Dear People of Broxtowe,
We can all do our bit to defeat Coronavirus and like lots of others, I have been working throughout this unusual bank holiday weekend.
It is a credit to the community in Broxtowe that so many people are stepping up to help and I would like to introduce you all to a COVID-19 Broxtowe Hero: Malcolm Healey who lives Chilwell. Malcolm is a volunteer who has been busy organising the PPE4NHS campaign and is asking businesses across the region to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the fight against Coronavirus. Businesses interested in donating should email PPE4NHS@hotmail.com Find out more about the scheme on Facebook or Twitter via the @PPE4NHS accounts.
Many of us will want to help the national effort to beat coronavirus if we are able to do so. There are a number of safe ways that we can all help each other and the NHS at this time beyond following the isolation measures. The Government has created a list of ways you can help here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely--2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely.
Businesses across Broxtowe will be temporarily closed or changing their usual work programmes to adapt to the circumstances. Some may well be in a position to help beat coronavirus, so please follow this link to see whether you can help: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-from-business. We are also calling on able businesses to help build the UK’s testing capacity, please see this link if you think you might be able to help with your business: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-the-government-increase-coronavirus-covid-19-testing-capacity
The coronavirus outbreak continues to pose challenges to us all, but I have seen some incredible acts of selflessness and community spirit since this began and I want to thank everyone reading this for your sacrifices and hard work.
It is imperative that we continue to adhere to the isolation measures. This is an unprecedented action for unprecedented times, but it is also essential action if we are to save as many lives as possible and protect our NHS and the fantastic healthcare staff who are now being called upon to look after every single person who is seriously affected.
In all of this, I know that many people will be put in challenging situations where they may be concerned for their own health, the health of a loved one, the security of their job or the future of their business. I want you to know that both myself and this Government are doing everything we can to support you, to protect you, and to carry us all through these challenging times.
Stay safe
Darren