inews--2020-06-05--Where to buy face masks in the UK, as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport co

Where to buy face masks in the UK, as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory

Where to buy face masks in the UK , as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory The advice says the public should n't buy medical face masks , as these are needed for frontline staff , but there are regular ones on sale Since the outbreak of coronavirus advice around the world regarding the use of face masks has varied , but now the government have said people in England should wear face coverings in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops , as well as on public transport .
The advice in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to buy medical face masks , as these need to be reserved for frontline staff and key workers only .
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you 're good at sewing , and the government has also provided instructions to make either a sewn cloth face covering , or a non-sewn face mask using an old t-shirt .
However , many brands are also now selling face masks , so if you 're not so keen on a DIY option , here 's where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What is the new government guidance on wearing face masks ?
This is the same day non-essential shops will re-open across the nation , and it 's expected significantly more people will be using public transport .
In an earlier announcement in May , the government said people in England should wear face coverings , in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops and on public transport .
The Government states that , while wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer , it may protect others if people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
People wearing a covering should wash their hands before putting it on and after taking it off , and the covering itself should be washed regularly in the laundry with detergent .
Where can I buy a face mask in the UK ?
Asos is selling a two-pack of animal print 'fashion masks ' for £12 For just £6 Paisie have launched a striped non-surgical face mask , Reformation launched packs of five fabric face masks for £28 and Boden are selling brightly patterned non medical face coverings in packs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen for a craftier look , Alice Cox Creative is selling bespoke face masks using old designer fabrics , complete with a non-elastic band to minimise irritation around your ears , with prices ranging from £10 - £15 .
You can buy coloured reusable cloth face masks from tech brand Casetify , who will automatically donate a surgical mask to a health worker who needs it with every purchase .
Etsy are selling a broad range of face masks from independent designers , and you can even design your own face mask via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costing £20 .
It 's also expected that in the next few weeks you 'll be able to buy face masks from most major UK supermarkets .
When buying a face mask , make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them .
How can I make my own face mask ?

Since the outbreak of coronavirus advice around the world regarding the use of face masks has varied, but now the government have said people in England should wear face coverings in “enclosed public spaces”, such as in shops, as well as on public transport.
The advice in England remains that the general public shouldn’t try to buy medical face masks, as these need to be reserved for frontline staff and key workers only.
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you’re good at sewing, and the government has also provided instructions to make either a sewn cloth face covering, or a non-sewn face mask using an old t-shirt.
However, many brands are also now selling face masks, so if you’re not so keen on a DIY option, here’s where you can buy your new protective gear.
What is the new government guidance on wearing face masks?
In the daily coronavirus briefing on 4 June the government announced that face coverings will be mandatory on public transport from 15 June.
This is the same day non-essential shops will re-open across the nation, and it’s expected significantly more people will be using public transport.
In an earlier announcement in May, the government said people in England should wear face coverings, in “enclosed public spaces”, such as in shops and on public transport.
The Government states that, while wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer, it may protect others if people are infected but have not yet developed symptoms.
People wearing a covering should wash their hands before putting it on and after taking it off, and the covering itself should be washed regularly in the laundry with detergent.
According to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the new rules will be enforced by transport operators and British Transport Police “if necessary”.
Those who don’t comply will be refused travel and could be fined.
Where can I buy a face mask in the UK?
As it stands, surgical supplies for face masks are low, but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon.
Many of your favourite high street brands are now selling face masks, if you’d prefer to buy one ready made.
Mango are launching reusable homologated masks for £12.99, and Asos is selling two-packs of face masks in funky fashion prints for £12.00.
For just £6 Paisie have launched a striped non-surgical face mask, Reformation launched packs of five fabric face masks for £28 and Boden are selling brightly patterned non medical face coverings in packs of three for £20.
If you’re keen for a craftier look, Alice Cox Creative is selling bespoke face masks using old designer fabrics, complete with a non-elastic band to minimise irritation around your ears, with prices ranging from £10 – £15.
You can buy coloured reusable cloth face masks from tech brand Casetify, who will automatically donate a surgical mask to a health worker who needs it with every purchase.
Etsy are selling a broad range of face masks from independent designers, and you can even design your own face mask via Contrado, with a pack of four costing £20.
It’s also expected that in the next few weeks you’ll be able to buy face masks from most major UK supermarkets.
When buying a face mask, make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them.
How can I make my own face mask?
Officials have said that people can make coverings at home, but added that “the key thing is it should cover your mouth and nose”.
If you want to make your own face mask, there’s plenty of guidance out there from YouTube tutorials, to the government’s own advice on making either a sewn cloth face covering, or one made from a t-shirt.
The more layers of material used the better, so the mask can fit snugly around the face so you can breathe comfortably.
The Government states that face coverings should not be used by children under the age of two, people with respiratory conditions or those who may find it difficult to manage them correctly – such as primary school age children unassisted.


inews--2020-06-05--How to make a face mask: what to do when making coronavirus masks at home, and how to wear them

How to make a face mask : what to do when making coronavirus masks at home , and how to wear them Face masks have become a much more common sight in the UK and now they are advised by the government The UK government has now stated that it will be compulsory to wear a face mask on public transport from 15 June .
Previously the advice was for people to wear face coverings when going out in public in situations where social distancing measures might be hard to maintain , for example shops .
That guidance is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule about public transport .
Now that the public are being told to wear face masks , and the new rules for transport are coming in soon , many shops have already sold out .
So where can you still get face masks — and is it safe to make your own ?
Can I make my own face mask ?
You should consider making your own face mask so you don ’ t contribute to the shortage that is currently affecting the likes of hospitals and other medical centres .
The Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that DIY masks can be made as a last resort in times of crisis , and should be used “ in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front ( that extends to the chin or below ) and sides of the face ” .
Scarves , cotton home-made coverings that cover nose and mouth and other bought masks that are not ones used by the health service are fine to use .
Officials said that people can make coverings at home , but added that `` the key thing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
A study from Smart Air Filters found that tea towels , cotton t-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials to use for making your own DIY face masks - this is due to their ability to capture particles while still remaining breathable .
If you don ’ t know how to sew , or don ’ t have access to sewing materials , you can alternatively choose to cut up something like a t-shirt and tie it around your head .
Alternatively , you can follow these steps from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a face mask , using both sew and no sew methods .
As it stands , surgical supplies for face masks are low , but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon .
When buying a face mask , make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them .
When should I be wearing a mask ?
The reasons given were that on public transport , as more people go back to work , `` people may be more likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time where we no there is a greater risk of the spread of the virus '' .
Officials suggested that was different to shops , because people can more easily go outside if social distancing is n't possible , or shop owners can limit the number of people inside at the same time .

The UK Government has stated that it will be compulsory to wear a face mask in shops from 24 July.
Face coverings were already mandatory on public transport and recommended in public spaces, but the new rule, which applies to supermarkets, all shops and takeaways, means people will be rushing to make sure they are prepared.
Coverings are available to buy in many stores and online, but it is also possible to make your own.
Can I make my own face mask?
You should consider making your own face mask so you don’t contribute to the shortage that is currently affecting the likes of hospitals and other medical centres.
The Centre of Disease Control (CDC) says that DIY masks can be made as a last resort in times of crisis, and should be used “in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face”.
Scarves, cotton home-made coverings that cover nose and mouth and other bought masks that are not ones used by the health service are fine to use. Officials said that people can make coverings at home, but added that “the key thing is it should cover your mouth and nose”.
People have been advised not to use surgical masks or respirators as these should be reserved for health and care workers and for people in industrial settings such as those exposed to dust.
A study from Smart Air Filters found that tea towels, cotton t-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials to use for making your own DIY face masks – this is due to their ability to capture particles while still remaining breathable.
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you’re good at sewing.
If you don’t know how to sew, or don’t have access to sewing materials, you can alternatively choose to cut up something like a t-shirt and tie it around your head.
This YouTube video shows you how to do that effectively.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps from the UK government that showcase how to make a face mask, using both sew and no sew methods.
Where can I buy a face mask?
As it stands, surgical supplies for face masks are low, but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon, Etsy and online fashion retailers. You can also find them in some supermarkets.
When buying a face mask, make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them.
When should I be wearing a mask?
On 4 June the government released guidance stating that from 15 June, masks on public transport would become compulsory.
The reasons given were that on public transport, as more people go back to work, “people may be more likely to be in enclosed spaces for longer periods of time where we no there is a greater risk of the spread of the virus”.
From 24 July the rule will also apply to shops and takeaways. It is not mandatory to wear one when you are in outdoors spaces like parks, or when you are exercising.
How do I wear a mask properly?
If you’re going to wear a face mask, it’s imperative that you know how to wear it properly, otherwise the mask is redundant.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says you should follow these steps:


inews--2020-06-05--UK Black Lives Matter protests: What happened in the London protest, and other George Floyd events t

