Covid-19 information
Latest Covid-19 information
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Information about what is happening in Kirklees
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The latest COVID-19 restrictions in Kirklees
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Information for people living in Kirklees who are vulnerable, self-isolating and unable to get help from others - this includes telephone numbers to call if you need to speak to someone
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Special education needs in Kirklees during COVID-19 - this includes information on assessments, placements, reviews, grades, transitions
Information about activities in Kirklees
Some activities may not be running as they usually do, following lockdown restrictions. Please check with each provider for their current arrangements. Activities can be found on the Activity search page.
If you have suffered serious harm or have a life-threatening emergency:
Call 999 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department.
If you have thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal:
Contact someone immediately:
- speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust
- contact Kooth (opens a new page). This is an anonymous, online counselling and support service for children and young people, accessible through your mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use - available for 10 to 19 year olds in Kirklees, from 12pm to 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm to 10pm on weekends
- make an urgent appointment to see your doctor or call 111 if it is out of hours
- call the Thriving Kirklees Single Point of Access team on 01924 492183 - available Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 8pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 12pm
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Information for parents
What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges
Out-of-school settings: COVID-19 guidance for parents and carers
Taking your child to an early years setting: information for parents (pdf)
Taking your child to primary school: what you need to know (pdf)
Supporting students at secondary school or college: what you need to know (pdf)
Back to school frequently asked questions (pdf)
Catch up funding in schools - this is additional support to help children catch up on missed education due to COVID-19.
Information for educational settings
COVID-19: actions for out-of-school settings
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Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus and your wellbeing (for young people)
Looking after your mental health
Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
COVID-19: guidance on protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
How to do a coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow test at home
Information in other languages includes mental health advice in Polish, Punjabi, Romanian and Urdu.
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How to stay safe and help prevent the spread of covonavirus (pdf)
How to stop coronavirus spreading by keeping clean (pdf)
How to wash your hands (pdf)
How to test yourself for COVID-19 (pdf)
What will happen if I get coronavirus and have to go to hospital? (pdf)
What to expect if someone I know goes into hospital (pdf)
Why hospital staff wear PPE (pdf)
Information on the COVID-19 vaccination
Coronavirus vaccine (jab) consent form for adults (pdf)
COVID-19 vaccination (a guide for at-risk children and young people aged 12 to 15 years)
About the NHS COVID Pass letter you have been sent (pdf)
If you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter (pdf)
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