This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice with regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you need medical help, please use the 111 online coronavirus service.
Please click here for the Government's stay at home advice if you have symptoms
and here for the Stay At Home guidance.
Help available in Trafford
Trafford Council
Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates and advice
Trafford Community Response
Trafford Community Response Line supporting residents self-isolating due to the coronavirus has been launched. It gives people a direct line to the help available during their period of self-isolation due to the virus.
Residents can call 0300 3309073 for assistance with shopping, telephone support and food parcels.
They’re also looking to recruit volunteers to help them. If you have skills and time that you would like to offer please do so via the Thrive website.
Find out more about becoming a volunteer for the NHS.
For families whilst at home
Activities and resources for you and your family at home - including help with home learning, keeping fit and wellbeing, fun things to do, and staying in touch with friends and family.
Mental Health and wellbeing
How to talk to your child or young person about coronavirus - lots of information and videos to help manage
Children and Young People mental health and wellbeing support - including local support and activities
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Information for families with children or young people with SEND - including links to special schools and specialist education
Keeping Safe
Coronavirus: Safety Advice for Survivors experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse - Women's Aid.
Includes information about the Silent Solution police emergency response
See also our Local support services for anybody experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse
Simple activities to do with your child to support their online safety - Think U Know / CEOP
Beware of bogus Covid-19 'Refund' scam messages and contacts
Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
Support and resources for BAME Communities - Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO)
My Voice weekly email for young people and children
It's a tough time for all of us so there will be people to contact if you are struggling, how to keep yourself well and some fun as well:
My Voice weekly email for young people and children
Detailed guide: Producing hand sanitiser and gel for coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Temporary changes to the use and supply of denatured alcohol and duty-free spirits, to help businesses who produce hand sanitiser and gel
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on business support grant funding
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This guidance sets out details of eligibility and delivery of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure G
Form: How to place a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test kit on the market
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What manufacturers need to do
Collection: MHRA guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are producing guidance for industry covering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOT centre and tester guidance
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Guidance on providing MOT tests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including how to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): driving tests and theory tests
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Theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus - but tests are available
News story: Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
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Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers, to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020
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What will happen if your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT due date is on or after 30 March 2020, including what you need to do to keep your v
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due before 30 March 2020
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What to do if your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT due date is up to and including 29 March 2020.
Guidance: Further businesses and premises to close
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