UK Black Lives Matter protests: What happened in the London protest, and other George Floyd events this week

UK Black Lives Matter protests : What happened in the London protest , and other George Floyd events this week Black Lives Matter organisers in London think the upcoming demonstrations are expected to be the largest ever seen by the movement in the UK People participate in a Black Lives Matter protest rally outside the St George 's Hall in Liverpool , in memory of George Floyd who was killed on May 25 while in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis ( Photo : PA ) Where and when are the protests ?
In an impassioned speech , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Today is about innocent people who were halfway through their process , we do n't know what George Floyd could have achieved , we do n't know what Sandra Bland could have achieved , but today we 're going to make sure that wo n't be an alien thought to our young ones . ''
What are the current coronavirus travel restrictions ?
A march at Trafalgar Square to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis ( Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images ) “ We need to find ways of allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the points that many of us want to be made and to be heard right now , but to do so in a way that is safe and is not putting people protesting or wider communities at risk.
” You can also write to your local MP , to demand the UK takes a stand against police brutality and racism , using this email template ; to demand the suspension of UK exportation of crowd control weapons to the US , using this email template ; and to ask them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death , using this email template .

As demonstrations continue around the world over the murder of 46-year old African American George Floyd, who died at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis on Monday 25 May, thousands of people have protested in solidarity in the UK.
Cities including London, Liverpool, Cardiff and Manchester have witnessed protestors taking to the streets to highlight systemic racism in the UK, and the brutality of police forces, after Mr Floyd died from “asphyxiation from sustained pressure” when the Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.
On 3 June, Mr Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene – Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao – were charged for the first time with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
On Wednesday the Star Wars actor John Boyega joined thousands of protestors in a march from Hyde Park in central London organised by the anti-racist campaign group Black Lives Matter, with protestors chanting “no justice, no peace” as they took part.
Most of the protestors were aged under 30 and carried handmade signs, calling out names of Mr Floyd and others in the UK such as Mark Duggan, who died at the hands of police, or victims of racial injustice including the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
Similarly, on Sunday thousands of demonstrators gathered in Trafalgar Square for a “Kneel for Floyd” protest, while hundreds marched through Peckham and Brixton in south London on Monday.
Placards displayed statements such as “Racism has no place” and “I can’t breathe”, in reference to Mr Floyd’s final words as Mr Chauvin knelt on his neck.
Demonstrations have also taken place in Cardiff and Manchester, and in Ireland, thousands protested outside the US embassy in Dublin on Monday.
Here’s what you need to know about the Black Lives Matter protests happening during the upcoming week.
Where and when are the protests?
On Tuesday hundreds of people gathered outside St George’s Hall in Liverpool, and according to Black Lives Matter organisers in London, the upcoming demonstrations are expected to be the largest ever seen by the movement in the UK.
Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) organised a socially distanced protest for 6pm Wednesday 3 June, as part of a day of action against discrimination in response to the murder of Mr Floyd.
Britons were urged to “take a knee” on their doorsteps – the protest stance made famous by American football star Colin Kaepernick in opposition to police brutality, now synonymous with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Wherever you are, at 6pm on Wednesday 3 June, #TakeTheKnee +/ hold a sign on your doorstep to say #BlackLivesMatter, #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd The millions who stand against racism must be heard. Details: https://t.co/GXJ4eYHf6F#BlackLivesMatterUK #ICantBreathe pic.twitter.com/dT70RqPz0b — Stand Up To Racism (@AntiRacismDay) June 2, 2020
Alongside kneeling, protestors were asked to hold signs to say #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter , in solidarity with protestors in the US, and to highlight the disproportionate number of BAME deaths in the Covid-19 crisis in the UK.
A separate protest took place on Wednesday in London’s Hyde Park against the rights of black people being abused globally, with protestors asked to “stand with us” and to wear red.
Frankie Clarence, 28, one of the organisers, said: “I feel we are now in a period where voices don’t need to be voiceless any more.”
The family of Belly Mujinga, a black ticket office worker who died from Covid-19, also joined the protests, which concluded at Victoria Station, where she had worked.
In an impassioned speech, Star Wars actor John Boyega said: “Today is about innocent people who were halfway through their process, we don’t know what George Floyd could have achieved, we don’t know what Sandra Bland could have achieved, but today we’re going to make sure that won’t be an alien thought to our young ones.”
On Saturday 6 June, people will gather at Parliament Square from 1pm in “peaceful protests against police brutality in the UK and US”, and are advised to wear face masks and be socially distant.
Similarly on Sunday 7 June, a protest at 2pm near the US Embassy in London calls for “justice for the multiple black people who have been killed and harmed by the police.”
In Birmingham, a protest has been set for Thursday 4 June, starting at Victoria Square.
In Manchester, demonstrators will meet in Piccadilly Gardens, in the city centre, to show their opposition from 1pm on Saturday 6 June.
Additionally, for those staying in their homes, on Thursday 4 June Black Lives Matter are asking supporters to play Jimmy Cliff’s the Harder they Come at 7pm from their doorsteps, specifically to raise awareness that racism is a public health crisis.
What are the current coronavirus travel restrictions?
Certain lockdown measures may have been eased this week, but large gatherings are still banned, and on Tuesday Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked protesters to find an alternative to physical demonstrations.
Speaking at her daily briefing in Edinburgh, she said: “Large gatherings of people could pose a risk to health and indeed to life.
“We need to find ways of allowing people to make their voices heard and to make the points that many of us want to be made and to be heard right now, but to do so in a way that is safe and is not putting people protesting or wider communities at risk.”
The Met Police said its approach was to engage with protesters and encourage them to follow social distancing rules.
There were 23 arrests during protests at London’s Trafalgar Square on Sunday, at least three of which were for breach of Covid-19 legislation.
In response to last night’s protests in Liverpool, Merseyside Police said: “We recognise the right of people to demonstrate peacefully and express their views but would continue to remind people they should adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times.”
Writing on their Facebook page, Black Lives Matter UK said: “If you are going to a march or demo right now, please do be mindful of the pandemic and consider taking measures such as social distancing or wearing a mask.
“Many of us have lost acquaintances – Covid 19 is very real and unfortunately it’s not over yet. Be safe out there whatever you choose to do.”
Black Lives Matter are also asking those attending peaceful protests to try and self-isolate for 2 weeks to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, and are suggesting people don’t actually attend all the protests, as they could then act as a vector to spread coronavirus.
How can I support remotely?
For those unable to take to the streets, there are many ways to be a good ally to the black community.
Vogue have now published writer Mireille Cassandra Harper’s “10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship” which outlines the key principles to be actively anti-racist.
A good place to start is to donate to any of the following initiatives: George Floyd’s Memorial Fund, Belly Mujinga’s Memorial Fund, Black Lives Matter, Black Minds Matter, Show Racism The Red Card, Black Visions Collective, The Stephen Lawrence Trust, Stop Hate UK, The Innocence Project, Liberty UK, Say Her Name, Reclaim the Block, Black Journalists Therapy Relief Fund, The Movement for Black Lives and Black Protest Legal Support UK.
You can also donate to The Bail Project, which provides funds to pay bail “to prevent incarceration and combat racial economic disparities in the bail system”.
You can sign Change.org’s ‘Justice for George Floyd‘ petition, which has already gathered over 10 million signatures, as well this petition demanding the police officers involved in his death are arrested and charged with second degree murder.
Sign this petition to demand the immediate arrest of the three officers who were present when Mr Chauvin kneeled on Mr Floyd’s neck.
You can also demand justice for Belly Mujinga, the railway worker who died from coronavirus after she was spat on by a man claiming to have Covid-19, by signing this petition.
Likewise, sign this petition to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, the black emergency medical technician who was fatally shot in her apartment by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
You can also write to your local MP, to demand the UK takes a stand against police brutality and racism, using this email template; to demand the suspension of UK exportation of crowd control weapons to the US, using this email template; and to ask them to support further investigation into Ms Mujinga’s death, using this email template.
You can find your local MP’s contact details here.


