Updates and News from Stanway Parish Council
For updates on what the two outward-facing Committees of the Council are doing, please click on "About The Council"/"The Council", then scroll down the page to find the latest project lists for both.
St Albright's Church
COVID-19 Update - every week, we are providing updates from various sources on local services. Use the links on either side of the page to take you directly to them to help keep you in touch.
Also, our news list below only accommodates the latest three announcements, yet there may be more than three in any one day. So you don't miss anything, click on the Latest News header below which will open up the complete list for you to browse through.
Public Health England's Guide on reducing Coronavirus transmission rates.
Reducing C-19 transmission rates (PDF, 1.2 Mb)
A document from Public Health England providing information on how to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Latest News
NEW Cancer Care Navigator Service
The Cancer Care Navigators are here to help people get the right help and support with all non-medical needs.
They are trained staff working alongside Ipswich and Colchester hospital and with the local GP surgeries to support newly diagnosed patients, their families and carers with practical, financial and emotional concerns they might have.
We are able to offer practical support and advice, which might include: More »
- Helping patients improve their health and wellbeing
- Pointing patients towards relevant cancer support groups and courses
- Referring patients for emotional support where needed, and identifying who may be best placed to support them
- Advising patients on how to talk to family and friends about cancer
- Linking patients in with services and support in their local area
- Facilitating access to support for any practical needs
Supporting patients with the transition back to daily life, as their care moves from a hospital setting to a community setting.
You can self-refer by calling Colchester on 01206 487288 or Ipswich on 01473 702125 or you can email them at
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Posted: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:21 by David Lines
New food support resource web page now live
Many local businesses and organisations are offering free meals in Colchester, as well as fun activities for children during the school holidays. The Borough Council has co-ordinated all the good work and support being offered over the half term break, to make it as easy as possible for the people of Colchester to find the local support they need. They have just gone live with their new Food Support web page, which you can find via the link. More »
The focus of the page is to give residents the ability to find support, either using the Google Map or through the list of support on offer. The CBC Community Enabling team is also supporting any individuals or support groups as required and can be contacted at communities@colchester.gov.uk
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Posted: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:51 by David Lines
Essex County Council Half-Term Emergency Foodbank Fund
Essex County Council is committed to supporting communities most in need and that have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. Given the immediate need around holiday hunger, ECC has committed an initial £165,000 which will be made available immediately to food banks and community organisations supporting families and individuals who need support with food and essentials.
Organisations can apply for a maximum of £2500. Please ensure that the amount you request in your application reflects the need and the number of individuals and families you will be supporting. More »
This funding is primarily for the provision of food and essentials, however we recognise that we also need to support the costs to you as an organisation in terms of storage, volunteer expenses and PPE and so we will cover these costs as part of this grant up to 20% of the application costs.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:44 by David Lines
