Despite all the different local issues I’ve covered in the office this week there is only one topic to write about: Covid-19, the Coronavirus.  

Karen was pleased to speak to local residents on Moorlands Radio earlier this morning and answer some of your questions about the Coronavirus situation.

Moorlands MP, Karen Bradley and all the team in her office are working hard to help the many constituents who are stuck abroad and having problems returning to the UK.

There is now a very real possibility that the U.K. Government may soon ask all persons over 70 years of age and persons who are vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions to self isolate to protect themselves from contracting the COVID-19 Virus.

We find ourselves in difficult times, so this information sheet has been put together by a small group of local people and funded by the Parish Council to keep you up to date with information of what the village businesses/organisations can offer. It was correct at time of printing - but may change! 

Following a communication that Leek Moorlands Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit would be temporarily closed from today, Friday 20 March, Moorlands MP, Karen Bradley immediately contacted the Chief Executive of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Karen was pleased to be able to speak to local people this morning on Moorlands Radio.

Unfortunately, a member of my family has developed symptoms of coronavirus, so I will be following Government and PHE advice and will be self-isolating at home together with all household members for 14 days.  

Tackling climate change is one of the greatest challenges that we face today.  There are many steps that we can all take and I am pleased that the UK was the first developed country to pass into law that we will be carbon neutral by 2050, but this is a global problem and we can only tackle it if we work with other countries and show global leadership.

People across Staffordshire Moorlands are being given reassurance in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak as the government sets out a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to support businesses and a further £20 billion for business rates relief and grants.