inews--2020-06-06--Rail union threatens strike over plans for 'unskilled volunteers' to enforce face covering policy

Rail union threatens strike over plans for 'unskilled volunteers ' to enforce face covering policy Unions have attacked the Government 's plans to deploy unskilled volunteers in transport hubs to enforce mask-wearing Speaking to BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme , Mr Shapps said that passengers would be encouraged to cover their faces when entering train and bus stations with the assistance of volunteer “ journey makers ” .
He said : `` We are going to have thousands of people from the British Transport Police , Network Rail , Transport for London and actually a whole army of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be called journey makers , who will help to remind people .
“ They will be wearing purple tabards and they will remind you to put your face covering on [ when boarding ] . ''
RMT general secretary Mick Cash accused the Department for Transport of doing `` a backroom deal to recruit unpaid and unskilled workers on our railway without even so much as conversation with rail unions . ''
Threatening a strike ballot , the union boss also said the policy puts rail workers '' at risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by aggressive passengers refusing to comply . ''
He added : `` If this policy had been introduced sooner and the principle of covering your face established earlier some of these risks our members now face could have been avoided .
The Government need to get a grip rather than winging it with these important policy announcements.
” Commuters wearing face coverings as a precautionary measure on London Underground trains in May 2020 ( Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images ) The ASLEF union has also raised reservations about the implementation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coverings to be worn as people board trains Speaking to The Guardian , district organiser Finn Brennan said : `` Will staff be expected to engage ?
Will there be confrontations ?
This should really be done as people come into stations , not as they get on to trains .
“ It ’ s all very well for [ Network Rail chair ] Peter Hendy and Shapps to compare it to the alcohol ban , but that ’ s never been effectively enforced.
” Meanwhile , Transport for London has said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a trial basis from 8 June .
A spokesperson said : “ To help customers adjust to the forthcoming new requirement , TfL is also piloting the temporary distribution of free face coverings at a selection of Tube and bus stations that have typically seen higher numbers of customers travelling throughout the lockdown period .
“ TfL ’ s distribution of face coverings , which should be used once over a single journey , will start this coming Monday 8 June and is expected to run over the next couple of weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater London Authority ( GLA ) safely distributing them to customers who need them .

Rail unions have threatened to strike over Government plans for “a whole army of volunteers” at transport hubs to remind travellers to wear a face covering.
Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June, the Government announced on Thursday.
The RMT union has condemned plans set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to utilise unpaid workers to enforce the policy.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Shapps said that passengers would be encouraged to cover their faces when entering train and bus stations with the assistance of volunteer “journey makers”.
He said: “We are going to have thousands of people from the British Transport Police, Network Rail, Transport for London and actually a whole army of volunteers from a volunteer organisation who are going to be called journey makers, who will help to remind people.
“They will be wearing purple tabards and they will remind you to put your face covering on [when boarding].”
‘Backroom deal’
RMT general secretary Mick Cash accused the Department for Transport of doing “a backroom deal to recruit unpaid and unskilled workers on our railway without even so much as conversation with rail unions.”
Threatening a strike ballot, the union boss also said the policy puts rail workers”at risk of being abused, assaulted and spat at by aggressive passengers refusing to comply.”
He added: “If this policy had been introduced sooner and the principle of covering your face established earlier some of these risks our members now face could have been avoided. The Government need to get a grip rather than winging it with these important policy announcements.”
The ASLEF union has also raised reservations about the implementation of the policy, which only requires face coverings to be worn as people board trains
Speaking to The Guardian, district organiser Finn Brennan said: “Will staff be expected to engage? Will there be confrontations? This should really be done as people come into stations, not as they get on to trains.
“It’s all very well for [Network Rail chair] Peter Hendy and Shapps to compare it to the alcohol ban, but that’s never been effectively enforced.”
Free masks
Meanwhile, Transport for London has said it will hand out free masks at stations on a trial basis from 8 June.
A spokesperson said: “To help customers adjust to the forthcoming new requirement, TfL is also piloting the temporary distribution of free face coverings at a selection of Tube and bus stations that have typically seen higher numbers of customers travelling throughout the lockdown period.
“TfL’s distribution of face coverings, which should be used once over a single journey, will start this coming Monday 8 June and is expected to run over the next couple of weeks – with volunteers from TfL and the Greater London Authority (GLA) safely distributing them to customers who need them.
“TfL’s police partners will continue to support TfL and its operators and, from 15 June, will help customers to comply with the requirement to wear a face covering when on public transport.”


inews--2020-06-06--Coronavirus in the UK: Care home residents forced to pay over £100 extra a week for Covid-19 service

Coronavirus in the UK: Care home residents forced to pay over £100 extra a week for Covid-19 services

Coronavirus in the UK : Care home residents forced to pay over £100 extra a week for Covid-19 services Residents who self-fund their stay have faced increasing bills to cover the costs of PPE and extra staff Residents in a number of care homes are being asked to pay more than £100 extra in fees a week to cover the escalating costs of the Covid-19 crisis .
According to Age UK , residents who pay their own fees are stumping up the costs to pay for personal protective equipment ( PPE ) as well as rising costs for staff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said older people and their families have `` been through the mill '' during the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks occur in one in three care homes .
`` It is adding insult to injury that after going through so much , some residents who pay for their own care are now facing a big extra bill - on top of already expensive fees , '' she said .
She urged the Government to step up and meet the added costs , warning that there was a real risk that some homes could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents homeless .
So far , the Government has provided £600 million for infection control in care homes , plus £3.2 billion to cover wider council services .
Residents of care homes who self-fund their stay have been subsidising the system for years , paying much higher fees than those who receive funding through local authorities .
On average , these residents are charges over £850 a week , Age UK says .
Now , they are seeing these already high amounts rise by 15 per cent as a result of Covid-19 spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying an extra £100 a week to cover Covid-19 costs ( Photo : Dominik Lange/ Unsplash ) It remains unclear just how many care homes have increased the costs for self-funding residents .
However , out of 400,000 individuals living in care homes in England , around 167,000 of them are self-funding , with a further 45,000 part-funding their stays .
Not only have residential homes faced the spiralling costs of recruiting extra agency staff when regular staff are off sick of self-isolating , but also the added spend on PPE and sanitising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' People living in care homes should not be penalised in this way , '' councillor Ian Hudspeth , chairman of the LGA 's community well-being board , told the BBC .
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care could not confirm it would provide extra money to councils , but recognised that care homes were struggling during the pandemic .

