birminghammail--2020-04-04--Latest supermarket rules with Sainsbury's, Aldi and Tesco updating shoppers

Supermarkets have adopted new rules for shoppers during the coronavirus outbreak .
The major chains are updating customers over what you are allowed to buy and who is allowed to shop .
Sainsbury 's said a family shop should be carried out by one adult - with children left at home where possible .
Other shops are lifting certain rationing restrictions over the items you can purchase , while some say you can only use one trolley when shopping .
The latest supermarket rules and hours for Sainsbury 's , Tesco , Aldi , Asda , Morrisons , Iceland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WalesOnline .
Sainsbury 's issued a new update on April 3 - lifting restrictions on the number of items you can buy from Sunday except for some high-demand items including pasta , UHT milk and tinned tomatoes .
Restrictions have been lifted on Easter Eggs .
The group also now requests that adults shop alone , not with a partner or with children .
Sainsbury 's now has a queuing system outside stores and markings inside stores to enforce social distancing .
Every Monday , Wednesday and Friday , all of its supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly customers , disabled customers and their carers .
NHS and social care workers will be able to shop in our supermarkets for half an hour before they open , from Monday to Saturday .
Anyone with NHS ID will be able to shop from 07.30 to 08.00 on these days .
All of the supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm Monday – Saturday .
With the exception of some stores in Scotland , Sunday opening hours will stay the same ( please check on Store Locator for Sunday opening hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Local and petrol station hours will stay the same .
All of its stores ( except Express stores ) will be prioritising the elderly and most vulnerable for one hour between 9am and 10am every Monday , Wednesday and Friday .
It is adding an additional hour to prioritise NHS workers every Tuesday and Thursday , along with browsing hour before checkouts open on Sundays .
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight .
Purchase limits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a maximum of 80 items and no more than three of any one line .
Morrisons is currently offering a one trolley per customer policy .
This is in support of the latest government advice that one member of each household should shop for essentials once a day .
It is increasing some item buying limits from three to four per customer and has removed some completely .
There are vinyl stickers on floors to indicate where to stand and queue , staff are controlling the amount of people in the store at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dedicated hour for NHS staff in the morning .
To ensure more customers have access to everyday essentials there is a restriction of only three items per customer on every product line online Asda has now urged shoppers to go alone where possible and has lifted restrictions on fruit , vegetables and chilled products .
It has temporarily reduced the normal opening hours of stores to 8am to 8pm , Monday to Saturday .
To support the vital work of the NHS and care workers , it is prioritising NHS/care workers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday from 8am to 9am .
It has put purchasing limits on certain products in store and online and there are floor markings spaced two metres apart at checkouts .
All day everyday key workers in the NHS , Police and Fire Service will take priority ahead of queues into stores upon showing a valid ID .
This is in addition to early access on a Sunday , where they can enter stores 30 minutes prior to opening .
As well as only one shopper at a time ( no couples or families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are new restrictions on how much you can buy .
• 12 units per online order on wines or spirits Opening hours have been shortened slightly to 8am-8pm every day , apart from Sundays when hours are 10-am-4pm ( 9am-6pm in Scotland ) .
This helps colleagues to re-stock products while stores are empty .
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public .
Each day , elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first .
The store has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers to shop at the final hour of trading ( Monday to Saturday ) .
To check opening times at your local store , visit www.iceland.co.uk The first hour of trading is set aside for elderly and vulnerable customers on Monday and Thursday and NHS and emergency workers on Tuesday and Friday .
Temporary purchasing restrictions are in place on some products .
The first opening hour will be dedicated to elderly and vulnerable shoppers , as well as those who look after them .
NHS staff are given priority at the checkouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh food , so meat , fish , poultry and other fresh goods .
Stores are open , but make sure you check our store finder as hours have changed .
It has put product quantity limitations in place on a select few product lines to ensure availability for as many customers as possible .
The Co-op will be offering priority shopping to the vulnerable and those who care for them at the following times : Mon-Sat : 8am - 9am/ Sun : 10am-11am .

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Supermarkets have adopted new rules for shoppers during the coronavirus outbreak.
The major chains are updating customers over what you are allowed to buy and who is allowed to shop.
Sainsbury's said a family shop should be carried out by one adult - with children left at home where possible.
Other shops are lifting certain rationing restrictions over the items you can purchase, while some say you can only use one trolley when shopping.
The latest supermarket rules and hours for Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland, the Co-op and Waitrose were reported by WalesOnline.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's issued a new update on April 3 - lifting restrictions on the number of items you can buy from Sunday except for some high-demand items including pasta, UHT milk and tinned tomatoes.
Restrictions have been lifted on Easter Eggs.
The group also now requests that adults shop alone, not with a partner or with children.
Sainsbury's now has a queuing system outside stores and markings inside stores to enforce social distancing.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all of its supermarkets will dedicate 8am to 9am to serving elderly customers, disabled customers and their carers.
NHS and social care workers will be able to shop in our supermarkets for half an hour before they open, from Monday to Saturday. Anyone with NHS ID will be able to shop from 07.30 to 08.00 on these days.
All of the supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm Monday – Saturday. With the exception of some stores in Scotland, Sunday opening hours will stay the same (please check on Store Locator for Sunday opening hours in your store). Sainsbury’s Local and petrol station hours will stay the same.
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Tesco
All of its stores (except Express stores) will be prioritising the elderly and most vulnerable for one hour between 9am and 10am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
It is adding an additional hour to prioritise NHS workers every Tuesday and Thursday, along with browsing hour before checkouts open on Sundays.
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight.
Purchase limits remain in place with shoppers restricted to a maximum of 80 items and no more than three of any one line.
(Image: SWNS)
Morrisons
Morrisons is currently offering a one trolley per customer policy. This is in support of the latest government advice that one member of each household should shop for essentials once a day.
It is increasing some item buying limits from three to four per customer and has removed some completely.
There are vinyl stickers on floors to indicate where to stand and queue, staff are controlling the amount of people in the store at any one time and the shop has a dedicated hour for NHS staff in the morning.
To ensure more customers have access to everyday essentials there is a restriction of only three items per customer on every product line online
Asda
Asda has now urged shoppers to go alone where possible and has lifted restrictions on fruit, vegetables and chilled products.
It has temporarily reduced the normal opening hours of stores to 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday.
To support the vital work of the NHS and care workers, it is prioritising NHS/care workers in larger stores every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 9am.
It has put purchasing limits on certain products in store and online and there are floor markings spaced two metres apart at checkouts.
Aldi
All day everyday key workers in the NHS, Police and Fire Service will take priority ahead of queues into stores upon showing a valid ID. This is in addition to early access on a Sunday, where they can enter stores 30 minutes prior to opening.
As well as only one shopper at a time (no couples or families), with one trolley, there are new restrictions on how much you can buy.
• 4 units of antibacterial wipes
• 2 units of antibacterial gel
• 4 units of hand wash and soap
• 4 units of shower gel
• 4 units of bleach
• 4 units of toilet tissue
• 4 units of kitchen roll
• 4 units of tissues
• 2 units of baby formula
• 4 units of pasta
• 4 units of canned tomatoes
• 4 units of canned beans and sausages
• 4 units of part baked bread
• 2 units of UHT milk
• 12 units per online order on wines or spirits
Opening hours have been shortened slightly to 8am-8pm every day, apart from Sundays when hours are 10-am-4pm (9am-6pm in Scotland). This helps colleagues to re-stock products while stores are empty.
Iceland
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public. Each day, elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first. The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop at the final hour of trading (Monday to Saturday).
To check opening times at your local store, visit www.iceland.co.uk
Marks and Spencer
The first hour of trading is set aside for elderly and vulnerable customers on Monday and Thursday and NHS and emergency workers on Tuesday and Friday.
Temporary purchasing restrictions are in place on some products.
Waitrose
Single shoppers only.
Waitrose shops are open as usual.
The first opening hour will be dedicated to elderly and vulnerable shoppers, as well as those who look after them.
NHS staff are given priority at the checkouts.
Waitrose has removed its limits on fresh food, so meat, fish, poultry and other fresh goods.
Lidl
Stores are open, but make sure you check our store finder as hours have changed.
It has put product quantity limitations in place on a select few product lines to ensure availability for as many customers as possible.
Co-op
The Co-op will be offering priority shopping to the vulnerable and those who care for them at the following times: Mon-Sat: 8am - 9am/ Sun: 10am-11am.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Aston Villa fans pile in on goalkeeper debate

