NHS Video Consultations
GP practices across Lancashire and South Cumbria are now much closer than before thanks to new NHS Video Consultations
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Covid-19
These are strange and scary circumstances that the world is facing right now. We are taking the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus on the Fylde Coast and in the UK extremely seriously. The safety and wellbeing of local people and visitors to the area is important to us.
We are staying well informed of the developing Covid-19 situation and following the advice and recommendations from the Government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation. We would ask that you do too.
But, where possible, please also continue to support local businesses who will find these trading conditions very challenging.
We’ve gathered a range of information together for you in this Covid-19 section. Including
- Coronavirus Diaries – documenting key milestones throughout the pandemic
- things to do while social distancing.
- meals to cook on a budget – and much more.
Look around this section:
Respect Social Distancing
Blackpool Council urges everyone to continue to respect
social distancing guidelines over Bank Holiday weekend.
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Love BPL NHS
Visitors to the Urgent Care Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are now greeted by a Love BPL NHS message, written on the road!
Delivering Treats to Blackpool Heroes
Blackpool BID and Blackpool Transport have been delivering treats to Blackpool heroes at local care homes, thanks to Burtons biscuits.
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Stay at Home, Save Lives
Blackpool Council backs national Stay At Home, Save Lives campaign
and asks Fylde Coast residents to help spread the message.
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Blackpool Needs Facemasks… and more
Blackpool needs facemasks and other items – there’s currently a shortage whilst Blackpool Victoria Hospital is awaiting for deliveries from the NHS.
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School Meals Still Served Up
School children across Blackpool are still getting free school meals as deliveries continue to be made by Blackpool Catering Services
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Need a Sick Note for Covid-19?
Do you need a sick note for COVID-19? If you’re unable to work for more than seven days, you can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
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Working from Home
On Monday 16 March 2020, the Prime Minister advised us that, if we can, we should be working from home to limit social contact and the spread of coronavirus. For many people that’s going to be a huge step-change. The majority of the working population is used to working in an office. With a routine,
Business Support Helpdesk
Blackpool Council has set up a dedicated Business Support Helpdesk to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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