Residents in a number of care homes are being asked to pay more than £100 extra in fees a week to cover the escalating costs of the Covid-19 crisis.
According to Age UK, residents who pay their own fees are stumping up the costs to pay for personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as rising costs for staff.
Caroline Abrahams, director of the charity, said older people and their families have “been through the mill” during the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks occur in one in three care homes.
“It is adding insult to injury that after going through so much, some residents who pay for their own care are now facing a big extra bill – on top of already expensive fees,” she said.
She urged the Government to step up and meet the added costs, warning that there was a real risk that some homes could be forced to close and leave their residents homeless.
So far, the Government has provided £600 million for infection control in care homes, plus £3.2 billion to cover wider council services.
Spiralling costs for self-funders
Residents of care homes who self-fund their stay have been subsidising the system for years, paying much higher fees than those who receive funding through local authorities.
On average, these residents are charges over £850 a week, Age UK says. Now, they are seeing these already high amounts rise by 15 per cent as a result of Covid-19 spending.
It remains unclear just how many care homes have increased the costs for self-funding residents. However, out of 400,000 individuals living in care homes in England, around 167,000 of them are self-funding, with a further 45,000 part-funding their stays.
Not only have residential homes faced the spiralling costs of recruiting extra agency staff when regular staff are off sick of self-isolating, but also the added spend on PPE and sanitising equipment.
Residents ‘should not be penalised’
The Local Government Association (LGA) estimates that care homes are facing additional costs of £6.6 billion between April an September this year.
“People living in care homes should not be penalised in this way,” councillor Ian Hudspeth, chairman of the LGA’s community well-being board, told the BBC.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care could not confirm it would provide extra money to councils, but recognised that care homes were struggling during the pandemic.


inews--2020-06-06--Sunday trading hours could be relaxed to help economy recover from lockdown

Sunday trading hours could be relaxed to help economy recover from lockdown The Government is reportedly considering a move to temporarily ease Sunday trading hours Sunday trading laws could be suspended for a year in an effort to kick-start the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Supermarket bosses have previously called on the Government to relax existing legislation that limits larger stores from serving customers for more than six hours on a Sunday in England and Wales .
According to The Times , Downing Street is said to be drawing up plans as part of a package of measures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vegetable stall trades at Brixton market in London , England ( Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ) Boris Johnson and his chief adviser , Dominic Cummings , are said to be on board with the proposals , but there are concerns that ‘ traditionalist ’ Tory MPs may be reluctant to back the changes .
Other reforms being considered would make it easier for pubs and cafes to serve food and drink outside , the newspaper reports .
Councils may be encouraged to pedestrianise more streets and to allow more outdoor markets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier for high street properties to change between retail and residential use .
The altered Sunday trading laws would coincide with a larger bailout intended to boost retail and hospitality businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased .
Currently , the Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm .
Tesco and Morrisons open an hour earlier for NHS staff on Sundays , but can not process payments until the official opening time .
Mr Cameron attempted to permanently extend Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to kill off the plans after a rebellion from Tory MPs and opposition from the Church of England .

Unions have slammed moves to relax Sunday trading hours as “misguided” and “grossly unfair” to key workers.
The Government is said to be looking at suspending the laws for a year in an effort to kick-start the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Supermarket bosses have previously called on the Government to relax existing legislation that limits larger stores from serving customers for more than six hours on a Sunday in England and Wales.
Easing existing laws would reduce queues and overcrowding, it is hoped.
But unions have said any change would ignore the childcare challenges that many shopworkers face while also stopping them from having a much-needed break on Sundays during the highly-pressurised coronavirus crisis
Paddy Lillis, general secretary of Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers), said: “The last thing the retail industry needs is longer trading hours, there is no economic case for this and it will put extra pressure on the retail workers who have worked so hard throughout this crisis.
“Our members in retail are working long hours, in difficult circumstances and under a great deal of pressure, they need a break. It isn’t too much to ask for a shorter day on Sundays.
“Deregulating trading hours will put more pressure on shopworkers to work longer and cause further problems with finding childcare.”
Unite national officer Bev Clarkson added: “The Government must understand that many retail workers have to work around childcare and by extending Sunday opening hours it will create additional stress and make it impossible for many workers to juggle work and their caring duties.”
Broader bailout package
According to The Times, Downing Street is said to be drawing up plans as part of a package of measures to stimulate the economy.
Boris Johnson and his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, are said to be on board with the proposals, but there are concerns that ‘traditionalist’ Tory MPs may be reluctant to back the changes.
Other reforms being considered would make it easier for pubs and cafes to serve food and drink outside, the newspaper reports.
Councils may be encouraged to pedestrianise more streets and to allow more outdoor markets, while planning restriction changes could make it easier for high street properties to change between retail and residential use.
The altered Sunday trading laws would coincide with a larger bailout intended to boost retail and hospitality businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Six-hour restriction
Currently, the Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm.
Tesco and Morrisons open an hour earlier for NHS staff on Sundays, but cannot process payments until the official opening time.
Former prime minister David Cameron previously suspended Sunday trading laws temporarily during the London 2012 Olympics.
Mr Cameron attempted to permanently extend Sunday trading hours in 2016, but was forced to kill off the plans after a rebellion from Tory MPs and opposition from the Church of England.
Labour and trade unions also opposed the move, arguing that it favours big business and prevents workers from spending time with family.


inews--2020-06-06--Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery: when documentary series starts on Channel 4, a

Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery: when documentary series starts on Channel 4, and the true story it explores

Murder in the Outback : The Falconio and Lees Mystery : when documentary series starts on Channel 4 , and the true story it explores The British backpackers were attacked in the Australian outback .
Joanne escaped , but Peter could not .
His body has never been found After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter 's murder , but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man .
The stretch of road where Peter and Joanne were attacked ( Photo : Getty ) When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Falconio and Lees Mystery on TV ?
What is the true story behind it ?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996 , and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling .
They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback .
On 14 July 2001 , when Peter was 28 , the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down , under the pretence of needing help with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convicted of the murder in 2005 ( Photo : Getty ) Peter went to the back of the car and Joanne heard a bang , which she believes was him being shot .
A man then came and pointed a gun at her , tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her , but she escaped and hid , before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call .

Back in 2001 the names Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were all over the news.
The British backpackers were attacked in the Australian outback. Joanne escaped, but Peter could not. His body has never been found.
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter’s murder, but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man.
Now Channel 4 is examining the case with a new documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
Here is everything you need to know…
When is Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery on TV?
The documentary is in four parts, with the first airing on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4.
The remaining three episodes will air on consecutive nights, at the slightly earlier time on 9pm, finishing on Wednesday 10 June.
It will also be available on All4.
What is the true story behind it?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down, under the pretence of needing help with their car.
Peter went to the back of the car and Joanne heard a bang, which she believes was him being shot. A man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call.
Sixteen months later Murdoch, a small-time drug dealer, was arrested after a tip off from a member of the public. He denied all charges but was convicted to life imprisonment in 2005.
He will be eligible for parole in 2032, when he will be 74.
However, many are not convinced that Murdoch is the guilty man, and the Channel 4 documentary casts some doubt on the conviction, hinting that there is a chance Peter’s real killer is still out there somewhere.


inews--2020-06-06--Joanne Lees now: What happened to Peter Falconio's girlfriend after his death, explored in Murder in

Joanne Lees now: What happened to Peter Falconio's girlfriend after his death, explored in Murder in the Outback on Channel 4

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Joanne Lees’ name may ring a bell. In 2001 she was involved in one of the most prominent murder cases of the last 20 years, when her boyfriend Peter Falconio was killed in the Australian outback.
She and Peter were attacked after being flagged down by a man in a truck while driving at night. Joanne escaped, but Peter’s body was never found.
Now, their story is being told in depth by a new Channel 4 documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
What happened to Joanne Lees and Peter Falconio?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001 the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck five hours later and making an emergency call. Sixteen months later Bradley John Murdoch, a small-time drug dealer, was arrested after a tip off from a member of the public. He denied all charges but was convicted to life imprisonment in 2005.
Where is Joanne Lees now?
Joanne was both supported and suspected by the media in the aftermath of Peter’s murder. Some outlets made her a hero while others cast doubt on her and questioned whether she could even have been involved in her boyfriend’s death.
She identified Murdoch during the trial, and DNA evidence found on her T-shirt led to his unanimous conviction.
After the event she wrote a book about her experience, No Turning Back, which was later adapted into a TV film called Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback.
She has also done numerous TV interviews, including with John Humphrys on BBC radio.
Joanne went on to study sociology at Sheffield University, and worked as a travel agent and then a social worker working with disabled people.
In a 2017 interview she revealed that she had discovered she had a half-sister, an Australian woman named Jess from Sydney, whom her estranged father had from a different relationship.
The pair have become close, and Joanne has been applying for Australian citizenship to be nearer her.
“It’s almost like a mirror [the resemblance]. We saw each other and it was just instant. It was amazing,” she told The Daily Telegraph in Australia.


inews--2020-06-06--Bradley John Murdoch now: what happened to Peter Falconio's killer after the murder

