Over the 7 days to 20th January rates have risen again in our area.

In the Newton Hall / Brasside area the rate per 100k is currently at least 194. In Pity Me and Framwellgate Moor its 315.

That’s 36 more families dealing with someone suffering from Covid and all the knock on effects. Please continue to follow the rules.

We have raised concerns from residents about having closer and easier access to vaccinations and we know that work is underway on this.

We have also been told by the vast majority of more elderly people that they have found the vaccination process to be working well and we applaud everyone working in the NHS and vaccination centres for their continued commitment.

Please stay safe and contact us if you need any help. We have produced a list of some of the contacts you may find of use if you need health or financial assistance at the moment.

Need help with anything not listed in the list or not getting anywhere, call us on the numbers below:

Mark Wilkes 03000 268 788

Amanda Hopgood 03000 268 726

Mamie Simmons 0191 386 9006