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AUGUST 2021
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VACCINATION UPDATE As of 2nd August 2021, more than 834,932 vaccines (combination of 1st and 2nd doses) have been given across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.
In the health boards latest vaccination update newsletter, ABUHB confirms that 88% of the Health Board's adult population has been vaccinated with first doses. The health board also confirmed that 81% or over 18s are also fully vaccinated. Join the thousands that have been vaccinated... Call 0300 303 1373 and you’ll be offered a first dose appointment within 72 hours.
SECOND DOSES… The 1st dose of Covid vaccine provides estimated 2536% protection against the Delta variant, protecting against being symptomatic. The 2nd dose raises the level of protection up to 77-82%. Therefore it is important that you receive both doses of the Covid vaccination for maximum protection.
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WALK-IN SESSIONS Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have announced the details for their next walk-in vaccinations sessions...
Cwmbran Stadium (Pfizer) Henllys Way, Cwmbran NP44 3YS Saturday 7th August | 10am - 3pm
This walk-in clinic is for first doses for anyone aged 18 years and over & second Pfizer doses for anyone who received their first dose on or before June 12th.
Blaenau Gwent General Offices (Pfizer) Steel Works Rd, Ebbw Vale NP23 6AA Saturday 7th August | 10am - 3pm This walk-in clinic is for first doses for anyone aged 18 years and over & second Pfizer doses for anyone who received their first dose on or before June 12th.
Newbridge Leisure Centre (Pfizer) Bridge St, Newbridge, NP11 5FE Saturday 7th August | 10am - 3pm This walk-in clinic is for first doses for anyone aged 18 years and over & second Pfizer doses for anyone who received their first dose on or before June 12th.
Invitation letters have been sent to young people within twelve weeks of their 18th birthday. If you haven’t received yours please contact the booking centre on 0300 303 1373.
Wales moves to Alert Level 0
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You don’t have to suffer in silence. The Get Torfaen Talking project is here to help you find the organisations and charities that can and will provide support to you when you need it. Find Get Torfaen Talking on Facebook or visit our website:
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AUTUMN ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING BROCHURE IS OUT NOW!
Have you ever fancied learning how to trace your family history, speaking a different language or retraining for a new career? Then download the latest Torfaen Adult Community Learning 2021/2022 brochure today! Courses start from September and you’ll find opportunities to develop hobbies, improve your career prospects, personal development and health and wellbeing. For the first time, the online version replaces the brochure which used to be sent to local residents. However, you will still be able to request a copy, or you can pick up a brochure from Torfaen Council buildings, job centres, community venues and libraries. You can download the Autumn 2021/22 brochure online at www.torfaen.gov.uk
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Unwell? Symptoms of COVID-19? You should book a PCR test by phoning 119 or visit: https://gov.wales/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19 LFD tests, or rapid flow tests, are only for people WITHOUT symptoms and should not be used if you are unwell.
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ACCESS COUNCIL SERVICES 24/7 You can contact Torfaen Council anytime of the day by signing up for your personal online council service. MyTorfaen is the easy way to get in touch with us to report a problem, request a service or to make a payment. It is straightforward to sign up and you can keep a track of all your reports and requests. What services can you access? The most popular MyTorfaen services are: Free School Meals and self-isolation payment applications Household Waste Recycling Centre bookings for cars and vans Bulky waste collections requests Litter, fly tipping and pothole reports Change of address notifications Council tax payments Requests for housing benefits and help with council tax payments
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How do you set up an account? Visit www.torfaen.gov.uk and click on MyTorfaen at the top of the page or download the Torfaen app on your mobile device. You will need an email address and it takes just a couple of minutes to sign up. It is safe and secure - you can save time making reports or requests by saving your details for next time. But you can still report, request and pay for services without setting up an account – just select ‘guest’ at the login page. You can also make reports anonymously by searching for the forms on the Torfaen Council website. The Torfaen Council app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Visit your provider’s app or play store and search for ‘Torfaen’. Services are available in English and Welsh.
WALES‘ FLU VACCINATION PROGRAMME EXPANSION PLANNED Wales is set to see its largest ever flu vaccination programme this autumn, with the jab being offered to all those aged over 50 and all secondary school children. It comes after 2020/2021 saw the largest number of flu vaccinations – over a million - ever given in Wales, and for the first time, the uptake in the over-65s exceeded 75%. The COVID booster programme will also be coadministered to those who are eligible where appropriate to do so, in an effort to improve efficiency and increase uptake of both vaccines. It comes amid warnings from the Chief Medical Officer in his annual flu letter that there could be a cocirculation of flu and COVID-19 this winter, as well as other respiratory infections. Increasing the number of those eligible for the flu jab and coinciding this with the COVID booster programme will protect both the public and the NHS.
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It is hoped extending the flu vaccination programme will also reduce morbidity and mortality associated with influenza, as well as reduce hospitalisations during a time when the NHS and social care may again be managing winter outbreaks of COVID-19. As well as all those ages over 50, the schools programme will be extended to all those in secondary school in years 7-11. It means the flu vaccination vaccine will be available on the NHS to well over 1.5m people in Wales this winter. The Welsh Government has set an ambition of 75% of secondary school pupils to have the flu vaccination and 80% of those aged 65 and over. An additional funding package of £6.8m will be allocated to health boards to reach both new cohorts. The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Frank Atherton, will be writing to NHS Wales about the National Influenza Immunisation Programme 2021-22, detailing the priority vaccination groups, the uptake ambitions, details of the vaccines available and the potential for co-administration of the COVID and flu vaccines this coming season.
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COUNCILLOR ANTHONY HUNT 01495 741568 / 07870 116463
COUNCILLOR ELIZABETH HAYNES
COUNCILLOR NORMA PARRISH
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TREVETHIN COUNCILLOR EMMA RAPIER 07773 207784 CLLR LOUISE SHEPPHARD 07762 649841 / 07773 207969
TWO LOCKS & HENLLYS COUNCILLOR RON BURNETT 01633 874157 / 07980 682481
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COUNCILLOR GWYN JENKINS 07773 577998
ST CADOCS & PENYGARN COUNCILLOR SUE MALSON 07773 591399
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COUNCILLOR STEVEN EVANS
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