She then heard a loud bang , which she believes was him being shot .
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Bradley John Murdoch, the man convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, is back in the spotlight thanks to a new Channel 4 documentary series.
Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery is an in-depth look at a case which drew international interest 19 years ago.
Joanne and Peter were driving through the Australian outback when they were flagged down by a man in a truck and attacked.
Peter was killed but Joanne managed to escape, and was able to play the key part in Murdoch’s later conviction.
What happened to Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees?
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, he and Joanne were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call. Sixteen months later Murdoch was arrested and charged with Peter’s murder, and Joanne’s identification combined with DNA evidence led to his conviction. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005.
Who is Bradley John Murdoch?
Murdoch was born in 1953 in Geraldton, Western Australia, to a mechanic and a hairdresser. He lived in Northampton and then Perth, but struggled to adjust to city life and joined a biker gang after dropping out of school when he was 15.
He smuggled drugs during the 1980s and also showed white supremacist tendencies, including a racist tattoo.
Before the Peter Falconio trial he already had previous convictions for causing death by dangerous driving and for drunkenly shooting at people during an indigenous Aussie rules game.
In 2003 he was charged with seven counts of abduction and rape, but was acquitted.
Where is he now?
After being acquitted of the abduction and rape charges Murdoch was arrested for Peter Falconio’s murder. The case was heard at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Darwin in October 2005.
Murdoch pleaded not guilty to Peter’s murder and to assaulting and attempting to kidnap Joanne, but in December 2005 he was unanimously convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
He has made two unsuccessful appeals against his conviction, and is currently serving out his sentence at Darwin Correctional Centre.
He will be eligible for parole in 2032, when he will be 74 years old.


inews--2020-06-06--Peter Falconio death: what happened to the backpacker whose disappearance is explored in Murder in t

Peter Falconio death: what happened to the backpacker whose disappearance is explored in Murder in the Outback

Peter Falconio death : what happened to the backpacker whose disappearance is explored in Murder in the Outback Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines Channel 4 is reopening one of the most famous murder cases of the 21st Century with its new documentary series , Murder in the Outback : The Falconio and Lees Mystery .
Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines , after he and his girlfriend , Joanne Lees , were attacked in the Australian outback .
Joanne managed to escaped but Peter did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and his body was never found .
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter 's murder , but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man .
The Channel 4 series , which starts on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4 and airs over four consecutive nights , dives deep into the case , examining key evidence and asking new questions .
The stretch of road where Peter and Joanne were attacked ( Photo : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1996 , and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling .
They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback .
On 14 July 2001 , when Peter was 28 , the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van .
They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down .
Peter got out of the car and a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the exhaust .
Joanne moved into the driver 's seat to rev the engine to check the problem .
She then heard a loud bang , which she believes was him being shot .
The man then came and pointed a gun at her , tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her , but she escaped and hid , before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call .
Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of the murder in 2005 ( Photo : Getty ) When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the early hours they found a dirt-covered blood pool and the couple 's Kombi hidden some 80 metres into the scrub .
However , they had little luck with the manhunt .
After 16 months , while investigating owners of the 1991-1999 model Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD identified as the attackers ' vehicle , as well as CCTV evidence , they arrested a man named Bradley John Murdoch .
The investigating task force caught Murdoch 's drug-running accomplice , who told them details of his connections to the case , and a DNA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his involvement .

Channel 4 is reopening one of the most famous murder cases of the 21st Century with its new documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines, after he and his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, were attacked in the Australian outback.
Joanne managed to escaped but Peter did not. Joanne believes he was shot, and his body was never found.
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter’s murder, but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man.
The Channel 4 series, which starts on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4 and airs over four consecutive nights, dives deep into the case, examining key evidence and asking new questions.
What happened to Peter Falconio?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call.
When the police arrived at the scene in the early hours they found a dirt-covered blood pool and the couple’s Kombi hidden some 80 metres into the scrub.
However, they had little luck with the manhunt. After 16 months, while investigating owners of the 1991-1999 model Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD identified as the attackers’ vehicle, as well as CCTV evidence, they arrested a man named Bradley John Murdoch.
The investigating task force caught Murdoch’s drug-running accomplice, who told them details of his connections to the case, and a DNA examination of Murdoch’s brother also supported his involvement.
Murdoch then disappeared, but on 22 August 2002 he was arrested and tried on an unrelated kidnap and assault charge by South Australia Police.
He was convicted an sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005.


inews--2020-06-06--When coronaphobia turns into agoraphobia: 'I struggle to even go out for a walk'

When coronaphobia turns into agoraphobia : ' I struggle to even go out for a walk' With the easing of lockdown restrictions , some are struggling to overcome their fear of going outside ' I developed a fear of being fearful of going out' Abigail Horne , pictured with her family , is keen to overcome her agoraphobia to get back to some normality for her family ( Photo : Abigail Horne ) '' I locked us down before it was official in the UK after seeing the news about what was happening in Italy , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of times I 've been out for a walk .
My husband has stayed in because he knows the virus freaks me out so much .
`` I 'm feeling a bit better now and I plan to go for a walk soon and for the last two weeks I 've been to Asda for the click and collect .
It 's rational to worry about the virus , especially when you 're pregnant , but I know some normality will be good for me and my children .
I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garden soon and to be able to do the school runs come September . ''
' I 've never suffered with agoraphobia before' '' But I suppose the irrational side is knowing there is virtually no risk to me going out to the woodlands very near my house which is quite isolated with not many visitors .
As soon as I step outside my front door I 've felt my throat constrict and my heart race and I 've had to go back inside .
I 've got to the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jenna says journalling her thoughts has helped with her anxiety ( Photo : Timothy L Brock on Unsplash ) Get yourself back into some form of routine If you haven ’ t been leaving the house for an hour or so a day to exercise and get some air through lockdown , start getting used to the sounds of the outside world again .
From there on , build on this structure by setting your plan for the next day in the evening before so you can prepare yourself for leaving the house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to everything going on Do it in phases

