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Aug 2020
44m 21s

CoronaCast - Edition 2

STEPHEN WEST
About this episode

Stephen speaks with the head of a top West Berkshire school to find out how the staff and pupils are coping with the coronavirus pandemic, meanwhile, Paula finds out from the pupils in their own words how the closure of schools is affecting them.

We hear from the Mayor of Thatcham about the Town Council’s plans to support the elderly and vulnerable.

Also, we learn about the new NHS Responders and a free web site where you can learn to relax and meditate during this stressful time.

In this editon, we mentioned a number of online resources that you may find useful which we have listed below:

Headspace – free online content to help you relax and ‘weather the storm’

Pharmacy2U – Your repeat prescriptions delivered to your door

The Red (on)Lion virtual pub – pour a drink, log in and chat

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