Lymphoma Action is inviting anyone in Cheshire affected by Hodgkin, non Hodgkin lymphoma or CLL to join their local online support meeting.
In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the charity has relaunched its monthly support meetings in a virtual format.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Youth parliament representatives for Cheshire East have called for more decision-making power when it comes to mental health support in schools.
Ruben Barrow, 15, from Crewe, and Millie Oldroyd, 16, from Middlewich, made the plea following the online “Taboo” conference, which aimed to highlight the mental health challenges faced by young people.
Dear Editor
Wherever possible I implore your readership to please continue to support small businesses during England’s second national lockdown.
This may be via click & collect or delivery, takeaway services, buying gift cards, online classes, virtual markets, and shopping online.
Volunteers for the Samaritans of South Cheshire have been playing a vital support role for people struggling in an unprecedented year.
The pandemic has left many with feelings of despair and more than ever before have been turning to this essential service for help.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.
A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.
Three councils across Cheshire have secured £5.4m in European funding to support young people and adults who need help to find work, training or further education.
Dear Editor,
I wrote an open letter in mid-March this year to ask people to support businesses in Nantwich during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A few days later the UK was put into lockdown by the government to help control the virus, forcing most businesses to temporarily close.
Cheshire East Council has launched a £4.28m discretionary fund to support small businesses.
The funding, which will be issued in a phased approach, will initially be open to applications for a 14-day period for the following prioritised businesses:
Cheshire East Council has launched a service to support thousands of unpaid carers across the borough during the Covid-19 crisis.
The £90 million emergency business funding from Government to Cheshire East Council was the 15th largest in England, says the authority.
The authority says the amount demonstrates the “significant contribution” local businesses make to the economy.
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has offered funding to organisations that provide services to the police during the Coronavirus crisis.
PCC David Keane said he wants to assure organisations he funds will still receive support as many community organisations and businesses have to pause activities.
Nantwich tearoom Ginger and Pickles has been converted into an urban farm shop on the first full day of “lockdown” of venues.
Owners Andy and Bev and daughter Abbie will run their outlet today (March 21) as a shop, selling off produce to takeaway.
Dear Editor,
During this current difficult and uncertain time please continue to support local businesses in our beautiful town.
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