There’s been great concern about the long-reaching impact of coronavirus pandemic and lockdown on people’s mental health.
Now that restrictions have been eased – we can now see six people from different households and some groups of children have gone back to school – for some the adjustment is a challenge.
We’ve spent the last few months hearing the “stay at home” message and our homes have been a safe haven from the uncertainty and danger of the invisible threat of the virus in the outside world.
Those struggling, whether they’ve suffered agoraphobia in the past or it’s newly come on, know getting back some normality in their lives could benefit their wellbeing but are fighting against a paralysing fear of venturing outside.
‘I developed a fear of being fearful of going out’
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been out for a walk Abigail Horne
Abigail Horne first suffered agoraphobia four years ago after she was the victim of online bullying and trolling, which left her housebound for a full year.
Now pregnant, she has been shielding as the Government advised, with her husband doing the click-and-collect run from the supermarket. But while those self-isolating have been allowed to go outside for exercise, avoiding contact with others, she has only gone for a walk a handful of times in the past 12 weeks.
The 33-year-old says the fear of catching the virus has taken her back to the dark place she was in mentally when she cut herself off from people.
“I locked us down before it was official in the UK after seeing the news about what was happening in Italy,” she said. “I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been out for a walk. My husband has stayed in because he knows the virus freaks me out so much.
“Then I developed a fear of being fearful of going out, because I didn’t want to go back to the place mentally where I couldn’t leave the house and I struggled to get dressed after I’d worked so hard to interact with the world again.”
Abigail says faced a backlash on online forums in 2016 after she made a successful living from affiliate marketing. “I was making a lot of money and the company were flying me around the world to talk to people about my success. People were really hateful online, calling me a con artist. They even took photos of my son I’d posted to my social media and posted them in forums saying I was a bad mother.
“I found myself unable to go to the supermarket because I was wondering if the people trashing me online were the people out shopping. It’s not rational but it had a really bad impact on my mental health and I cut myself off online and in the real world for 12 months.”
The abuse forced the mother-of-two, from Stoke, to quit her job and she now runs her own publishing company Author & Co.
Now lockdown has been eased, she is trying to take “baby steps” to overcome her agoraphobia. “Myself and my family haven’t rushed to meet despite the restrictions being eased because there’s a few of us who are vulnerable.
“I’m feeling a bit better now and I plan to go for a walk soon and for the last two weeks I’ve been to Asda for the click and collect. It’s rational to worry about the virus, especially when you’re pregnant, but I know some normality will be good for me and my children. I’m hoping to sit with my family in the garden soon and to be able to do the school runs come September.”
‘I’ve never suffered with agoraphobia before’
As soon as I step outside my front door I’ve felt my throat constrict and my heart race and I’ve had to go back inside Jenna
Jenna, who didn’t want her full name used, is also suffering from so-called ‘coronaphobia’ – the term being used to describe the fear of returning to normality once lockdown is relieved.
She used to be very sociable and outgoing, spending her spare time going out to music gigs and the cinema with friends. Since coronavirus hit, she has been having panic attacks when she’s tried to go outside. She says it’s especially isolating because she lives alone.
“I’ve had a little anxiety now and again but never suffered with agoraphobia before,” said the 31-year-old from London. “It’s a difficult thing to get your head around because on one level it’s totally rational to be afraid of a virus that’s caused a global pandemic and killed even healthy people.
“But I suppose the irrational side is knowing there is virtually no risk to me going out to the woodlands very near my house which is quite isolated with not many visitors. As soon as I step outside my front door I’ve felt my throat constrict and my heart race and I’ve had to go back inside. I’ve got to the end of my road on a good day.
“Seeing people in masks is strange: I should be reassured that they are taking precautions but the sight of this prompts a kind of physiological fight or flight response in me. It seems like something out of an apocalyptic movie. I’m lucky I can work from home, I don’t drive and there’s no way I would cope on public transport.”
She fears that the Government hasn’t been handling the pandemic effectively. “I’ve realised the news doesn’t help my mental health. In the beginning I read a lot and I was struggling to sleep, I’d just bolt awake in the middle of the night with a feeling of impending doom.
“I’m sleeping better now I’ve limited my news intake and I’m keeping busy with some new creative hobbies. Writing my worries down in a journal and allowing myself to worry for half an hour a day has helped me switch off the rest of the time. It also helps me reframe my anxieties more rationally.
“This week my goal is to sit on my front garden and maybe chat to some neighbours, then maybe I’ll invite a friend round to sit outside with.”
Tips for dealing with ‘coronaphobia’
Charity Anxiety UK has provided some advice for people struggling with post-lockdown fears.
Get yourself back into some form of routine
If you haven’t been leaving the house for an hour or so a day to exercise and get some air through lockdown, start getting used to the sounds of the outside world again. From there on, build on this structure by setting your plan for the next day in the evening before so you can prepare yourself for leaving the house if needed.
Continue to observe social distancing
When outside of the house, keep your distance from people where possible in public; take that extra 30 seconds to wait for someone to pass at a safe distance. If keeping some space away from other members of the public will reduce your anxiety, then remember this is OK.
Take time to get used to everything going on
It’s OK to allow yourself to slowly move back into your pre lockdown routine. If you can work from home, and don’t feel confident returning to work when it reopens, speak with your manager and let them know how you are feeling. Put in place a plan to continue to work through your anxiety.
Do it in phases
You don’t have to do everything in one big leap and tackle everything in one go – instead, spread things out and execute a phased return to ‘normal life’. If you’re worried about specific issues, such as using public transport, work on these difficulties slowly. For example, you can take public transport at less busy times and become used to the feeling of being on a bus/train again at your pace. Take little steps towards returning to life before lockdown. Remember, it’s a marathon and not a race.
Anxiety UK offers a range of support services from online anxiety management groups including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, counselling and clinical hypnotherapy.
Do you have a real life story? Email claudia.tanner@inews.co.uk.


inews--2020-06-06--Coronavirus: NHS trusts were 'left in the dark' over mandatory hospital face mask policy

Coronavirus : NHS trusts were 'left in the dark ' over mandatory hospital face mask policy NHS trusts were 'left in the dark ' about the announcement , and doctors have questioned how it will impact PPE supplies Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients in England will be required to wear face coverings from 15 June , and hospital staff must wear surgical masks `` at all times '' from this date .
But NHS Providers , the membership organisation for NHS trusts in England , has accused the Government of making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultation .
Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` Two major changes on the use of personal protection equipment and on visiting policy were announced late yesterday afternoon at the end of what , to be frank , was a very busy , difficult and hard week for our trust leaders , with absolutely no notice or consultation . ''
Mr Hopson added : `` I think it 's the latest in a long line of announcements that have had a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which those frontline organisations feel they have been left completely in the dark and they are then expected to make significant and complex operational changes either immediately or with very little notice . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing in Downing Street , London , on 5 June 2020 ( Photo by Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright/PA Wire ) He added that political leaders `` need to understand that running these organisations is a complex and difficult task and what you ca n't do is turn on a sixpence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee chair Dr Rob Harwood said : `` There is little detail on offer about how this will be implemented , where supplies of masks will come from , and how outpatients and hospital visitors will be given them .
Given the lack of PPE supplies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic , it is absolutely crucial that the Government ensures there are enough supplies of face masks for staff , and adequate provision of face coverings for outpatients and the public by 15 June . ''
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public are “ strongly urged ” to wear face coverings if attending hospitals , no-one would be denied treatment and that masks would be provided by the hospital , if necessary .
New guidelines take effect from 15 June Speaking on Friday , Mr Hancock told the Downing Street briefing : “ As the NHS reopens right across the country , it 's critically important to stop the spread amongst staff , patients and visitors too .
`` One of the things we 've learned is that those who are working in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not .
“ To offer even greater protection , we are providing new guidance for NHS staff in England , which will come into force on 15 June , and all hospital staff will be required to wear surgical masks , ” he said .

NHS trusts were not consulted over the Government’s decision to make face masks mandatory in hospitals, healthcare chiefs have said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients in England will be required to wear face coverings from 15 June, and hospital staff must wear surgical masks “at all times” from this date.
But NHS Providers, the membership organisation for NHS trusts in England, has accused the Government of making the decision “on the hoof” without consultation.
Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Two major changes on the use of personal protection equipment and on visiting policy were announced late yesterday afternoon at the end of what, to be frank, was a very busy, difficult and hard week for our trust leaders, with absolutely no notice or consultation.”
Mr Hopson added: “I think it’s the latest in a long line of announcements that have had a major impact on the way the NHS operates in which those frontline organisations feel they have been left completely in the dark and they are then expected to make significant and complex operational changes either immediately or with very little notice.”
He added that political leaders “need to understand that running these organisations is a complex and difficult task and what you can’t do is turn on a sixpence” with major policy announcements.
Lack of supplies
The British Medical Association has also questioned where Mr Hancock expects hospitals to find enough surgical masks for every staff member.
Consultants committee chair Dr Rob Harwood said: “There is little detail on offer about how this will be implemented, where supplies of masks will come from, and how outpatients and hospital visitors will be given them.
Given the lack of PPE supplies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it is absolutely crucial that the Government ensures there are enough supplies of face masks for staff, and adequate provision of face coverings for outpatients and the public by 15 June.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care has said that members of the public are “strongly urged” to wear face coverings if attending hospitals, no-one would be denied treatment and that masks would be provided by the hospital, if necessary.
New guidelines take effect from 15 June
Speaking on Friday, Mr Hancock told the Downing Street briefing: “As the NHS reopens right across the country, it’s critically important to stop the spread amongst staff, patients and visitors too.
“One of the things we’ve learned is that those who are working in hospital, are more likely to catch coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not.
“To offer even greater protection, we are providing new guidance for NHS staff in England, which will come into force on 15 June, and all hospital staff will be required to wear surgical masks,” he said.


inews--2020-06-06--Can I stay overnight during lockdown? The UK Covid-19 rules around meeting family and friends explai

Can I stay overnight during lockdown? The UK Covid-19 rules around meeting family and friends explained

Can I stay overnight during lockdown ?
The UK Covid-19 rules around meeting family and friends explained Boris Johnson has eased lockdown measures in England but overnight stays are still banned unless there 's a 'reasonable excuse' Not being close to the ones you love is one of the hardest parts of lockdown ( Photo : Justin Setterfield/Getty ) After more than 10 weeks of lockdown , many of us are missing our loved ones and want to know when we can stay with them again .
Boris Johnson said that from Monday in England groups of up to six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces .
But does this mean we can have overnight stays with family and friends , meaning those living far apart can see each other finally ?
Sadly , the short answer is no .
Unnecessary overnight stays have been explicitly banned in the Government ’ s most recent Public Health England guidance .
The law says : `` No person may , without reasonable excuse , stay overnight at any place other than the place where they are living ” .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister said that from Monday groups of up to six people can meet outdoors , both in public spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces .
The Prime Minister explained that this is `` provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules '' by staying two metres apart .
Groups from separate homes are still not allowed to gather indoors , and people can only enter other homes if using it to access the garden .

