Now we have moved to new national restrictions, I have been corresponding with residents and businesses across the constituency who have been impacted.
During the Prime Minister’s announcement, he confirmed that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention scheme will be extended and the self-employed income support scheme increased in light of the new restrictions to support those who need financial support. Last week the Chancellor announced the support will be extended to March 2021 which I know will be welcomed by many constituents. I recently spoke with Essex County Council and MPs across Essex about how we can best support businesses across Essex in the next few weeks and beyond.
On a visit to the Saffron Walden Community Hospital I heard more about how local health services have been managing. Saffron Walden Community Hospital provides a number of community health services for local residents on behalf of Essex Partnership University NHS Trust whose services operate out of a number of hospitals across Essex, including Broomfield Hospital. Despite the challenges the crisis has presented, local hospitals have done a fantastic job to ensure they continue to look after residents that require their services.
It is vital we do all we can to ensure our healthcare services can operate properly and not become overwhelmed, however it is important to remember that the NHS is there for those who need it. I am receiving regular updates from local NHS trusts, such as the Mid and South Essex Trust which incorporates Broomfield Hospital and CCG’s on hospital admissions and capacity.
I recently spoke with Essex County Council and Essex Youth Services regarding the Government’s Youth Investment Fund and how we can support young people, especially through this crisis. Essex Youth Services works closely within our local communities via schools, youth centres, mobile youth centres, street corners, online and in rural community spaces where little or no other provisions exist. I will continue to work with Essex County Council and our youth service where I can to help support young people in Uttlesford and Chelmsford.
If residents have any concerns or questions regarding the new restrictions or anything else, please email me at kemi.badenoch.mp@parliament. I also send out a monthly e-newsletter which a much more detailed update on my engagements in Westminster and across the constituency, please visit my website to sign up.
