablets for disadvantaged children who need them most. 💻 We will continue to make sure they are supported as schools prepare to reopen fully in the autumn. 🏫 Watch the video here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=t2xocb…

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been extended, with a second and final grant in August. Find out more here ⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/claim…

Did you manage to venture out yesterday and visit a bar, cafe or a restaurant? If you did, please make sure you give a shout out to the local businesses that made you feel safe as you socialised. 🎉 👐

It’s happening! Reopening news... #holmfirth #huddersfield #yorkshire #restaurant #westyorkshire

We’re passionate about helping children and young people to fulfil their potential. We work closely with our partners across Kirklees and you can read more about our shared priorities in this story👉🏽 orlo.uk/RWWJV

NEW: From 17 August, customers will be able to claim their second Self Employed Income Support Scheme grant, as @JimHarraHMRC has just told @MartinSLewis @itvMLshow gov.uk/guidance/claim…

Businesses in Kirklees can now receive an e-bulletin with updates from services across the council. From highways and planning, to business support and environmental health plus lots more! Make sure you are in the know about things that affect you:orlo.uk/grUEP

KYA's Schools Out summer holidays activities will be online this year. Check the website for more details - kidzcentral.co.uk/schools-out

Face coverings are now mandatory if you're using public transport in England. @PHE_uk have advice on how to wear and make coverings here: gov.uk/government/pub… (1/2)

Let your light shine 💙 On the evening of Saturday 4 July, please join us and place a light in your window in remembrance of all those who have been sadly lost to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information visit: orlo.uk/ORSlv

No matter how mild your symptoms may be, if you experience: ➡️ loss/change in sense of smell ➡️ loss/change in sense of taste ➡️ high temperature ➡️ new, continuous cough You MUST book a test. Book yours now: ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/cor…

There has been a small outbreak of COVID-19 at a bed making factory in Batley, but please be reassured that the risk to residents from this outbreak is very low. Eight people have tested positive so far. Read more here: orlo.uk/qHRcj

The Job Retention Scheme closes to new entrants from 1 July. To qualify employers must have furloughed employees by 10 June and employers need to claim by 31 July. (Exceptions apply for those on statutory parental leave and returning reservists). ⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/claim…

As of 9am 1 July, there have been 9,662,051 tests, with 226,398 tests on 30 June. 313,483 people have tested positive. As of 5pm on 30 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 43,906 have sadly died. More info: ➡️ gov.uk/guidance/coron…