People from two different households will be allowed to stay together overnight in self-contained accommodation in England after July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
After more than 12 weeks of lockdown, many people are missing loved ones and want to know when they can stay with them again.
Boris Johnson has said that from 4 July, two households of any size in England will be allowed to meet up indoors and stay overnight.
In addition, households are allowed to stay in self-contained accommodation, including hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites, providing shared facilities are kept clean.
Can I stay overnight?
Overnight stays are now explicitly allowed in self-contained accommodation and other types of tourist accommodation in England from 4 July.
Two households are also allowed to meet indoors in England from this date.
A spokesman from the Cabinet Office was unable to clarify whether this means households can stay overnight in one another’s homes.
Before 4 July, unnecessary overnight stays are explicitly banned in the Government’s Public Health England guidance.
The law states: “No person may, without reasonable excuse, stay overnight at any place other than the place where they are living”.
A reasonable excuse for an overnight trip includes:
Staying somewhere to attend a funeral – at the deceased person’s household, a close family member’s, or a friend if the first two aren’t available
An elite athlete – or a coach of an elite athlete staying somewhere for the purposes of training or competition. This includes an athlete’s parent if they are under 18
Needing to stay elsewhere while moving house
If it’s reasonably necessary – for work/volunteering, care to a vulnerable person, emergency assistance, to “avoid injury or illness, or to escape a risk of harm”, or to obtain medical assistance.
If it’s required for a legal reason
If a child of divorced or separated parents splits their time between both parents’ homes
If it’s unsafe or unlawful to return home, or that home is “not available for any other reason”.
‘Support bubbles’
However, people living on their own, or is a single parent living only with children, will be allowed to form a “support bubble” with one other household.
Essentially, the two households will be able to act as one, as members can enter each others’ homes and stay overnight with each other, and do not need to social distance.
But, if anyone in either of the households develops Covid-19 symptoms, they must all self-isolate for up to a fortnight.
The measures, which come into effect on Saturday, do not apply to people who are shielding because they are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus.
The Prime Minister said: “We are making this change to support those who are particularly lonely as a result of lockdown measures. It is a targeted intervention to limit the most harmful effects of the current social restrictions.
“It is emphatically not designed for people who don’t qualify to start meeting inside other people’s homes because that remains against the law.”
What are the new lockdown rules?
Mr Johnson said from 4 July, two households of any size will be able to meet in any setting inside or out.
The prime minister said: “That does not mean they must always be the same two households.
“It will be possible for instance to meet one set of grandparents one weekend, and the others the following weekend.
“We are not recommending meetings of multiple households indoors because of the risk of creating greater chains of transmission.”
Outside, the guidance remains that people from several households can meet in groups of up to six.
The Prime Minister previously said that groups of up to six people can meet outdoors, both in public spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces.
He explained that this is “provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules” by staying two metres apart.


inews--2020-06-06--When is the next lockdown review? The date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and wha

When is the next lockdown review? The date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and what the next phase means

When is the next lockdown review ?
The date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and what the @ @ @ @ @ has extended the time between lockdown reviews to four weeks instead of three What changes @ @ @ @ @ ?
A classroom rearranged to provide a teaching environment safe from coronavirus for pupils and @ @ @ @ @ Bilingue at Kentish Town , north London ( Photo : Isabel Infantes/AFP ) What are @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures ?
What are the next phases in easing lockdown ?
The government has @ @ @ @ @ worn on public transport ( Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images ) What happens if the @ @ @ @ @ What will change at the next government review on 25 June ?

The Government has extended the time between lockdown reviews to four weeks instead of three, under new plans announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Tuesday, increasing the length of time current measures will be in place.
A new maximum review period of 28 rather than 21 days means the next review will take place on 25 June, a month after the last review on 28 May.
In a written statement to MPs, Matt Hancock said the extended time frame will allow decisions to align more closely with the period of time necessary to assess the impact of previous changes on key data feeds, including the R rate.
“The Government will also keep all the measures under continual review and will account to Parliament on an ongoing basis,” Mr Hancock said.
What changes were made on 28 May?
Since Monday 1 June, people are allowed to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in groups of six, as long as they maintain social distance and keep two metres apart.
The changes in England also permit people unlimited amounts of exercise, sunbathing in local parks, outdoor picnics and driving to other destinations for day trips. People from different households are permitted to meet in a public place, providing a two-metre distance is maintained.
The new guidance only applies in England as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are adopting their own approach to the next phase of lockdown.
In England, people are still required to work from home where possible, while school children in years other than Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 must stay at home. Pubs and restaurants are still closed.
The changes are the first part in the Government’s three-phase plan, launched in a 50-page document released by the Government on May 11.
What are the five tests for easing lockdown measures?
On 16 April the Government presented five tests that the UK must pass before lockdown measures can be eased.
The five tests:
Protect the NHS’s ability to cope and to provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
See a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rates from Covid-19 so it can be certain that it has moved beyond the peak.
Obtain reliable data from Sage showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board.
Be confident that the range of operational challenges, including testing capacity and PPE, are in hand, with supply able to meet future demand.
Be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS.
What are the next phases in easing lockdown?
Once the Government can be sure that the UK has passed the five tests, it will move through two further phases.
Phase two is called “smarter controls” and involves replacing existing social restrictions with measures that mitigate the effect on the health system and the economy.
The Government has said it will develop these measures in periodic “steps” over the coming weeks and months.
Throughout this time, those who are showing symptoms, however mild, must continue to self-isolate at home, the Government says.
Phase three, “reliable treatment” concerns the search for a vaccine. The Government says it is investing in research, developing international partnerships and putting in place the infrastructure to manufacture and distribute a vaccine at scale to “bring about this phase as quickly as possible”.
What happens if the number of infections increases?
The Government’s strategy to relax social restrictions relies on maintaining the epidemic at a manageable level.
Maintaining progress on the epidemic is expected to be particularly challenging during the winter months, given the fact that coronavirus shares many symptoms with common colds and the flu.
To monitor spikes in infections, the Government has established a Joint Biosecurity Centre as an independent body providing real time analysis and assessment of infection outbreaks.
The Joint Biosecurity Centre will be responsible for setting a Covid-19 alert to communicate the current level of risk to the public.
The new five-point alert system will rank the threat level of the virus on a scale of one (green) to five (red), with social distancing measures becoming tougher the higher the threat level is.
The threat level will be adjusted accordingly based on medical and scientific data, with experts analysing data from hospitals and a new smartphone tracking app to inform an accurate picture of infection rates.
The alert levels:
Level five – Critical: This level would require a strict lockdown and means the virus is spreading fast, and could overwhelm the NHS.
This level would require a strict lockdown and means the virus is spreading fast, and could overwhelm the NHS. Level four – Severe: This is the level the UK is currently at and means the NHS is stretched but is coping.
This is the level the UK is currently at and means the NHS is stretched but is coping. Level three – Substantial: This means the virus is in general circulation and the NHS is operating at extra capacity. Some restrictions will need to remain in place, but it will be safe to relax some measures.
This means the virus is in general circulation and the NHS is operating at extra capacity. Some restrictions will need to remain in place, but it will be safe to relax some measures. Level two – Moderate: This means there is a low level of virus transmission and the NHS is operating normally. Schools and businesses should be able to open, subject to social distancing measures.
This means there is a low level of virus transmission and the NHS is operating normally. Schools and businesses should be able to open, subject to social distancing measures. Level one – Low: This means the virus is no longer present in the UK. No behavioural restrictions will be needed, and public and private sectors will be able to operate normally.
What will change at the next government review on 25 June?
The next review will first consider the effects of the changes made at the last review and decide if the alert level is low enough to make further changes.
However in the Government’s “roadmap to recovery”, the ambition at step three is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close.
The Government has assumed that step three will happen no earlier than 4 July.
That means that many businesses and other spaces will stay closed until at least 4 July, including:
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other personal care businesses
Pubs and accommodation and other hospitality businesses
Places of worship and other public places
Cinemas and other leisure facilities
We still do not know when lockdown measures will be lifted entirely.


