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News & Events
This following page seeks to provide information about recent emergency planning issues and updates on current incidents. During major emergencies members of the public are however reminded to tune into local news, for regular broadcast information.
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Keep Warm Keep Well this Winter
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Winter is upon us it is important to "Keep Warm and Well" this winter. The Keep Warm Keep Well is a national campaign to reduce cold-related illness and deaths during winter. You'll find information and advice about how to stay well in winter by keeping warm and what financial support is available.
You can find information about how to stay warm at home, reduce your heating bills, Carbon monoxide poisoning and how to check your heating system. Financial help with heating, home improvements and how best to look after yourself during the winter period DirectGov Keep Warm Keep Well Information. | | |
To Download a copy of the Keep Warm Keep Well Guide please click on the most appropriate link below:
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Swine Flu - Advice and Information
The first case of swine flu has been confirmed in Warwickshire, at Bilton Grange Independent School near Rugby. View an update and advice on the outbreak.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global flu pandemic after holding an emergency meeting on 11 June, putting the pandemic at alert level 6. This means that the swine flu virus is spreading in at least two regions of the world. The swine flu (H1N1) virus first emerged in Mexico in April and has since spread to over 100 countries around the world including the UK.
In the UK the Health Protection Agency is monitoring this situation closely and is working with the Government to review the current situation and any threat it poses to public health. | | |
The Government have published a swine flu information leaflet (PDF - 118 KB) that has been distributed to every household in the country. The leaflet can also be accessed in alternative formats from the Directgov website.
The UK has now moved into the ‘treatment’ phase where antiviral drugs are no longer be given to the close contacts of those infected nor will lab testing be done to confirm cases.
Primary Care Trusts (PCT) nationally have been tasked by the Department of Health to establish antiviral collection points (ACP’s), where friends and relatives of those with swine flu can collect antivirals. Warwickshire County Council have been working with NHS Warwickshire to establish ACP’s in five libraries at Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugby, Warwick and Stratford, these went ‘live’ on 23 July.
The use of ACP’s is linked to the establishment of a “National Pandemic Flu Service Helpline”.People who develop symptoms can ring the flu line or access it online. If they satisfy the criteria they will be issued with a Unique Reference Number. People with swine flu symptoms are advised to remain at home. Those coming into libraries to collect anti viral medication will be flu friends and should not be displaying any symptoms of swine flu themselves. Libraries will still be open for normal business to the public.
You can also prepare now by:
- Establishing a network of "flu friends" - friends and relatives - who could, collect medicines and other supplies, so you won't have to go out.
- Making sure that you have an adequate amount of cold and cough remedies at home in case you or your family are affected by swine flu.
If you have flu-like symptoms you should:
- Stay at home.
- Check your symptoms on www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
- If you are still concerned call The National Pandemic Flu Service on 0800 1 513 513 for information or 0800 1 513 100 for treatment – you can also access treatment via the web at www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu
- Please don’t go in person to your GP or Accident and Emergency Departments.
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Warwickshire Multi Agency Pandemic Flu plan
Pandemic Influenza (Flu) is a type of influenza that occurs every few decades, and unlike the seasonal flu we see every winter in the UK, Pandemic Influenza can occur at any time of the year and would be expected to cause more serious illness and affect far more people. View the Warwickshire Multi Agency Pandemic Flu plan.
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Support and information after a major incident
Following a major incident, such as a terrorist attack or large-scale natural disaster, it is often difficult to know who to turn to and where to go to for information. In the event of a major incident, the Directgov webpages will be regularly updated to give information about the incident, including who to contact for immediate help and support.
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WRVS - Volunteers needed
WRVS provide a range of services to help people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated. Volunteers play a vital role in everything they do: nearly 60,000 of them - both men and women - give up their time to help other people and to make life better in their communities. WRVS are looking for people interested in doing voluntary work and being a hospital volunteer.
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Know what to do when it floods
The Environment Agency has produced three leaflets for the public to help them prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding. The leaflets provide simple, easy to follow advice about how you can protect your home and family, precautions to take during an actual flood and information to help you recover from a flood emergency. For more information visit our flooding page and scroll down to the Environment Agency Flooding Feature links section
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Crucial Crew Week
During July 2008, the Emergency Planning Unit have been involved with the ‘Crucial Crew’ programme. This annual event involves key stage 2 children,10-11yrs, learning about a range of safety issues including fire and road safety and this year emergency planning. More information on the Crucial Crew. |