7 November 2022www.iow.gov.uk/costofliving
Please share any of the following messages with your networks
Support during the cost of living crisis
We are working with stakeholders and local organisations to support Islanders during the crisis.
We have created new cost of living content on our beta website. Please share this link or any of these below:
• Benefits and government support
• Money worries
• Worried about energy bills?
• Food
• Health and wellbeing
• Warm spaces
Here are some other key links to share with residents.
• Isle of Wight Council cost of living information
• Help for Households – Get government cost of living support
• Citizen’s Advice Isle of Wight
• The Footprint Trust
• Directory of Services, Events and Advice on the Isle of Wight – Isle Find It
We are running a winter communications campaign to support residents. Please email abigail.fox@iow.gov.uk if you know of additional information that could support residents.
A cost of living poster is attached to this email along with social media graphics.
Please also share these social media posts: Facebook (cost of living) and Facebook (warm spaces)
Winter vaccinations – the latest from the NHS
COVID-19
Bookings are open for all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine including the Autumn Booster.
More information about the vaccine and eligibility is on the NHS website.
You can also book appointments via the national booking system
There are number of walk-in pop-up clinics in different towns including Ryde, East Cowes, Shanklin, Ventnor and Sandown. More information is available on this NHS website.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID-19 helpline is on 0300 561 0018 and is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm at weekends.
Flu vaccinations
For most people flu is unpleasant, but for some it can be very dangerous and even life-threatening, particularly those with certain health conditions. It is important that you come forward for all the vaccines you need to protect yourself and those around you.
More information about the flu vaccination is on the NHS website.
COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to spread. Everyone can benefit from following these behaviours:
• Get vaccinated
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser regularly
• Meet outdoors if possible and try to keep indoor spaces well ventilated
• Wear a mask in busy indoor settings
• Stay at home if you’re feeling unwell, don’t go to work if possible
More information is available on our website.
Funding available – applications close Nov 28
Early Help Community Capacity Building Grants of up to £3,000 are available to help organisations deliver initiatives that support families, children and young people living on the Isle of Wight.
The funding is intended to help providers organise activities, clubs or groups for families, parents/carers and/or young people up to the age of 19 (up to 25 with specified additional needs).
Grants could be used to set up and run schemes such as parental, baby or toddler groups, teenage groups, family-based groups, mental health and welcoming sessions/hubs, peer support groups, outreach support and community-led groups and activities.
Closing date 28 November 2022.
Get more information and apply on our website.
Plan for severe weather
All of us have responsibility to plan ahead in case of severe weather events. Our emergency planning team have put together useful information and links about being #WeatherReady and planning for severe weather.
Poster attached and more information on the council’s website.
Thank you for your support