Former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent suggested Tom Heaton could benefit from the suspension of the Premier League season by featuring when football does return .
The Aston Villa goalkeeper is currently sidelined by a knee injury sustained in the New Year , since when Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina have played between the sticks .
However , what Bent didn ’ t realise is that Heaton and striker Wesley - who were both injured against Burnley - were effectively closed down for the campaign having been left out of squad Villa submitted to the Premier League .
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presen t - meaning the regulations would need to be changed if the England man was to play any further part in whatever happens with the rest of this season .
However , Heaton should be ready to go next term , as will Nyland and there has been talk that Villa might try to sign Reina permanently .
That ’ s led to an interesting discussion about who is the best No .
1 .
Paul Walker : heaton is way better than reina , i would send reina back if heaton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t play but he is our number 1 hopefully Steer is back when the league restarts and him and Nyland can compete for it because Reina was epic v spurs but rest of it largely underwhelming Luke Bell : Of course I would !
I would swap Reina with steer and nyland .
Steer us underrated !
!
!
!
Martin Sanders : Yes .
Reina is a good keeper but Heaton is better .
Kaylea Mellissa : Shaw Heaton is better than Reina !
!
Heaton all the way !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he organises the defence better Notsa Alliv Hollis : Best keeper weve had for years , let ’ s just look at next season now ( hopefully ) Prashant Patel : It ’ s not even a debate a half fit heaton walks ( or limps ) into the side ahead of Reina Ben Hancox : Tom Heaton all day long , nyland before reina , reina is a liability utv Steve Meredith : Bent is losing it.Heaton is an Automatic recall Charley LouLou Eustace : Deffo ... .. Nyland is better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nyland Dave Bartlett : And no from me I like Reina he can ’ t help the defence being rubbish Rick Lane : Heaton for sure .
And even Nyland should start over Pep .
Patrick Byrne : I have him in now instead of reina Adrian Leonard : Right away ... ... ... think it ’ ll be a while yet ... ..and if fit ... along with Nyland and Steer ... ... .no room for Reina ... ... ... thanks for playing ... time to go home

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Former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent suggested Tom Heaton could benefit from the suspension of the Premier League season by featuring when football does return.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper is currently sidelined by a knee injury sustained in the New Year, since when Orjan Nyland and Pepe Reina have played between the sticks.
However, what Bent didn’t realise is that Heaton and striker Wesley - who were both injured against Burnley - were effectively closed down for the campaign having been left out of squad Villa submitted to the Premier League.
As a result Heaton is not actually registered at presen t - meaning the regulations would need to be changed if the England man was to play any further part in whatever happens with the rest of this season.
However, Heaton should be ready to go next term, as will Nyland and there has been talk that Villa might try to sign Reina permanently.
That’s led to an interesting discussion about who is the best No. 1.
Paul Walker: heaton is way better than reina , i would send reina back if heaton is fit tbh
Chris Healy: He can’t play but he is our number 1 hopefully Steer is back when the league restarts and him and Nyland can compete for it because Reina was epic v spurs but rest of it largely underwhelming
Luke Bell: Of course I would! I would swap Reina with steer and nyland. Steer us underrated!!!!
Martin Sanders: Yes. Reina is a good keeper but Heaton is better.
Kaylea Mellissa: Shaw Heaton is better than Reina!! Heaton all the way!!
Craig Chapman: Keep Oyvind playing, he organises the defence better
Notsa Alliv Hollis: Best keeper weve had for years, let’s just look at next season now (hopefully)
Prashant Patel : It’s not even a debate a half fit heaton walks (or limps) into the side ahead of Reina
Ben Hancox: Tom Heaton all day long, nyland before reina, reina is a liability utv
Steve Meredith: Bent is losing it.Heaton is an Automatic recall
Charley LouLou Eustace: Deffo..... Nyland is better than Reina..... Heaton better than Nyland
Dave Bartlett: And no from me I like Reina he can’t help the defence being rubbish
Rick Lane: Heaton for sure. And even Nyland should start over Pep.
Patrick Byrne: I have him in now instead of reina
Adrian Leonard: Right away .........think it’ll be a while yet.....and if fit...along with Nyland and Steer.......no room for Reina.........thanks for playing...time to go home


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Filip Krovinovic says it would be a dream to play in the Premier League

West Bromwich Albion loanee Filip Krovinovic says it would be a dream to play in the Premier League .
The midfielder , who is spending the season on loan at The Hawthorns borrowed from Benfica , has impressed for Slaven Bilic 's side .
Krovinovic has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Albion this season , scoring two goals and setting up four .
The Baggies are in second place , six points clear of Fulham in third and well placed for a return to the Premier League after a couple of campaigns out .
However , with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seen when the club 's promotion charge will get back underway .
Krovinovic , meanwhile , has hinted at making a permanent move to to Albion by revealing he is keen to test himself in the top flight in England .
“ I don ’ t know anything about it , I just know what the media is writing about , here in Birmingham or Croatia , ” he told the Express and Star .
“ I don ’ t know what will happen but it ’ s clear that every player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in the Premier League.
” Krovinovic , a Croatia Under-21 international , has also turned out for Rio Ave and NK Zagreb , starting his career at the latter .

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West Bromwich Albion loanee Filip Krovinovic says it would be a dream to play in the Premier League.
The midfielder, who is spending the season on loan at The Hawthorns borrowed from Benfica, has impressed for Slaven Bilic 's side.
Krovinovic has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Albion this season, scoring two goals and setting up four.
The Baggies are in second place, six points clear of Fulham in third and well placed for a return to the Premier League after a couple of campaigns out.
However, with coronavirus halting the season indefinitely it remains to be seen when the club's promotion charge will get back underway.
Krovinovic, meanwhile, has hinted at making a permanent move to to Albion by revealing he is keen to test himself in the top flight in England.
“I don’t know anything about it, I just know what the media is writing about, here in Birmingham or Croatia,” he told the Express and Star.
“I don’t know what will happen but it’s clear that every player in the world has a dream of playing in the Premier League.”
Krovinovic, a Croatia Under-21 international, has also turned out for Rio Ave and NK Zagreb, starting his career at the latter.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Crook hollowed-out drawers to hide in every time cops came looking

A prolific criminal who hollowed out a chest of drawers to hide in as he desperately tried to evade capture is to be thrown back in jail .
The 38-year-old managed to escape West Midlands Police officers on three occasions by hiding in his modified drawers - until he was finally rumbled on Thursday ( April 2 ) .
Officers discovered the thief concealed inside the drawers , which appeared to be jammed shut by clothing .
He had hollowed out a section in the bottom of the chest to sneak into every time police came to arrest him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he managed to avoid capture .
But his specially-designed hiding spot was uncovered as eagle-eyed cops returned to his Birmingham home .
The man , who has a history of shoplifting convictions , had been released from a sentence for a public order offence .
But he had failed to attend his probation meetings and therefore will now be returned to prison .
Birmingham Police officers took to social media to share their success story .
They wrote : `` A prolific criminal was found hiding in a chest of drawers he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers came knocking .
`` The 38-year-old was discovered yesterday morning ( 2 April ) concealed inside a chest of drawers which looked like it was jammed shut by clothing .
`` He ’ d hollowed out a section of the bottom of the chest so he could tuck himself away .
`` The man , with a history of shoplifting convictions , even admitted that he ’ d managed to hide from us there on three occasions .
`` The man , who had been released from a sentence for a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probation meetings and so is now being returned to prison . ''

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A prolific criminal who hollowed out a chest of drawers to hide in as he desperately tried to evade capture is to be thrown back in jail.
The 38-year-old managed to escape West Midlands Police officers on three occasions by hiding in his modified drawers - until he was finally rumbled on Thursday (April 2).
Officers discovered the thief concealed inside the drawers, which appeared to be jammed shut by clothing.
He had hollowed out a section in the bottom of the chest to sneak into every time police came to arrest him.
(Image: Peter Harbour)
And for the first three attempts, he managed to avoid capture. But his specially-designed hiding spot was uncovered as eagle-eyed cops returned to his Birmingham home.
The man, who has a history of shoplifting convictions, had been released from a sentence for a public order offence.
But he had failed to attend his probation meetings and therefore will now be returned to prison.
Birmingham Police officers took to social media to share their success story. They wrote: "A prolific criminal was found hiding in a chest of drawers he’d modified to sneak into whenever our officers came knocking.
"The 38-year-old was discovered yesterday morning (2 April) concealed inside a chest of drawers which looked like it was jammed shut by clothing.
"He’d hollowed out a section of the bottom of the chest so he could tuck himself away.
"The man, with a history of shoplifting convictions, even admitted that he’d managed to hide from us there on three occasions.
"The man, who had been released from a sentence for a public order offence, had failed to attend probation meetings and so is now being returned to prison."


