CORONAVIRUS UPDATE⬇ 👉 Large employers across the city urged to offer COVID-19 testing for employees. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has written to 41 businesses across the city with the offer of free, rapid result testing. Read more here: stoke.gov.uk/news/article/7…

A fascinating peek inside the youth sector of Stoke-on-Trent and the broader region. Pencil this into your diary, Friday 22 January.

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🧪 Community #COVID19 testing is 7 days a week and now till 7pm on a Tuesday and Thursday. 💼 If you are in a role where you have to go out to work, please get tested at least once a week to keep safe. ➡️staffordshire.zipporah.co.uk/TrackAndTrace/

We're looking for a Quality and Performance Manager! Location: Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £30,000 pro rata Hours: 25 per week Contract type: permanent Want to find out more? Click here... honeycombgroup.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/20…

We’re picking up the pace at the first large vaccination centre in Stoke-on-Trent CC Staffordshire County Council @TWBstaffsstoke. Health and care staff being vaccinated today. Letters are on the way to the next priority groups.

This week is our Peoples Pantry week. Alice wanted to share with you all of the aspects of our people's Pantry - From our volunteers to our community pantries, right through to where we get our food from. #SpreadingLoveAndKindness #EndFoodPoverty #FeedingFamilies #EveryChildFed

Would you like to offer your help in the fight against COVID-19? Volunteers are urgently required to help out at sites delivering the vaccine. ⚠️ You will be provided with full PPE and given training and an induction. 🦺 🧷 More information. ⤵️ corona19.vast.org.uk/2021/01/06/vol…

Our maintaining #Wellbeing in a #Digital World series will take place throughout the year. Join our first Horizons webinar on Live Streaming, to understand the benefits, risks and #mentalhealth issues associated with #livestreaming. Book now at ow.ly/gluY50Dhawy

Together as a community, we pause, and we remember. This #HolocaustMemorialDay we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder against prejudice and hatred in the UK and around the world. Tonight at 8 pm, #LightTheDarkness in memory of all victims of genocide.

Until the Government advises otherwise, everyone should follow the current guidance including social distancing, wearing face coverings, hand washing, and getting tested regularly – regardless of whether they have had their first, or both, doses of the vaccine.

Two exciting new job opportunities for people with experience of Stoke-on-Trent's voluntary sector. We’re proud to be supporting the Family by Family programme - a UK first - together with @SharedlivesPlus Stoke-on-Trent CC bit.ly/36EHDd1 bit.ly/36FN3ob

The pandemic means that talking about mental health is more important than ever before. Today is #TimeToTalk Day and a chance for us all to make difference, even when we have to be socially distanced. Start a conversation today - the impact can be life-saving.

The police can take action against you if you meet in larger groups. This includes breaking up illegal gatherings and issuing fines. Don’t run the risk of spreading the virus. Follow the rules. Do it to get back to what you love. stopthespread.doingourbit.info #doingourbit

It's #TimeToTalk Day! A small conversation about mental health has the power and capability to make a big difference. Check-in on family, on friends and those around you. Be kind, be encouraged, be powerful. #YMCA

The Centre for Mental Health predict 10 mil people in England will need new or additional mental health support due to #COVID19 pandemic. That’s why, The Collaborative Network are launching a brand new campaign #IsEverythingOK Visit welovestoke.co.uk/iseverythingOK to find out more.

Worrying to hear that 1.5 million children/young adults will need mental health support due to #COVID19 If you’re worried that everything isn’t OK please visit welovestoke.co.uk/iseverythingok #IsEverythingOK

Almost 25,000 people in S-O-T have a mental health condition, due to the COVID19 pandemic, this number is predicted to increase. We are urging people to ask themselves 'Is everything OK?' and if it is not, find support over on our website welovestoke.co.uk/iseverythingOK #IsEverythingOK

13% of children who live in S-O-T already have a mental health condition. This is set to increase, with a predicted 1.5 million children or young adults needing new or additional due to the COVID19 pandemic. Discover support available here: welovestoke.co.uk/iseverythingOK

Only together can we #RestoreOurEarth. YMCA is committed to advancing global conservation and responsibility to reduce climate change effects through youth-led education programmes and advocacy initiatives that improve environmental awareness. #EarthDay #YMCA