inews--2020-06-06--Where to buy face masks in the UK, as the Government makes wearing face coverings on public transpor

Where to buy face masks in the UK, as the Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory

Where to buy face masks in the UK , as the Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory The advice says the public should n't buy medical face masks , as these are needed for frontline staff , but there are regular ones on sale Since the outbreak of coronavirus advice around the world regarding the use of face masks has varied , but now the government have said people in England should wear face coverings in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops , as well as on public transport .
The advice in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't try to buy medical face masks , as these need to be reserved for frontline staff and key workers only .
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you 're good at sewing , and the government has also provided instructions to make either a sewn cloth face covering , or a non-sewn face mask using an old t-shirt .
However , many brands are also now selling face masks , so if you 're not so keen on a DIY option , here 's where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What is the new government guidance on wearing face masks ?
This is the same day non-essential shops will re-open across the nation , and it 's expected significantly more people will be using public transport .
In an earlier announcement in May , the government said people in England should wear face coverings , in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops and on public transport .
The Government states that , while wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer , it may protect others if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed symptoms .
People wearing a covering should wash their hands before putting it on and after taking it off , and the covering itself should be washed regularly in the laundry with detergent .
Where can I buy a face mask in the UK ?
Asos is selling a two-pack of animal print 'fashion masks ' for £12 For just £6 Paisie have launched a striped non-surgical face mask , Reformation launched packs of five fabric face masks for £28 and Boden are selling brightly patterned non medical face coverings in packs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're keen for a craftier look , Alice Cox Creative is selling bespoke face masks using old designer fabrics , complete with a non-elastic band to minimise irritation around your ears , with prices ranging from £10 - £15 .
You can buy coloured reusable cloth face masks from tech brand Casetify , who will automatically donate a surgical mask to a health worker who needs it with every purchase .
Etsy are selling a broad range of face masks from independent designers , and you can even design your own face mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four costing £20 .
It 's also expected that in the next few weeks you 'll be able to buy face masks from most major UK supermarkets .
When buying a face mask , make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them .
How can I make my own face mask ?


inews--2020-06-06--What is the R rate? The latest UK coronavirus figures explained, and what the number for each region

What is the R rate? The latest UK coronavirus figures explained, and what the number for each region means

What is the R rate ?
The latest UK coronavirus figures explained , and what the number for each region means The R rate has more than doubled in London , from 0.4 a few weeks ago to 0.95 now according to new data What is the R rate ?
A group of young people walk past a pub open for takeaways on Holland Park Avenue in west London on June 1 , 2020 , following the easing of the lockdown restrictions ( Photo : TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images ) The South West R number is exactly 1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new infections there is `` relatively low '' .
Then in the South East , the R number is 0.97 , followed by London on 0.95 - which is a significant increase from its previous value of 0.4 - and in the East of England it 's 0.94 .
In the Midlands , the R number is at 0.9 , whereas in North East and Yorkshire - which previously had the highest R number - it 's 0.89 .
However , it 's important to remember there is a time lag in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relating to what was happening two to three weeks ago .
Advisers believe the prevalence of Covid-19 is on a “ downward trajectory ” , with figures from the Office for National Statistics showing there were 53,000 people with the disease in the past two weeks .
The analysis says : `` There is some evidence that Rt [ the R ] has risen in all regions and we believe that this is probably due to increasing mobility and mixing between households and in public and workplace settings .
`` There is evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole of England , that the increases in the regional reproductive numbers may result in the decline in the national death rate being arrested by mid-June . ''
Cyclists stop with their bikes in the afternoon sunshine in Hyde Park , London , on May 19 , 2020 , following the relaxing of lockdown restrictions ( Photo : TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images ) Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said : “ It ’ s very worrying .
It appears , I would say , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the fact that ‘ track , test and trace ’ is some way from being up and running .
He added : “ I think it begs the question as to whether the advice is right to people in the North West.
” One crucial means of suppressing transmission is the NHS test and trace system , which seeks to track people down who have come into contact with an infected individual and tell them to isolate , but the system is not yet fully operational .

As the coronavirus lockdown is being eased across the UK, latest figures show the R number in England is estimated to be between 0.8 and 1, which is a marginal increase from last week when there was “a bit of regional variation”.
The government’s scientific advisers maintain the rate of coronavirus transmission has not breached the crucial value of one.
Last week Boris Johnson started to send pupils back to school, and outdoor gatherings of up to six people were allowed from Monday in England – although now the government has backtracked on it’s plan for schools to reopen before the summer holidays.
While the number of new infections appeared to be going down, government scientific advisers believe the R rate is between 0.8 and 1 in England in their latest estimate.
Last week the England’s chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, vetoed the government’s wish for the Covid-19 alert level to be lowered to level three.


inews--2020-06-06--When are secondary schools reopening? How the UK's schools will open, and what's happening with A-le

When are secondary schools reopening? How the UK's schools will open, and what's happening with A-level and GCSE exams

However , the aim is for some pupils in Years 10 and 12 to have some face-to-face time with teachers @ @ @ @ @ they will be sitting their GCSEs and A-levels in the next school year .
Government @ @ @ @ @ are asking secondary schools to offer this face-to-face support to supplement the remote education of @ @ @ @ @ pupils . ''
What happens to A-Level and GCSE exams ?
GCSE , AS and @ @ @ @ @ this year , with exams regulator Ofqual stating teachers should grade pupils based on `` @ @ @ @ @ considered '' judgements of the results they think each student would achieve .
However , @ @ @ @ @ they will not get a fair grade in GCSE and A levels this summer .
@ @ @ @ @ are highly experienced at making assessment decisions and evidence shows they can rank order their @ @ @ @ @ of accuracy . ''
It also said it is `` vital '' that schools and @ @ @ @ @ range of available evidence of the student 's work .

On 1 June, primary schools reopened for pupils in reception, years 1 and 6, and early years or nursery programmes, as part of the Government’s easing of the coronavirus lockdown.
Children at these ages are at key stages of their development, and will benefit most from returning, the Government said.
On Sunday 10 May, Boris Johnson delivered an announcement detailing phase two of the lifting of lockdown, indicting that the return to school would be gradual and phased.
According to the Department for Education it’s hoped other primary school pupils will be able to go back before the end of the summer term, ideally for about a month.
Schools have remained open during the coronavirus lockdown only for vulnerable students and the children of key workers.
Wales and Scotland are not reopening schools today and are likely to wait until the new school year in September. Northern Ireland is expected to follow suit.
But what about secondary school pupils? Here’s what we know so far .
When do secondary schools reopen?
Secondary schools will not open properly until September, meaning a long summer break for those in Year 7 and above.


inews--2020-06-06--When is the next Scotland lockdown review? The date the Government will reassess coronavirus rules -

When is the next Scotland lockdown review? The date the Government will reassess coronavirus rules - and what phase 2 would involve

In addition , people can travel - preferably by walking or cycling - for recreation , although they will be @ @ @ @ @ possible '' within or close to their own local area .
Take-away and drive-through food @ @ @ @ @ , so long as they apply safe physical distancing , but `` non-essential '' indoor @ @ @ @ @ and pubs must remain closed during the first phase .
Some aspects of the criminal @ @ @ @ @ resumed , alongside face-to-face Children 's Hearings , and people at risk will have more @ @ @ @ @ support services .
NHS services which were cancelled due to coronavirus crisis will `` carefully @ @ @ @ @

Scotland has now entered the first phase of its lockdown exit plan and started to ease some restrictions, following the latest government review on 28 May.
Some rules including meeting up with family and friends, have now been eased as part of the first step in the country’s four-phase “route map” or plan to restart society while surpressing the virus.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “This will be a very gradual process as we monitor how changing behaviour affects the infection rate and we will only be able to move toward easing more restrictions if we continue to work together to suppress the virus.