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Villa great Gabby Agbonlahor has been trolling Blues again

We ’ ve all got to find ways of amusing ourselves during lockdown – footballers are no different to anyone .
First there was toilet roll keepy-uppy , then the ‘ Show us your game face ’ trend and more recently the 50 press-ups challenge as stars tag each other in .
Social media is also packed with players sticking to their conditioning programmes , while Q & A sessions with fans are also popular .
Aston Villa hero Gabby Agbonlahor held one of those via his Instagram account and he came up with some interesting stuff .
Asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa – Ashley Young , was his answer .
His favourite team to play against ?
Everton .
And his idol growing up ?
Arsenal ’ s Thierry Henry .
His best 100m time ?
One that would have put him in most Olympic finals during his playing career .
Even though he ’ s been retired some time he couldn ’ t resist a pop at local rivals Birmingham City .
Agbonlahor played just under 400 games for Villa and scored 86 goals before officially retiring in March last year .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his performances – and goalscoring feats , against Blues .

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We’ve all got to find ways of amusing ourselves during lockdown – footballers are no different to anyone.
First there was toilet roll keepy-uppy, then the ‘Show us your game face’ trend and more recently the 50 press-ups challenge as stars tag each other in.
Social media is also packed with players sticking to their conditioning programmes, while Q&A sessions with fans are also popular.
Aston Villa hero Gabby Agbonlahor held one of those via his Instagram account and he came up with some interesting stuff.
Asked about the best team-mate he played with at Villa – Ashley Young, was his answer.
(Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en)
His favourite team to play against? Everton.
(Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en)
And his idol growing up? Arsenal’s Thierry Henry.
(Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en)
His best 100m time? One that would have put him in most Olympic finals during his playing career.
(Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en)
Even though he’s been retired some time he couldn’t resist a pop at local rivals Birmingham City.
(Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en) (Image: https://www.instagram.com/ga11official/?hl=en)
Agbonlahor played just under 400 games for Villa and scored 86 goals before officially retiring in March last year.
He will forever be remembered among Villa fans for his performances – and goalscoring feats, against Blues.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Crystal Palace linked with £11m move for Nathan Ferguson

Nathan Ferguson is back on Crystal Palace 's radar , according to reports .
The Express and Star claim that the Selhurst Park side are eyeing another move for the full-back , who was set to join Palace in January before the 19-year-old failed a medical .
Ferguson was set to make the move to the Premier League for an initial £11 million with the fee to rise by £1m if various add-ons were taken into account .
He is out of contract in the summer , although with the coronavirus pandemic halting the 2019-20 season indefinitely it remains to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 30 will be extended if the season lasts into the summer months .
Should he make the move to Palace then Slaven Bilic 's side will be due compensation with the youngster coming through the ranks at The Hawthorns and given that an £11m fee was agreed a tribunal would likely rule the Baggies are due a similar amount .
He joined the club 11 years ago and was handed his debut on the opening day of the season , a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest .
He has made 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are second and six points clear of Fulham in third place with nine games to gp .
Ferguson has had surgery on the knee that led him to fail the medical and is undergoing his recovery .

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Nathan Ferguson is back on Crystal Palace's radar, according to reports.
It is claimed that the Selhurst Park side are eyeing another move for the full-back, who was set to join Palace in January before the 19-year-old failed a medical.
Ferguson was set to make the move to the Premier League for an initial £11 million with the fee to rise by £1m if various add-ons were taken into account.
He is out of contract in the summer, although with the coronavirus pandemic halting the 2019-20 season indefinitely it remains to be seen whether deals which usually finish on June 30 will be extended if the season lasts into the summer months.
Should he make the move to Palace then Slaven Bilic 's side will be due compensation with the youngster coming through the ranks at The Hawthorns and given that an £11m fee was agreed a tribunal would likely rule the Baggies are due a similar amount.
He joined the club 11 years ago and was handed his debut on the opening day of the season, a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
He has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Albion, who are second and six points clear of Fulham in third place with nine games to gp.
Ferguson has had surgery on the knee that led him to fail the medical and is undergoing his recovery.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Gary Cahill explains why he chose Crystal Palace amid Villa interest

In the summer of 2019 Gary Cahill ’ s gilded Chelsea career was over .
After two Premier League titles , two FA Cup , two Europa Leagues , a League Cup and an unforgettable Champions League title the veteran defender hit the open market .
That piqued the interest of Aston Villa , who had been linked with the experienced centre half in the previous transfer window as well .
In the end Tyrone Mings arrived , as did Ezri Konsa and Bjorn Engels as the club went down a more youthful route and there would be no homecoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system at Bodymoor Heath to make 31 appearances before leaving in 2008 .
From Cahill ’ s point of view , having had a bruising experience under Maurizio Sarri , it was all about who he ’ d be working with – which was why he opted for his former England boss Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace .
“ My thought process behind going to Palace was I ’ d worked with Roy and Ray ( Lewington ) before .
I knew them very well , and it ’ s a solid club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s been in the Premier League for seven years .
You have to ask yourself : why are you moving ?
“ You ’ re moving to play regularly but you ’ re also moving because you want to have an impact .
I saw this as an opportunity to do that.
” Cahill has worked under some of the biggest names in football , David O ’ Leary gave him his Villa debut – in an 8-3 win at Wycombe , before being replaced by Martin O ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At Chelsea he worked under Andre Villas-Boas , Roberto Di Matteo , Rafael Benitez , Jose Mourinho , Guus Hiddink , Antonio Conte and Sarri .
“ I ’ ve tried to take the good and bad .
Roy comes into his element when we go on the tactical “ side .
Every manager has a different outlook on how he wants to defend .
`` Look at Conte and his back three .
I ’ ve always been taught ‘ stay goal-side , stay goal-side , stay goal-side ’ .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are different elements to defending .
Roy is the same.. ''

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In the summer of 2019 Gary Cahill’s gilded Chelsea career was over.
After two Premier League titles, two FA Cup, two Europa Leagues, a League Cup and an unforgettable Champions League title the veteran defender hit the open market.
That piqued the interest of Aston Villa, who had been linked with the experienced centre half in the previous transfer window as well.
In the end Tyrone Mings arrived, as did Ezri Konsa and Bjorn Engels as the club went down a more youthful route and there would be no homecoming for a player who burst through the system at Bodymoor Heath to make 31 appearances before leaving in 2008.
From Cahill’s point of view, having had a bruising experience under Maurizio Sarri, it was all about who he’d be working with – which was why he opted for his former England boss Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace.
“My thought process behind going to Palace was I’d worked with Roy and Ray (Lewington) before. I knew them very well, and it’s a solid club,” Cahill told the Daily Mail.
“It’s been in the Premier League for seven years. You have to ask yourself: why are you moving?
“You’re moving to play regularly but you’re also moving because you want to have an impact. I saw this as an opportunity to do that.”
Cahill has worked under some of the biggest names in football, David O’Leary gave him his Villa debut – in an 8-3 win at Wycombe, before being replaced by Martin O’Neill who sold him to Bolton.
At Chelsea he worked under Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez, Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddink, Antonio Conte and Sarri.
“I’ve tried to take the good and bad. Roy comes into his element when we go on the tactical “side. Every manager has a different outlook on how he wants to defend.
"Look at Conte and his back three. I’ve always been taught ‘stay goal-side, stay goal-side, stay goal-side’.
“But Conte wanted you to screen in front. There are different elements to defending. Roy is the same.."


