Mid Sussex District Council teams up with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid-19 experiences

Mid Sussex District Council and Citizens Advice are seeking to work alongside local minority communities to improve access to support, information and services.
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It has been prompted by increasing evidence of the disparity of Covid-19’s impact on Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK.

Councillor Norman Webster, cabinet member for community, said: “What we are seeking to achieve with this project is to ensure that all of the Mid Sussex community has access to necessary information and resources available during the pandemic and as we recover from it.

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“Many people use Government and NHS information to keep up to date, but there are also local priorities and initiatives which can help, and we want to ensure no-one is excluded from accessing these.

Mid Sussex District Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid-19 experiencesMid Sussex District Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid-19 experiences
Mid Sussex District Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid-19 experiences

“Local knowledge on self-isolation grants, hardship payments, fuel vouchers and food support for example can be very relevant locally and we want to ensure people in our communities can speak with confidence and knowledge.

“By partnering with Citizens Advice, we can further develop existing relationships and ensure that we are working alongside the community, helping to strengthen and support the district’s residents now and in the future.”