Salford has 159 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 152, bringing the cumulative total to 17,281. The seven day average of cases has increased to 1,126, up from 1,104, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 435, up from 426.5.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 848 (up from 832), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 444 (up from 435.6); Bolton 1,061 (up from 993), with a rate of 369 (up from 345.3); Manchester 2,532 (up from 2,472), with a rate of 458 (up from 447.1); and Oldham 867 (down from 881), with a rate of 365.7 (down from 371.6).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 947 (up from 924), with a seven day rate of 425.8 (up from 415.4); Stockport 1,212 (down from 1,229), with a rate of 413.1 (down from 418.8); Tameside 832 (up from 828), with a rate of 367.3 (up from 365.6); Trafford 1,084 (up from 1,045), with a rate of 456.7 (up from 440.3); and Wigan 1,533 (up from 1,505), with a rate of 466.4 (up from 457.9).
There has been one new virus-related death at Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, homelessness charity Emmaus Salford is hosting a weekly pop-up GP service at its Pendleton base. The Inclusion GP Service is provided by Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT) and is open to 'companions', formerly homeless people supported by Emmaus, and to people who are street homeless and accessing The People's Pods which have been set up at the centre.
"We know that homelessness is associated with enormous health inequalities, including shorter life expectancy, higher morbidity and greater usage of hospital services and even when people have a temporary address there are still barriers to accessing primary health care" says Becki Smee, Case Manager at SPCT "Our service aims to break down those barriers and ensure that all the people we support are accessing the right care that they need and are entitled to."
For more information see the Emmaus website click here
While the homeless are getting health aid, Salford businesses that are struggling through the lockdown can access free help and support through The Growth Company, a not-for-profit social enterprise.
"Throughout the pandemic and through Brexit we have helped thousands of business owners with support at a time when they needed us the most" says Richard Jeffery, Director of Business Growth at The Growth Company "While tough times lie ahead, particularly since the announcement of a new national lockdown just a few days into 2021, we want to reassure business owners that we are still here to provide ongoing support to help them to get through the months ahead and help protect jobs and the economy.
"We have a team of trusted business advisors across a number of sectors who are here to help businesses of all sizes throughout this lockdown period and together we can work through the ongoing challenges" he adds.
Services include...
Navigating Covid-19 business challenges: The GC Business Growth Hub summarises the latest guidance into digestible summaries, whilst demystifying and signposting support packages offered through Central and Local Government or other providers via its dedicated website click here
GC Business Finance: Impartial business finance service provides alternative options for growing businesses that have been unable to obtain funding through a mainstream lender click here
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Employ GM: A free service to help recruit due to increased demand for goods or for those struggling to keep their workforce in meaningful employment click here
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources Pack: Information on how the pandemic may affect mental health of colleagues along with guidance on how to best manage this click here.
Enterprising You: Offers a unique support programme to the self-employed in Greater Manchester click here
For details on all support packages see The Growth Company website click here
Main photo shows Companion Damian and Rachel Richardson from Emmaus Salford with Jane Galbraith from SPCT Inclusion
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