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Aston Villa's Mbwana Samatta issues stern warning to fellow citizens

Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta has told his fellow Tanzanians not to take the coronavirus lightly as the pandemic continue .
Covid-19 has claimed nearly 60,000 lives worldwide and has infected a total of 1,118,221 people .
So far Tanzania has claimed one life with 20 confirmed cases recording prompting the government to ban public gatherings , close schools and suspend sporting competitions .
Samatta , who signed for Villa from Belgian side Genk in January , has conducted an interview with Tanzanian website Daily News from his home in Birmingham .
Villa are currently on an enforced break because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday extending it indefinitely until it is safe for competitive sport to return .
Samatta is revered in Tanzania and has moved to offer his fellow citizens some advice regarding the virus .
`` It is very important to protect each one of us from against the disaster and pray to God that life returns to normal soon , '' he said .
`` The only important thing is to make sure they take all necessary measures not to spread infections .
`` My advice to Tanzanians ; do not make jokes about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and health authorities advise on how to protect yourselves and loved ones . ''
Regarding himself , Samatta is taking all the precautions necessary with Prime Minister Boris Johnson implementing measures last week limiting the movement of the public .
`` All I can do is try as much as possible to protect myself and family from Covid-19 , '' Samatta added .
`` It is somewhat tricky to prevent but better try because prevention is better than cure .
I take time to play with children , watch television and skip rope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strictly following the training guidelines that were also given to me by coach .
`` It is not that easy without playing football .
I love football , it is my life , so it is difficult but we have to follow instructions .
`` I am good and okay at home in Birmingham ... this is the second biggest city in England after London and already many cases have been reported . ''

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Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta has told his fellow Tanzanians not to take the coronavirus lightly as the pandemic continue.
Covid-19 has claimed nearly 60,000 lives worldwide and has infected a total of 1,118,221 people.
So far Tanzania has claimed one life with 20 confirmed cases recording prompting the government to ban public gatherings, close schools and suspend sporting competitions.
Samatta, who signed for Villa from Belgian side Genk in January, has conducted an interview with Tanzanian website Daily News from his home in Birmingham.
Villa are currently on an enforced break because of coronavirus, with the Premier League yesterday extending it indefinitely until it is safe for competitive sport to return.
Samatta is revered in Tanzania and has moved to offer his fellow citizens some advice regarding the virus.
"It is very important to protect each one of us from against the disaster and pray to God that life returns to normal soon," he said.
"The only important thing is to make sure they take all necessary measures not to spread infections.
"My advice to Tanzanians; do not make jokes about the virus, follow all the government and health authorities advise on how to protect yourselves and loved ones."
Regarding himself, Samatta is taking all the precautions necessary with Prime Minister Boris Johnson implementing measures last week limiting the movement of the public.
"All I can do is try as much as possible to protect myself and family from Covid-19," Samatta added.
"It is somewhat tricky to prevent but better try because prevention is better than cure. I take time to play with children, watch television and skip rope to burn calories.
"I am strictly following the training guidelines that were also given to me by coach.
"It is not that easy without playing football. I love football, it is my life, so it is difficult but we have to follow instructions.
"I am good and okay at home in Birmingham...this is the second biggest city in England after London and already many cases have been reported."


birminghammail--2020-04-04--We simulated Aston Villa vs Wolves to see what could have happened this weekend

Ahead of this Saturday , fans of Aston Villa and Wolves would have been looking forward to their teams facing off in the Midlands derby , with both sides in need of a win , but for very different reasons .
A win for Wolves could mean they move into the top four in the Premier League , whilst a win for Villa could see them move out of the relegation zone and one step closer to survival .
But , with the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world , the game has quite rightly been suspended , with the safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But , what if we would play the game on the virtual pitch instead ?
We did just that , using FIFA 20 , to see what could have happened on Saturday .
To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself , to give us a unique prediction .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the simulation as realistic as possible .
We predict that Aston Villa could have set up in a 3-5-2 formation , with the line-up as follows ; Nyland ; Konsa , Engels , Mings ; Guilbert , Douglas Luiz , McGinn , Grealish , Targett ; Samatta , Davis .
We predict that Wolves could have set up in a 3-4-3 formation , with their line-up as follows ; Patricio , Coady , Boly , Saiss ; Doherty , Neves , Moutinho , Jonny ; Jota , Jimenez , Traore .
FIFA 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very scrappy affair , with neither side putting in a good performance , but that one moment of real quality decided the game .
That moment of quality came in the 31st minute of the game , with Wolves going ahead thanks to a brilliant goal involving Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez .
The Spaniard went on a brilliant run on the right of midfield , beating a few Villa players before sending a low cross into the area towards the Mexican striker , who took a touch , held off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near post .
A good goal in an otherwise poor game .
Villa responded instantly to their credit , with Kienan Davis drawing a fantastic save from Rui Patricio , but that was about all they could muster in the first-half .
After the break Wolves looked comfortable , with Villa not really able to trouble Nuno Espirito Santo 's side .
Their only real chance of the second-half fell to substitute Trezeguet , who got his head on a cross from Jack Grealish , but he could only steer his effort just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end , it was Wolves who claimed the three points , with Villa unable to match their local rivals .
Here are the full-time stats .
As you can see , very few shots on target for either side , which summarises just how poor the game was as a spectactle .
Villa 's best player on the day was Matt Targett , who made some brilliant runs down the left and played well throughout .
For Wolves , Jimenez was outstanding , scoring the winning goal and leading the line impressively .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic is of paramount importance , which has led some football fans to use virtual versions of football to pass the time , with FIFA 20 one of the most popular games out there .
FIFA 20 predicts that the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolves would n't have been a classic by any means , but that Wolves would scrape a scrappy 0-1 win at Villa Park .
What do you make of our FIFA 20 simulation ?

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Ahead of this Saturday, fans of Aston Villa and Wolves would have been looking forward to their teams facing off in the Midlands derby, with both sides in need of a win, but for very different reasons.
A win for Wolves could mean they move into the top four in the Premier League, whilst a win for Villa could see them move out of the relegation zone and one step closer to survival. But, with the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, the game has quite rightly been suspended, with the safety of players, staff and fans paramount.
But, what if we would play the game on the virtual pitch instead?
We did just that, using FIFA 20, to see what could have happened on Saturday.
Aston Villa vs Wolves score predicted on FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself, to give us a unique prediction.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions, to make the simulation as realistic as possible.
We predict that Aston Villa could have set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with the line-up as follows; Nyland; Konsa, Engels, Mings; Guilbert, Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Grealish, Targett; Samatta, Davis.
We predict that Wolves could have set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with their line-up as follows; Patricio, Coady, Boly, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Jonny; Jota, Jimenez, Traore.
FIFA 20 predicts that this game would have been a very scrappy affair, with neither side putting in a good performance, but that one moment of real quality decided the game.
That moment of quality came in the 31st minute of the game, with Wolves going ahead thanks to a brilliant goal involving Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez.
The Spaniard went on a brilliant run on the right of midfield, beating a few Villa players before sending a low cross into the area towards the Mexican striker, who took a touch, held off the defender and steered the ball into the near post.
A good goal in an otherwise poor game.
Villa responded instantly to their credit, with Kienan Davis drawing a fantastic save from Rui Patricio, but that was about all they could muster in the first-half.
After the break Wolves looked comfortable, with Villa not really able to trouble Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
Their only real chance of the second-half fell to substitute Trezeguet, who got his head on a cross from Jack Grealish, but he could only steer his effort just wide of the post.
In the end, it was Wolves who claimed the three points, with Villa unable to match their local rivals.
Full-time score: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves
Here are the full-time stats.
As you can see, very few shots on target for either side, which summarises just how poor the game was as a spectactle.
Villa's best player on the day was Matt Targett, who made some brilliant runs down the left and played well throughout.
For Wolves, Jimenez was outstanding, scoring the winning goal and leading the line impressively.
Obviously the safety of everyone during this coronavirus pandemic is of paramount importance, which has led some football fans to use virtual versions of football to pass the time, with FIFA 20 one of the most popular games out there.
FIFA 20 predicts that the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolves wouldn't have been a classic by any means, but that Wolves would scrape a scrappy 0-1 win at Villa Park.
What do you make of our FIFA 20 simulation?


