Wolverhampton South East constituency will enter Tier 3 restrictions when the National Lockdown ends at midnight on Tuesday 1st December.

I know that this is disappointing and constituents will understandably be frustrated by this news. I also want to thank you for all you are doing to help manage the pandemic, as I know that this is challenging.

I urge everyone to continue their efforts and to social distance, regularly wash your hands and adhere to the government guidance.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:

The key points for the restrictions are as follows:
➡️ No indoor household mixing and maximum of six outdoors in public spaces (e.g. parks)
➡️ All hospitality closed with the exception of takeaway, drive through or delivery options
➡️ Accommodation closed other than exceptions (e.g. business travel)
➡️ Retail, personal care (e.g. hairdressers open), gyms and leisure centres open (although classes can’t take place)
➡️ Advice is to work at home if you can
➡️ Places of worship are open but attendees cannot interact with anyone outside household/support bubble
➡️ 15 guests for weddings, 30 for funerals. No wedding receptions
➡️ Indoor entertainment venues closed; outdoor events should not take place (other than drive in events)
➡️ Advice is against travel out of the Tier 3 area other than where necessary for work or education or another exception.

For more details on Tier 3 please click on the following link, https://www.gov.uk/…/local-restriction-tiers-what-you…

My office remains open as usual. To get in touch you can email patrick.mcfadden.mp@parliament.uk or call and leave a message 01902 405762. I am currently receiving an unprecedented number of enquiries at this time but someone will get back to you.

If you’re a business, you can access help and advice, including how to apply for Local Authority Grants here:

Wolverhampton Council: www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/business/wolvesinbusiness
Dudley Council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/…/coronavirus-business-advice/

For more information on Covid 19 and your local council please see as follows:

Wolverhampton Council: http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/coronavirus-advice-and…
Dudley Council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/…/emergencies/coronavirus-advice/

You can get in touch with your local foodbank as follows:
Excel Foodbank: www.excelchurch.org.uk/foodparcel/index.html Elias Mattu Foundation: www.facebook.com/eliasmattufoundation/ Darkhouse Baptist Church Foodbank: www.darkhousebaptistchurch.org.uk/

Other useful resources:
Age UK Wolverhampton: www.ageuk.org.uk/wolverhampton/ Black Country Women’s Aid: www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/about-us/ Wolverhampton Healthy Minds: www.wolverhamptonhealthyminds.nhs.uk/
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/branches/wolverhampton/