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UCLan Live Video Podcast: Lockdown Special
On this week’s UCLan Live podcast we discuss a variety of stories from across the region, diving into how our communities are coping on lockdown. From the NHS and mental health to pub quizzes and […]
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Online communities coming together to keep people entertained during self-isolation
Lancashire residents are setting up online communities to help keep people busy and entertained during self-isolation. Lynsey Battle, a mom of two from Ashton, has started a Facebook group called “Keeping the Kids Entertained“, which […]
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Self-isolation garden activities
As we are going through a period of lockdown and self-isolation, your garden is one of the few places you can go to get fresh air and relax. There are many activities you can do […]
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NHS nurse’s experience of dealing with COVID19 on the frontline
The NHS staff members are on the frontline in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. With the government encouraging the public to isolate, some would argue that the experience of NHS workers behind the scenes is […]
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Volunteer overwhelmed by community help during COVID-19 crisis
Despite the current coronavirus outbreak, community spirit is at an all-time high. Over 400,000 people signed-up to volunteer to help the NHS in just one day. Tracy Byrne, from Lytham St. Annes, shares her experience […]
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Meeting the NHS Volunteers
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the NHS has appealed for help from volunteers who are over 18 and not in high-risk category. Within a day of the appeal starting, 405,000 people had signed up as NHS […]
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The Psychological Challenges You May Encounter in Self-Isolation
It’s been almost two weeks since Boris Johnson announced that the UK would be in lockdown. Following this, one of the issues debated was that domestic violence would rise. Many people also begin to experience […]
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Food packages are helping the vulnerable in Lancashire
Those at high risk of the coronavirus, are given free food boxes containing essential supplies from the government. The first 2,000 food packages were delivered last weekend to those who cannot leave their homes. People […]
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Clarification on MOT extension offers little comfort to Wigan garage owner
A garage owner in Wigan is still worried for his business, despite the government clarifying recent MOT extension advice. Last week the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced six-month extensions for the annual tests on […]
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How People Are Finding Happiness in Isolation
Since 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered all UK citizens must stay at home. Sports venues, bars, and restaurants have all closed. Many people say they don’t know what they can do at home, besides sleeping, eating […]