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Aston Villa fans react to suggestions Premier League could finish in China

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to bizarre proposals that the rest of the Premier League season could be played out in China .
Coronavirus had forced the League to postpone all fixtures until the end of April before meetings were held yesterday .
It was decided that the 2019-20 season would be put on an enforced hiatus indefinitely until it was safe for the sport to return .
On Thursday , The Athletic reported that the League was looking at alternatives to playing the remaining matches domestically .
China , where the Covid-19 outbreak started , has recorded 3,326 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingdom , meanwhile , confirmed yesterday that it had registered 3,605 fatalities from 38,168 cases .
It appears China is starting to recover from the virus and that is why the League are reportedly exploring the idea .
However , that has n't gone down well with Villa fans as one would expect .
Here 's what they had to say on social media ... Ian Hart : Belarus looks good this time of year Royston Birkin : Makes complete sense - play matches at the source of the outbreak David P Lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1st Ben Tube : If true all games should be free for all to watch Samantha Jayne : What a load of tripe .
As for getting money back from the club 's are the broadcasters then going to give back what we 've been paying for sky sports/bt sports each month ?
Russell Ames : Behave are they letting UK residents travel to china Andy Ball : What ?
?
?
Just cancel next season , and finish this one when possible Andrew Webb : Have they actually considered the logistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then return to this country .
Once this is under control , there needs for some considerable time be tests on people coming into the country & a 14 day isolation period Paula Courtney : This is an April Fool two days too late .
Sean Glover : Thats me done with football if this happens

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to bizarre proposals that the rest of the Premier League season could be played out in China.
Coronavirus had forced the League to postpone all fixtures until the end of April before meetings were held yesterday.
It was decided that the 2019-20 season would be put on an enforced hiatus indefinitely until it was safe for the sport to return.
On Thursday, The Athletic reported that the League was looking at alternatives to playing the remaining matches domestically.
China, where the Covid-19 outbreak started, has recorded 3,326 deaths from 81,639 cases.
The United Kingdom, meanwhile, confirmed yesterday that it had registered 3,605 fatalities from 38,168 cases.
It appears China is starting to recover from the virus and that is why the League are reportedly exploring the idea.
However, that hasn't gone down well with Villa fans as one would expect.
Here's what they had to say on social media...
Ian Hart : Belarus looks good this time of year
Royston Birkin : Makes complete sense - play matches at the source of the outbreak
David P Lane : Thought April fools day was on the 1st
Ben Tube : If true all games should be free for all to watch
Samantha Jayne : What a load of tripe. As for getting money back from the club's are the broadcasters then going to give back what we've been paying for sky sports/bt sports each month?
Russell Ames : Behave are they letting UK residents travel to china
Andy Ball : What??? Just cancel next season, and finish this one when possible
Andrew Webb : Have they actually considered the logistics & testing required to go to China and then return to this country. Once this is under control, there needs for some considerable time be tests on people coming into the country & a 14 day isolation period
Paula Courtney : This is an April Fool two days too late.
Sean Glover : Thats me done with football if this happens


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Zidane praises target as rivals join race

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from Birmingham Live .
We will be keeping you @ @ @ @ @ the latest Villa news and views on Saturday , April 4 2020 .
Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ suspended indefinitely yesterday as the Premier League announced a further extension to the break already @ @ @ @ @ .
Covid-19 , which has claimed 3,605 lives in the United Kingdom , has put @ @ @ @ @ sport in the country and the enforced hiatus looks set to continue well into the @ @ @ @ @ all the latest on that situation and much more from B6 right here on today @ @ @ @ @ along on our rolling live blog below for all the action ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Brian Dick, Richard Cusack)

Hello and welcome to Friday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views.
Dean Smith's team have had their season suspended indefinitely and staff members and players are currently being asked to stay at home by the government.
There will be all the latest on that situation and any transfer updates and rumours from B6 right here on today's live blog.
Follow along on our rolling live blog below for all the action...


birminghammail--2020-04-04--West Brom season delayed by latest EFL statement

Former West Bromwich Albion player Tyler Roberts is clear that there are no hard feelings - or 'wrongdoings ' in his departure from the Baggies .
The Albion academy graduate left West Brom in 2018 to join Championship promotion rivals Leeds after being linked with a move to AC Milan , and one of his greatest moments in a Leeds shirt came against his former club .
Last season , Roberts ran the show has Leeds cruised to a 4-0 home win over West Brom , and the player has stated that the Elland Road victory is one of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home last season , ” said Roberts to Leeds United club media when asked about his favourite moment in a Leeds shirt .
“ Not just because it was my old team , because there were no wrongdoings or anything like that . ''
Roberts particularly enjoyed the atmosphere at the stadium as Leeds romped to victory .
“ I just think the atmosphere that was created by the fans , I ’ ve never experienced playing in something like that before , it was like a party inside of the stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the whole game it was bouncing , it was so sick.
” It 's a much closer battle between the two clubs this season - with both vying for automatic promotion until the EFL season was suspended .
Roberts has appeared in 14 matches for Leeds this season , scoring three goals .
The 2019/20 EFL campaign will not resume until it is safe to do so , a statement from the EFL has today confirmed .
This means that it will be a while before West Bromwich Albion return to action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League Two campaigns were on hold until April 30 , but have now been suspended until further notice because of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak .
The EFL ’ s statement runs parallel to that of the Premier League ’ s , who have also suspended their season until it is safe for matches to resume as well .
A statement from the EFL said : “ As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the EFL , Premier League , FA and Barclays FA Women ’ s Super League and FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to postpone its football competitions until it is safe to resume .
“ Football is committed in supporting the Government ’ s efforts in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak and the staging of football matches in this country .
It is clearly something that simply can not happen at this time .
The thoughts of everyone associated with the EFL and its member Clubs are with anyone currently affected by the coronavirus .
“ The situation will be kept under constant review with matches only returning at an appropriate point and based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government departments and health authorities .
“ The EFL also notes and appreciates the decision taken today by the Premier League in respect of the short-term financial relief it is to provide EFL Clubs through the advancement of solidarity payments , parachute payments and Academy Grants .
These actions will have a positive impact on individual Clubs across our three divisions at a difficult and uncertain time.
” A massive hint has been dropped regarding the future of the current English football season , and how Birmingham City , West Bromwich Albion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Championship might end up completing the season .
UEFA have moved to confirm that the traditional English football blackout on 3pm on Saturday 's has been lifted after an FA request .
That means that future matches kicking off at 3pm - the majority of Championship fixtures - can be televised on Sky Sports or individual iFollow services .

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Tyler Roberts
Former West Bromwich Albion player Tyler Roberts is clear that there are no hard feelings - or 'wrongdoings' in his departure from the Baggies.
The Albion academy graduate left West Brom in 2018 to join Championship promotion rivals Leeds after being linked with a move to AC Milan, and one of his greatest moments in a Leeds shirt came against his former club.
Last season, Roberts ran the show has Leeds cruised to a 4-0 home win over West Brom, and the player has stated that the Elland Road victory is one of his favourite Leeds moments.
“West Brom at home last season,” said Roberts to Leeds United club media when asked about his favourite moment in a Leeds shirt.
“Not just because it was my old team, because there were no wrongdoings or anything like that."
Roberts particularly enjoyed the atmosphere at the stadium as Leeds romped to victory.
“I just think the atmosphere that was created by the fans, I’ve never experienced playing in something like that before, it was like a party inside of the stadium. Because we scored so early, for the whole game it was bouncing, it was so sick.”
It's a much closer battle between the two clubs this season - with both vying for automatic promotion until the EFL season was suspended.
Roberts has appeared in 14 matches for Leeds this season, scoring three goals.
EFL statement
The 2019/20 EFL campaign will not resume until it is safe to do so, a statement from the EFL has today confirmed.
This means that it will be a while before West Bromwich Albion return to action.
The Championship, League One and League Two campaigns were on hold until April 30, but have now been suspended until further notice because of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak.
The EFL’s statement runs parallel to that of the Premier League’s, who have also suspended their season until it is safe for matches to resume as well.
A statement from the EFL said: “As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the EFL, Premier League, FA and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship has today collectively agreed to postpone its football competitions until it is safe to resume.
“Football is committed in supporting the Government’s efforts in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak and the staging of football matches in this country. It is clearly something that simply cannot happen at this time. The thoughts of everyone associated with the EFL and its member Clubs are with anyone currently affected by the coronavirus.
“The situation will be kept under constant review with matches only returning at an appropriate point and based on the latest guidance provided by the relevant Government departments and health authorities.
“The EFL also notes and appreciates the decision taken today by the Premier League in respect of the short-term financial relief it is to provide EFL Clubs through the advancement of solidarity payments, parachute payments and Academy Grants. These actions will have a positive impact on individual Clubs across our three divisions at a difficult and uncertain time.”
TV Ruling
A massive hint has been dropped regarding the future of the current English football season, and how Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Brentford and the rest of the Championship might end up completing the season.
UEFA have moved to confirm that the traditional English football blackout on 3pm on Saturday's has been lifted after an FA request.
That means that future matches kicking off at 3pm - the majority of Championship fixtures - can be televised on Sky Sports or individual iFollow services.
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birminghammail--2020-04-04--Coronavirus lockdown sparking surge in harmful drinking in Birmingham

