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Coronavirus Update
As you are probably aware by now the Prime Minister has placed the UK officially in lockdown regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. The only reasons people should be leaving their homes are:
- shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
- one form of exercise a day – for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household;
- any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
- travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.
With immediate effect a whole category of businesses and services are to close, including places of worship. This means where we have been keeping our churches open for private prayer, UK law temporarily inhibits this and is now enforceable by the police. I have no doubt further news will follow in time but for now please see the implications as found on the UK government website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-address-to-the-nation-on-coronavirus-23-march-2020
Please use the links made available to you on the website to help you through this difficult time.
God bless and, as the world is saying, “stay safe”.
In Need of Help?
Are you self-isolating, but lonely and need a chat? Need to pick up groceries or prescriptions? Need help finding out where to get help with other things? Please email bridgend@rcadc.org
EU Settlement Scheme
EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members in the UK, will need to apply to secure their rights through a free, simple, digital system. This will give them a status in UK law, once we leave the EU. There is plenty of time to apply – in a deal scenario, the date for applications to be made is 30 June 2021. In a no deal, applicants have until 31 December 2020.
Irish citizens do not need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to protect their status and rights. They are covered by Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangements.
If you know of anyone this may apply to then please help them to find members of the parish or a charity who have the appropriate skills to work with them.
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