From Monday 29 March, step one of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown will see further restrictions start to lift following the opening of schools on 8 March. These changes are as follows: 

I thought it would be useful to provide an update on the provision of the free school meals in Surrey over half term.

This half term, Surrey County Council will continue to ensure all 18,000 children in the county eligible for Free School Meals are supported.

A reminder to local businesses that have closed, or been severely affected by the current restrictions such as those businesses in the supply chain, that they may be eligible for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG).

Details can be found here:

 At yesterday's press conference, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, announced that the NHS is now calling all those aged 70 and over who have not yet got an appointment to be vaccinated to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.  

People aged 70 and over and the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin receiving invitations for vaccinations from today.

Funding to protect and support staff and residents in care homes and those receiving help in their own homes

Study finds past coronavirus (COVID-19) infection provides some immunity for at least 5 months, but people may still carry and transmit the virus.

Reduced timetable from Monday 18 January 2021

The following information has been received from Govia Thameslink Railway:

The government has published plans for the largest vaccination programme in British history, with more than 2.2 million people in the UK receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, 

SCC Free School Meal boxes Briefing - 13 January 2021

In recent days, a story about the amount of food being provided under the Free School Meals programme has been highlighted on social media.