Social distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking , a charity has warned - with one in five people in Birmingham already overdoing the booze before the lockdown .
The necessary social distancing measures in place to slow down the spread of Covid19 mean many people are staying at home and becoming more socially isolated .
Data from the drug , alcohol and mental health charity We Are With You shows that 80 % of the older adults it supports drink at home alone , citing issues such as loneliness and lack of social contact as key reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to drink on their own at home , with 50 % of people in this category citing a loss of a sense of purpose as a reason for increasing their alcohol use .
Now the charity warns that increased social isolation could lead to a surge in harmful drinking across the population .
Research by market research firm Kantar found alcohol sales increased by 22 % in March , with Britons spending an extra £160m on alcohol in the first three weeks of the month .
Harmful alcohol consumption is defined by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 14 units per week , equivalent to six pints of beer or six glasses of wine .
If people exceed these limits they are at increased risk of developing health issues such as liver disease , high blood pressure , cancer and strokes .
Increased drinking could also put extra strain on the NHS through alcohol related hospital admissions , while regular alcohol use can lower people 's immune system .
Figures from PHE show that 19 % of adults in Birmingham regularly consume more than 14 units a week - lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile 1.5 % of people in Birmingham are estimated to have an alcohol dependence , and are potentially in need of specialist treatment .
Laura Bunt , Acting CEO at We Are With You said : “ These are really difficult times for everyone .
Our experience of working with people to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink shows that social isolation is a big factor in why people may drink more heavily .
“ Coupled with the huge anxiety of living through a pandemic , this means we could see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol at home .
“ Harmful drinking can impact people ’ s physical and mental health , so I hope our simple tips to help reduce alcohol consumption are useful for anyone who might be worried they are drinking too much at this time .
“ It ’ s also really important people know they aren ’ t alone through this crisis .
Our services are still available to help anyone make healthier choices .
Look up the treatment service in your local area or you can talk to a trained advisor via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity has offered some simple tips to reduce your drinking , including having drink free days , finding a routine and staying in touch with friends and family .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Annie Gouk, James Rodger)

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Social distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking, a charity has warned - with one in five people in Birmingham already overdoing the booze before the lockdown.
The necessary social distancing measures in place to slow down the spread of Covid19 mean many people are staying at home and becoming more socially isolated.
Data from the drug, alcohol and mental health charity We Are With You shows that 80% of the older adults it supports drink at home alone, citing issues such as loneliness and lack of social contact as key reasons.
Higher risk drinkers are much more likely to drink on their own at home, with 50% of people in this category citing a loss of a sense of purpose as a reason for increasing their alcohol use.
Now the charity warns that increased social isolation could lead to a surge in harmful drinking across the population.
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Research by market research firm Kantar found alcohol sales increased by 22% in March, with Britons spending an extra £160m on alcohol in the first three weeks of the month.
Harmful alcohol consumption is defined by Public Health England as someone drinking more than 14 units per week, equivalent to six pints of beer or six glasses of wine.
If people exceed these limits they are at increased risk of developing health issues such as liver disease, high blood pressure, cancer and strokes.
Increased drinking could also put extra strain on the NHS through alcohol related hospital admissions, while regular alcohol use can lower people's immune system.
Figures from PHE show that 19% of adults in Birmingham regularly consume more than 14 units a week - lower than the national average of 26%.
Meanwhile 1.5% of people in Birmingham are estimated to have an alcohol dependence, and are potentially in need of specialist treatment.
Laura Bunt, Acting CEO at We Are With You said: “These are really difficult times for everyone. Our experience of working with people to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink shows that social isolation is a big factor in why people may drink more heavily.
“Coupled with the huge anxiety of living through a pandemic, this means we could see a big rise in people drinking more alcohol at home.
“Harmful drinking can impact people’s physical and mental health, so I hope our simple tips to help reduce alcohol consumption are useful for anyone who might be worried they are drinking too much at this time.
“It’s also really important people know they aren’t alone through this crisis. Our services are still available to help anyone make healthier choices. Look up the treatment service in your local area or you can talk to a trained advisor via our online chat at www.wearewithyou.org.uk.”
The charity has offered some simple tips to reduce your drinking, including having drink free days, finding a routine and staying in touch with friends and family.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Social distancing, self isolating and shielding - your questions answered

The UK Government 's measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic have brought a whole new set of phrases into daily use .
Terms such as social distancing , self-isolating and shielding have become commonplace , along with furloughing and also coronavirus itself .
But what does it all mean and what exactly are the rules ?
The Government says social distancing means measures to reduce social interaction between people .
It 's what is widely being referred to as lockdown .
The aim is to stop the spread of Covid-19 .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` This advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an instruction - to stay at home , protect lives and then you are all doing your part . ''
The steps are to : • Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough • Avoid non-essential use of public transport when possible • Work from home , where possible .
Your employer should support you to do this .
Refer to employer guidance for more information • Avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres and similar venues are currently shut as infections spread easily in closed spaces where people gather together .
• Avoid gatherings with friends and family .
Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone , internet , and social media • Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services The Government advised people `` to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible . ''
This applies particularly if you are over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or are pregnant .
When outside the home , you should stay at least two metres away from others wherever possible .
Self-isolating means staying indoors at home if you have coronavirus symptoms or live with someone who does .
If you have symptoms , you need to self-isolate for seven days .
After that time , you can stop self-isolating if your temperature has gone .
But if you still have a fever , then you should continue self-isolating until it returns to normal .
You do not need to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days .
That 's because a cough can last for several weeks after the infection has gone .
Full guidance from the Government on what to do in households with possible Covid-19 can be found here Shielding is a measure to protect people who are medically described as extremely vulnerable , by minimising their interaction with others .
It applies where the person is living in their own home , with or without additional support .
These people are being advised to stay at home at all times and avoid any face-to-face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 weeks from the day they receive a letter from their GP .
People who are medically termed to be extremely vulnerable are : These include people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy , people with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy , people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia , lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment , people having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer , people having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inhibitors , and people who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months , or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs 3 .
People with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis , severe asthma and severe COPD .
4 .
People with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase the risk of infections ( such as SCID , homozygous sickle cell ) .
5 .
People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection .
6 .
Women who are pregnant with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Can I go outside into the garden ?
The NHS says that you can go outside into your garden .
And the Goverrnment advice on social distancing urges people to try to stay healthy by doing things such as opening windows to let in fresh air , getting natural sunlight and getting outside into the garden .
Remember to stay at least two metres from others who are not part of your household group .
This will be important to remember if you have a shared , open or communal garden that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access .
Can I go for a walk ?
Under social distancing rules , you are allowed one form of exercise a day - alone or with members of your household .
The Government states : `` People must stay at home as much as possible to reduce the spread of the virus .
But you can also still go outside once a day for a walk , run , cycle .
`` When doing this you must minimise the time you are out of your home and stay at least two metres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from your household . ''
You can go to the local park for outdoor exercise once a day but only alone or with members of your household , not in groups .
Communal places within parks such as sports courts , playgrounds and outdoor gyms have been closed .
People are urged to use parks responsibly and keep two metres apart from others at all times .
Unless you are with members of your household , gatherings of more than two people in parks and other public spaces have been banned .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and issue fines if necessary .
If you do not have symptoms of coronavirus , the Government say you can leave your house to exercise once a day and should walk your dog at the same time .
You should minimise the time spent outside the home and remain two metres away from anyone who is not part of your household .
If you are a dog owner but are self-isolating , ask someone outside your household to walk your dog for you .
All non-essential trips to vets should be avoided .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you must phone the vet to arrange the best approach to meet your pets ’ needs .
If you are walking a dog for someone else who is unable to leave their house because they are self-isolating or being shielded , wash your hands before and after handling the dog and keep two metres away from other people and animals , including when taking/returning the dog to the owner .
The Government says there is no evidence of coronavirus circulating in pets or other animals in the UK and there is nothing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humans .
But in line with the general advice on fighting coronavirus , you should wash your hands regularly , including before and after contact with animals .
What if you are pregnant or diabetic ?
Social distancing applies to everyone , including if you are diabetic .
Diabetes UK has some specific coronavirus advice to help diabetics stay healthy here .
Those who are pregnant are among those at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus .
They are strongly advised to follow social distancing measures , along with those over 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underlying health condition .
If you are pregnant and share your address with someone who needs to stay at home , you are advised to go and stay somewhere else if possible .
If that is not possible you should stay at least two metres from them as much as you can and , if possible , use a different bathroom , different towels , use the kitchen separately , avoid sharing a bed and regularly clean surfaces you both touch ( including door handles , remote controls , handrails and table tops @ @

