Easter workshops
Why don’t you try some exciting free one-day Easter workshops? Join Ealing adult learning for any of the below online sessions and learn something new or simply enjoy a fun family activity. Family workshops Children aged 6+ are also welcome to join the Easter workshops below together with their parents or carers: Family cooking – […]
Second vaccine and update on enhanced testing
More than 120,000 vaccines have been given in the borough and those who were among the lucky first are now receiving a second vaccine. It is important to have both doses of the vaccine to ensure you have the maximum level of protection from COVID-19. When will I have my second vaccine? If your GP […]
Updated guidance for vulnerable residents
Clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) residents who have been shielding since lockdown was announced, are advised to stop shielding from 1 April. However, they should still take extra precautions to protect themselves. From 1 April CEV residents are advised to: Continue to work from home if possible Take precautionary steps to minimise any risk when […]
Digital champions here to help
Technology is evolving all the time but keeping pace can be a challenge. The council’s team of digital champions is here to help. While some people are excited by new technology, the rapid move to doing more things online is a worry for others. It can leave some people feeling isolated or vulnerable. But help […]
Census 2021. There is still time to complete it
Census 2021 day may have come and gone, but there is still time for those who have not yet completed their census forms to do so. Millions of people across England and Wales answered important questions about themselves and their households on Sunday March 21, ensuring that local services in their communities continue to be […]
Vaccination is vital
Last Friday I had my COVID-19 vaccination and afterwards I had a very minor ache in my arm that many people report, I also had mild flu like symptoms for a couple of days which were dealt with by taking paracetamols but which didn’t stop me doing the things I needed to do. All in […]
Covid 19 vaccine – help and support for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers are now being invited to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine. But they must wait to be contacted by the NHS. If you are the sole primary carer who provides close personal care or face to face support to an elderly or disabled person who is clinically vulnerable to COVID-19 (including children over the […]
Census weekend is almost here
This weekend is the deadline for completing the 2021 census and everyone living in Ealing are reminded to complete their form. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. Census day is this Sunday, 21 March and by now, every household […]
Garden waste collections continue to grow
Aspiring horticulturalists can get their gardens in shape for spring with the help of Ealing Council’s handy and environmentally friendly garden waste collection service. Trimmings, lawn cuttings and weeds can all be collected fortnightly from outside the home by signing up to the service. The waste is then taken away to be recycled and turned […]
Having my vaccine as borough hits milestone
I am stood outside Ealing’s mass vaccination centre at CP House on the Uxbridge Road in Ealing excited by two events that are going to happen today, says Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council in his latest video (above). Firstly, in just a couple of minutes, I am going inside to have my first dose […]
100,000 vaccine doses in Ealing
The borough is celebrating a huge milestone, with 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to residents. The NHS started giving the vaccine to local people in order of priority back in December. Since then, many residents have been saying yes to the vaccine and have had their jab at one of the borough’s vaccination […]
Introduction to volunteering workshop
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back in times of need. Volunteers offer essential support for the community and voluntary sector in the delivery of projects and services. Have you considered being a volunteer? Introduction to volunteering workshop might help you explore whether volunteering might be something for you. Ealing adult learning, in partnership […]