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On this page you will find updates and guidance regarding the ongoing situation with Covid-19. We will update it as regularly as possible.

Government updates and advice on a range of components can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Covid-19 has been a vast challenge for the economy, society and, most acutely, our NHS, and I will continue to work with local and national stakeholders to manage our response.

If you have a very specific concern or would like clarification, please do email me and I will be sure to provide you with as much assistance as possible.

The current Government advice for individuals is as below:

The government is removing remaining domestic restrictions in England. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:

  • Get vaccinated

  • Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside

  • Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces

  • Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and stay at home if positive

Find out how you can help reduce the risks

A Covid-19 booster vaccine dose helps improve the protection that you have from your first 2 doses of the vaccine.

It helps give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from Covid-19. I would urge all of my constituents to get your jabs as soon as you can. 

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James Cartlidge MP

Statement on Omicron

Monday, 13 December, 2021

I understand that many people hold passionate views about the steps that they believe the Government should or should not be taking in response to the Omicron outbreak. Indeed, I have received significant levels of correspondence arguing for both no restrictions and much tougher ones.

James Cartlidge MP

My latest column - 15th July

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

Throughout the worst of the pandemic ‘returning to normal’ has sounded like a distant and unbelievable prospect. But a return to something like pre-Covid life is now possible, given the Prime Minister’s confirmation this week that almost all Covid restrictions will cease on 19th July.

James Cartlidge MP

Covid Vaccinations: Info for South Suffolk

Friday, 18 June, 2021

This page is to provide information regarding Covid-19 vaccines in South Suffolk.

If you're aged 18 or over, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccine.

James Cartlidge MP

Covid Vaccinations: Info for South Suffolk

Thursday, 7 January, 2021

Please do not call your GP or local hub about getting vaccinated, unless requested, the NHS will contact you directly. 

James Cartlidge MP

Treat teachers as high-priority for new Covid vaccines, says Suffolk MP

Thursday, 31 December, 2020

South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has called for school staff to be a priority for Covid vaccinations. - Credit: Office of James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge MP

My latest column - 19th November 2020

Thursday, 19 November, 2020

Voting for the UK to return to a national lockdown earlier this month was one of the hardest choices I have ever had to make as an MP.

James Cartlidge MP

Statement on the latest Coronavirus measures

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020

It must be stressed that we do not currently face a choice between lockdown or no lockdown. The choice in policy terms that faces us is whether to continue with local and regional lockdowns or move to a national one.

James Cartlidge MP

My latest column - 15th October 2020

Thursday, 15 October, 2020

I wish I was writing about something other than Coronavirus, which I have touched on to some degree in each of my last few columns.

James Cartlidge MP

Covid-19 update

Wednesday, 30 September, 2020

I entirely understand that many people are frustrated that over half a year since full lockdown we have heard much of that word again, at a time when many are understandably tiring of the situation.

James Cartlidge MP

My latest column - 20th August 2020

Thursday, 20 August, 2020

In a matter of days something should be happening that has occurred at around this time of every year of my life, and probably every year of most readers’ lifetimes – schools throwing open their doors again after the summer break.

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Advice & Support locally:

If you are in need of assistance from a local volunteer, call 0800 876 6926

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, please visit www.gov.uk/domestic-abuse for help and support

Suffolk County Council - 0345 606 6067

Babergh District Council - 0300 123 4000

Universal Credit - 0800 328 5644

Business Support - 0300 456 3565

HMRC - 0800 015 9559 

Contacting me:
Please email me on james.cartlidge.mp@parliament.uk  including your full name and postal address in your correspondence.

The office phone (020 7219 4875) will be checked regularly so please leave a voicemail with your contact details and we will respond as soon as reasonably possible.

NHS:

For advice www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

For medical help - www.111.nhs.uk/

Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.

For Mental Health support and advice, call 0808 196 3494

James Cartlidge MP for South Suffolk

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