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The UK Government's measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic have brought a whole new set of phrases into daily use.
Terms such as social distancing, self-isolating and shielding have become commonplace, along with furloughing and also coronavirus itself.
But what does it all mean and what exactly are the rules?
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Social distancing
The Government says social distancing means measures to reduce social interaction between people.
It's what is widely being referred to as lockdown. The aim is to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "This advice is not a request, it is an instruction - to stay at home, protect lives and then you are all doing your part."
The steps are to:
Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough Avoid non-essential use of public transport when possible Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Refer to employer guidance for more information Avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces, noting that pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and similar venues are currently shut as infections spread easily in closed spaces where people gather together. Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
The Government advised people "to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible."
This applies particularly if you are over 70, have an underlying health condition, or are pregnant.
When outside the home, you should stay at least two metres away from others wherever possible.
Self-isolating
Self-isolating means staying indoors at home if you have coronavirus symptoms or live with someone who does.
If you have symptoms, you need to self-isolate for seven days.
After that time, you can stop self-isolating if your temperature has gone. But if you still have a fever, then you should continue self-isolating until it returns to normal.
You do not need to self-isolate if you just have a cough after seven days. That's because a cough can last for several weeks after the infection has gone.
Full guidance from the Government on what to do in households with possible Covid-19 can be found here
Shielding
Shielding is a measure to protect people who are medically described as extremely vulnerable, by minimising their interaction with others.
It applies where the person is living in their own home, with or without additional support.
These people are being advised to stay at home at all times and avoid any face-to-face contact for a period of at least 12 weeks from the day they receive a letter from their GP.
People who are medically termed to be extremely vulnerable are:
1. Solid organ transplant recipients.
2. People with specific cancers.
These include people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy, people with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy, people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment, people having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer, people having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors, and people who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs
3. People with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and severe COPD.
4. People with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase the risk of infections (such as SCID, homozygous sickle cell).
5. People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection.
6. Women who are pregnant with significant heart disease, congenital or acquired.
Your questions answered:
Can I go outside into the garden?
The NHS says that you can go outside into your garden.
And the Goverrnment advice on social distancing urges people to try to stay healthy by doing things such as opening windows to let in fresh air, getting natural sunlight and getting outside into the garden.
Remember to stay at least two metres from others who are not part of your household group. This will be important to remember if you have a shared, open or communal garden that neighbours or other local people can also access.
Can I go for a walk?
Under social distancing rules, you are allowed one form of exercise a day - alone or with members of your household.
The Government states: "People must stay at home as much as possible to reduce the spread of the virus. But you can also still go outside once a day for a walk, run, cycle.
"When doing this you must minimise the time you are out of your home and stay at least two metres away from anyone else that isn't from your household."
You can go to the local park for outdoor exercise once a day but only alone or with members of your household, not in groups.
Communal places within parks such as sports courts, playgrounds and outdoor gyms have been closed.
People are urged to use parks responsibly and keep two metres apart from others at all times.
Unless you are with members of your household, gatherings of more than two people in parks and other public spaces have been banned. The police have the powers to disperse gatherings and issue fines if necessary.
Can I walk my dog?
If you do not have symptoms of coronavirus, the Government say you can leave your house to exercise once a day and should walk your dog at the same time.
You should minimise the time spent outside the home and remain two metres away from anyone who is not part of your household.
If you are a dog owner but are self-isolating, ask someone outside your household to walk your dog for you.
All non-essential trips to vets should be avoided. If your pet needs urgent treatment, you must phone the vet to arrange the best approach to meet your pets’ needs.
If you are walking a dog for someone else who is unable to leave their house because they are self-isolating or being shielded, wash your hands before and after handling the dog and keep two metres away from other people and animals, including when taking/returning the dog to the owner.
The Government says there is no evidence of coronavirus circulating in pets or other animals in the UK and there is nothing to suggest animals may transmit the disease to humans.
But in line with the general advice on fighting coronavirus, you should wash your hands regularly, including before and after contact with animals.
What if you are pregnant or diabetic?
Social distancing applies to everyone, including if you are diabetic.
Diabetes UK has some specific coronavirus advice to help diabetics stay healthy here.
Those who are pregnant are among those at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus. They are strongly advised to follow social distancing measures, along with those over 70 and those of any age with an underlying health condition.
If you are pregnant and share your address with someone who needs to stay at home, you are advised to go and stay somewhere else if possible.
If that is not possible you should stay at least two metres from them as much as you can and, if possible, use a different bathroom, different towels, use the kitchen separately, avoid sharing a bed and regularly clean surfaces you both touch (including door handles, remote controls, handrails and table tops).


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Best Easter eggs to get delivered as UK lockdown continues

Easter has sneaked up on us very quickly because everything has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic .
And while there have been Easter eggs in the shops for sometime now , our thoughts have all been on essential provisions to keep us going during the lockdown .
So now is the time to turn your attention to Easter 2020 if you have n't done so already .
After all , an Easter treat could help cheer you up during the crisis .
Especially one that involves chocolate .
Those who are self-isolating or who are shielding for three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy Easter eggs for themselves or friends and relatives , so delivery is the only option .
And if you are healthy and able to leave the house , it 's possible to buy Easter eggs when you 're in the supermarket getting the essential groceries - but what about all the ones you normally take around to relatives such as grandchildren ?
Again , delivery is the only option .
So we have taken a look at the best options for Easter egg deliveries this year .
Add to basket !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ egg and two Cadbury Wispa chocolate bars .
The Easter Egg has been made with Cadbury Dairy Milk .
249g .
Get it on Amazon here Lindt milk chocolate shell egg with assorted chocolate lindor mini eggs .
Mini Eggs individually wrapped and In milk , white and dark chocolate flavours .
215g .
Get it on Amazon here This is a flat egg but that means it can simply be popped through the letterbox .
And it can be personalised with a cheery message .
Get it on Getting Personal here Select @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list ) , then select your design ( from the colour list ) and follow the instructions to customise and add your text .
Comes with 62g Cadbury 's Easter Egg Get it on Amazon here Also worth looking at : Decorated with milk and dark chocolate and a cute pink heart nose .
200g .
Measures 11.3cm x 11.7cm x 24.9 cm .
Get it on Amazon here Weight of Chocolate Buttons 145g Approx .
Clear Bunny Shape Container - Height 13cm x Length 6.5cm .
The chocolate in this product is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DAIRY .
Suitable for KOSHER and VEGETARIANS .
Not suitable for VEGANS .
Get it on Amazon here Next day delivery is available on a huge variety of Easter eggs but there is a limit on daily orders that can be fulfilled so it 's best to get in quick .
Lots of different eggs are available on the Waitrose website .
Check to see if they can get them to you or your chosen delivery address on time .
Check out the Waitrose Easter eggs here All of Thorntons shops are closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they include a range of tasty-looking Easter treats , such as a Milk Chocolate Smiles egg with a smiley face for £8 that is sure to cheer anyone up .
Check out the Thorntons Easter eggs here

