Thank you for being a part of the Spirit of Salford Trusted Voices Champion movement.
Trusted Voices Champions share official information, key messages, and current public health advice and guidance through your networks of work colleagues, friends, and family to support the people of Salford throughout the covid pandemic and beyond into the current cost of living crisis.
Key messages
Key messages for you to share - either in conversation or via your social media - for the period 13th March - 1st April 2023
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Voter ID - From 4th May, you’ll need photo ID to vote at polling stations. Voters will need to show photo ID which could be: A passport, Driving license, Blue badge, Bus pass – if older/not young people’s bus passes though. Or if you don’t have the above you can apply online for Voter ID. Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission
- Household support fund - There are only a few weeks left to apply for round three of the Household Support Fund. If you need support with energy costs and buying food, make sure you apply before the deadline on Friday 31st March 2023 https://orlo.uk/HSF_BInD2
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Hate crime reporting - Hate crime reporting at Yemeni Community Association - EVERY MONDAY 3-4PM
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Boost4Youth - Salix Homes Boost4Youth fund is now open, offering grants up to £500 towards initiatives that help people aged between 11 and 24 who live in a Salix Homes neighbourhood. A funding pot of £10,000 is available. For more details see salixhomes.co.uk/boost4youth
Generic Information to Stay Well this Winter
Stay well this winter information from the NHS covers things like the flu vaccine, the Covid vaccine, how to access medical services and things you need to do to stay well this winter.
- This information is available on the NHS website - https://bit.ly/TTNHSWinterLeaflet
- A large print leaflet is available- https://bit.ly/TTNHSLargePrintWinterInfo
- As well as an easy-read leaflet version - https://bit.ly/TTNHSEasyReadWinterInfo
- This is a British Sign Language version of the Help Us Help You - Stay Well This Winter campaign leaflet 2022 - https://bit.ly/TTNHSWinterInfoBSL
- Home (e-bug.eu) – education and training resources The e-Bug programme, operated by the UK Health Security Agency, provides free resources to support children and young people to play their role in infection prevention and control. This includes free educational resources for schools to introduce students to microbes, hygiene, vaccinations and antimicrobial resistance.
Seasonal Booster Campaign
The Spring campaign will be launched soon but will be lowkey.
Videos
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Highlighting the importance for people with learning disabilities (and family/carers) to have a flu jab - Flu vaccination for people with a learning disability with British Sign Language (BSL)
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Video re. someone who developed a long-term condition after being in hospital with flu Get vaccinated against flu this winter with British Sign Language (BSL)
Social media
If you use social media, you can help to spread the word by sharing these posts on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram:
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Voter ID posts - From 4th May, you’ll need photo ID to vote at polling stations. Voters will need to show photo ID which could be: A passport, Driving license, Blue badge, Bus pass – if older. Or if you don’t have the above you can apply online for Voter ID. Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission
- Did you know you need photo ID to vote in the local councillor elections? Find out what’s accepted now and apply for free voter ID if you need to. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/voter-id or ask for help at your gateway centre #Swinton #Walkden #Pendleton #Eccles #Broughton
- You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station. Check if your ID is ok. If it’s not on the list of acceptable documents, apply for free voter ID. Need help? Visit www.salford.gov.uk/voter-id or go to your local gateway centre #Pendleton #Swinton #Eccles #Walkden #Broughton
- To vote at a polling station you now need to show photo ID. Check now if your ID is accepted. Don’t have any? Apply for free voter ID now online or go to your gateway. Make sure you have your say in May’s local councillor elections. www.salford.gov.uk/voter-id
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Household Support Fund - There are only a few weeks left to apply for round three of the Household Support Fund. If you need support with energy costs and buying food, make sure you apply before the deadline on Friday 31st March 2023 https://orlo.uk/HSF_BInD2
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Hate crime reporting - Hate Crime Reporting at Yemeni Community Association
EVERY MONDAY 3-4PM
Yemeni Community Association,
1 Gladstone Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0WY
info@yca-manchester.org.uk
www.yca-manchester.org.uk
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Boost4Youth - Salix Homes Boost4Youth fund is now open, offering grants up to £500 towards initiatives that help people aged between 11 and 24 who live in a Salix Homes neighbourhood. A funding pot of £10,000 is available. For more details see www.salixhomes.co.uk/boost4youth