With the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, BuDS is putting together a list of resources to help you find practical help in these difficult times. The list below is incomplete, and will be expanded as we complete more research.
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Buckinghamshire Council’s Specialist Teaching Consultation 2021
If you are the parent of a SEND and/or EHCP child, you’ll want to respond to Buckinghamshire Council’s Specialist Teaching Service Consultation. The Specialist Teaching Consultation could mean big changes for the way your child is supported in school or college. The deadline is Sunday 9th January, so please don’t delay.
Read MoreOmicron Emergency Booster Programme Announcement & BuDS’ Reaction
The Prime Minister has warned of an emergency situation in the UK because of the growth of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The Government have not announced any further precautions against the spread of Omicron, but they have called for all adults to get a booster vaccine dose as quickly as possible. Read on for more.
Read MoreOmicron Update (2)
Over the last few days, data has been published by the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) relating to the severity, transmissibility and more of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. BuDS has looked through this published data, and summarised the findings below. Read on for more.
Read MorePlan B Announcement & BuDS Reaction
The Government have announced the return of a few weak precautions against Covid-19 from next Monday, bringing England broadly back into line with the precautions already in force in Scotland & Wales. However, nowhere has been closed and, incredibly, the Prime Minister is still encouraging people to socialise over Christmas as normal. Read on for more…
Read MoreOmicron Update
There were a number of updates yesterday (7 December) about the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19. These come from Government sources across the UK, and summarise official scientific data. Read on for more.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 6 December 2021
Sadly, Covid-19 infection levels in Bucks have once again returned to CRITICALLY HIGH levels, with more than 1 in every 50 people now infected. The number of people in hospital remains high and vaccinations are still moving too slowly. With Omicron now feely circulating in Bucks and England, the pandemic in Bucks is becoming more dangerous as we approach Christmas. Read on for more…
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 29 November 2021
There is more ALARMING Covid-19 news this week for Buckinghamshire. The number of infected people is still RISING FAST, and the number of people in Bucks hospitals with Covid-19 has RISEN by over 10%. Deaths have also risen significantly this week. The risk of catching Covid-19 when out and about in Bucks remains VERY HIGH.
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Read MoreBuDS’ Analysis of the Prime Minister’s Statement about the Omicron variant of Covid-19
The Prime Minister has issued a statement about the Government’s plan now that the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has reached the UK. Read on for more…
Read MoreNew Variant of Covid-19 – B.1.1.529
Scientists are warning that a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has started to spread very fast in South Africa. The new variant, codenamed B.1.1.529, seems to be much better at spreading that even the Delta and Delta Plus variants we have in the UK now. This means that, when the new variant reaches the UK, there is a risk that it will replace Delta and Delta Plus as the variant which most people catch. Obviously, if the new variant is also more dangerous to people’s health than Delta and Delta Plus, this would be very concerning.
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