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Easter has sneaked up on us very quickly because everything has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.
And while there have been Easter eggs in the shops for sometime now, our thoughts have all been on essential provisions to keep us going during the lockdown.
So now is the time to turn your attention to Easter 2020 if you haven't done so already. After all, an Easter treat could help cheer you up during the crisis. Especially one that involves chocolate.
Those who are self-isolating or who are shielding for three months won't be able to get out to buy Easter eggs for themselves or friends and relatives, so delivery is the only option.
And if you are healthy and able to leave the house, it's possible to buy Easter eggs when you're in the supermarket getting the essential groceries - but what about all the ones you normally take around to relatives such as grandchildren? Again, delivery is the only option.
So we have taken a look at the best options for Easter egg deliveries this year. Add to basket!
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Cadbury Wispa Large Chocolate Easter Egg
£4
Each product contains a hallow milk chocolate egg and two Cadbury Wispa chocolate bars. The Easter Egg has been made with Cadbury Dairy Milk. 249g.
Get it on Amazon here
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Lindt Assorted Easter Egg
£5
Lindt milk chocolate shell egg with assorted chocolate lindor mini eggs. Mini Eggs individually wrapped and In milk, white and dark chocolate flavours. 215g.
Get it on Amazon here
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Personalised Letterbox Easter Egg
£9.99
This is a flat egg but that means it can simply be popped through the letterbox. And it can be personalised with a cheery message.
Get it on Getting Personal here
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Personalised Mug with Cadbury's Chocolate Easter Egg
£14.99
Select your mug type (from the size list), then select your design (from the colour list) and follow the instructions to customise and add your text. Comes with 62g Cadbury's Easter Egg
Get it on Amazon here
Also worth looking at:
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Thorntons White Chocolate Bunny
£3.72
Decorated with milk and dark chocolate and a cute pink heart nose. 200g. Measures 11.3cm x 11.7cm x 24.9 cm.
Get it on Amazon here
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ButtonChocs 'Happy Easter' Belgian Milk Chocolate bunny
£9.95
Weight of Chocolate Buttons 145g Approx. Clear Bunny Shape Container - Height 13cm x Length 6.5cm. The chocolate in this product is GLUTEN FREE. It contains SOYA and DAIRY. Suitable for KOSHER and VEGETARIANS. Not suitable for VEGANS.
Get it on Amazon here
Cadbury Gifts Direct
Next day delivery is available on a huge variety of Easter eggs but there is a limit on daily orders that can be fulfilled so it's best to get in quick.
Check out Cadbury Gifts Direct Easter eggs here
Waitrose
Lots of different eggs are available on the Waitrose website. Check to see if they can get them to you or your chosen delivery address on time.
Check out the Waitrose Easter eggs here
Thorntons
All of Thorntons shops are closed but online orders are still available - and they include a range of tasty-looking Easter treats, such as a Milk Chocolate Smiles egg with a smiley face for £8 that is sure to cheer anyone up.
Check out the Thorntons Easter eggs here


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Nurse battling to save COVID-19 victims slams car parking fee

A hard-working Birmingham nurse on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic was brought to tears after being asked to pay for parking when the Government said it would be free .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that all NHS staff working in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to park for free .
So this week the Good Hope Hospital nurse , working on a dedicated coronavirus ward , parked on site and put in a 12-hour shift .
But when she returned to her car , parking officials at the Sutton Coldfield site said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the exhausted medic burst in to tears .
Her mum , who asked not to be named , said : “ My daughter came home in tears after realising she had been charged £10 for parking while nursing patients with coronavirus .
“ She wanted to do her bit and was putting herself at risk of catching the virus .
“ My daughter had seen the announcement by the Government that parking would be free and she was in tears when she was told she had to pay .
“ I contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those with passes have had the charge suspended .
So those not lucky enough to have passes still had to pay .
“ Under the current circumstances I don ’ t think the Trust should be profiteering from anyone who is working at the hospital , especially front line nursing staff.
” University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said it only made changes to the parking fees for staff from Wednesday this week .
It had issued a statement to staff which said : “ From Wednesday 1 April 2020 we will temporarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who currently pay for a car parking permit across the Trust .
Show your support for our NHS Heroes Please pledge your support for all the amazing NHS staff who are battling the coronavirus crisis on the frontline .
At BirminghamLive , we ’ re proud to be part of the Reach nationwide NHS Heroes campaign , launched to make sure all these incredible people know exactly how much they mean to the nation .
We ’ re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropping a heart on our online map , you ’ re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
To pledge your support , just go to Thanks A Million NHS .
Add your postcode to put a heart on the map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS .
And please do share the page to encourage others to show their support too .
We also want to hear your stories of NHS Heroes too - it could be something as simple as bringing cakes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tea to looking after each other 's children when no childcare is available and being available to swap shifts even when caring for people at home .
Please email details of your hero to zoe.chamberlain @ reachplc.com - we 'd love to feature them .
You can also read heartwarming stories on in our # BrumKIND campaign “ For those staff , who usually use public transport , don ’ t have a Trust car park permit , and wish to drive to work , we are endeavouring to release as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while ensuring that we provide enough capacity for our patients and visitors .
“ The 100 additional spaces on Heartlands and Good Hope sites have now been allocated .
The only availability remaining is now on Solihull site .
“ Staff members are not permitted to enter the Visitors car park without being authorised by the Estates Car Parking Team .
Security will not authorise anyone entry to this car park .
“ As visitors ’ car parks have been quieter due to the cancellation of clinics and visitor restrictions .
The Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the visitor spaces to be used by staff .
“ To apply for one of these spaces staff are required to email the Car Parking Team .
Email : Car.Parking-Staff @ uhb.nhs.uk “ Staff authorised to park in those spaces will be issued with a 28 day exit ticket .
Estates Car Parking Team maintain control of all car parks .
“ Please can we all consider the clinical staff that have a more urgent requirement to have parking available onsite.
” A UHB spokesman responding to the case highlighted added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Estates Manager who will be happy to issue a refund for this misunderstanding .
“ Staff are able to contact the car parking team who can issue a free car parking pass for use during the pandemic .
”

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A hard-working Birmingham nurse on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic was brought to tears after being asked to pay for parking when the Government said it would be free.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that all NHS staff working in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to park for free.
So this week the Good Hope Hospital nurse, working on a dedicated coronavirus ward, parked on site and put in a 12-hour shift. But when she returned to her car, parking officials at the Sutton Coldfield site said she had to pay the £10 cost and the exhausted medic burst in to tears.
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Her mum, who asked not to be named, said: “My daughter came home in tears after realising she had been charged £10 for parking while nursing patients with coronavirus.
“She wanted to do her bit and was putting herself at risk of catching the virus.
“My daughter had seen the announcement by the Government that parking would be free and she was in tears when she was told she had to pay.
“I contacted the car park people who confirmed only those with passes have had the charge suspended. So those not lucky enough to have passes still had to pay.
“Under the current circumstances I don’t think the Trust should be profiteering from anyone who is working at the hospital, especially front line nursing staff.”
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said it only made changes to the parking fees for staff from Wednesday this week.
It had issued a statement to staff which said: “From Wednesday 1 April 2020 we will temporarily suspend car parking charges for all staff who currently pay for a car parking permit across the Trust.
Show your support for our NHS Heroes Please pledge your support for all the amazing NHS staff who are battling the coronavirus crisis on the frontline. At BirminghamLive, we’re proud to be part of the Reach nationwide NHS Heroes campaign, launched to make sure all these incredible people know exactly how much they mean to the nation. We’re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on our online map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS. To pledge your support, just go to Thanks A Million NHS. Add your postcode to put a heart on the map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS. And please do share the page to encourage others to show their support too. We also want to hear your stories of NHS Heroes too - it could be something as simple as bringing cakes in for the team or making endless cups of tea to looking after each other's children when no childcare is available and being available to swap shifts even when caring for people at home. Please email details of your hero to zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com - we'd love to feature them. You can also read heartwarming stories in our #BrumKIND campaign Thank you
“For those staff, who usually use public transport, don’t have a Trust car park permit, and wish to drive to work, we are endeavouring to release as many extra spaces on site as possible, while ensuring that we provide enough capacity for our patients and visitors.
“The 100 additional spaces on Heartlands and Good Hope sites have now been allocated. The only availability remaining is now on Solihull site.
“These spaces were allocated through Estates’ Car Parking Team.
“Staff members are not permitted to enter the Visitors car park without being authorised by the Estates Car Parking Team. Security will not authorise anyone entry to this car park.
“As visitors’ car parks have been quieter due to the cancellation of clinics and visitor restrictions. The Trust made the decision to allow 100 of the visitor spaces to be used by staff.
“To apply for one of these spaces staff are required to email the Car Parking Team. Email: Car.Parking-Staff@uhb.nhs.uk
“Staff authorised to park in those spaces will be issued with a 28 day exit ticket. Estates Car Parking Team maintain control of all car parks.
“Please can we all consider the clinical staff that have a more urgent requirement to have parking available onsite.”
A UHB spokesman responding to the case highlighted added: “The member of staff can speak to the Estates Manager who will be happy to issue a refund for this misunderstanding.
“Staff are able to contact the car parking team who can issue a free car parking pass for use during the pandemic.”