Coronavirus (Covid-19)

This dedicated section of my website aims to provide constituents with up to date information regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.

Please use the tabs on the left to find information and advice on the most commonly asked questions.

An interactive map on the latest data of cases in our area can be found at this link: coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map. Zoom in for local detail.

Find out what support you can get if you are affected by coronavirus at this government website page: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support 

Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge and one of great concern. We live in an area which has the highest average age in the UK. This makes it even more important that residents take care of themselves, and others. Everyone in Parliament and Government is determined that we will get the country through this. 

As you can imagine, we are experiencing an unprecedented level of casework from individuals with unique challenges. I have therefore provided information and links to official advice and will continue to update as the situation changes. Please do check these first and if your query is not answered then I, and my small team, will do our best to help.

Useful links: Gov.UK, BBC News, NHS, News from Parliament.

 

See Also

News

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Watch: Social Distancing and Public Transport

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Watch: Questions about Bexhill Testing Centre

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Watch: Advocating air bridges

During today's Transport Oral Questions I was granted an intervention in my role as Chairman of the Transport Select Committee.

Watch: Huw in General Covid Debate

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Local MPs welcome more help for local businesses

Local MPs, Huw Merriman and Sally-Ann Hart, welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has been protecting local jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, will be extended until the end of October.