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Episode 6

The Chris Allen Podcast

Sunday, 11 December 2022 - 42 minutes

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1’16” Council leader Ian Brookfield on the impact of the terrible fire this week, plus looking forward to the opening of the Halls.

10’02” Pam Beckley of the Haven Wolverhampton with her reflections on the Orange Wolves campaign, highlighting and combatting violence against women and girls, plus why Christmas can be a vulnerable time for women and children in abusive households. We’ll also hear about their Christmas appeal. https://www.havenrefuge.org.uk

17’25” Deputy council leader, Stephen Simkins, talking about Wolverhampton as an entrepreneurial city (https://ignitehub.co.uk) and the way we can support each other in this cold weather. If you are struggling in any way at the moment with the cost-of-living crisis, the council might be able to help give some support with energy bills, food or even just a warm space where you can recharge yourself and your devices. Find out more at www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/costofliving.

24’11” Cabinet member for education and skills, Cllr Chris Burden, on free school meals, and the need to get in those reception place applications for children starting school next September. To apply for a school place, parents should log on to www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/admissions. Full details of free school meals can be found at www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals.

33’22” Public Health Director, John Denley will be talking about the Strep A infection and the impact of antibiotics.

Parents and guardians should contact NHS 111 online or your GP if your child is getting worse, is feeding or eating much less than normal, has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration, or is very tired or irritable. You should also seek medical attention if your child is under three months old and has a temperature of 38°C or over, or is older than three months and has a temperature of 39°C or above. You should call 999 or go to A&E if your child is having difficulty breathing.

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