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28% are considering or planning to delay their own treatment.
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The main reason Brits are delaying their own treatment is due to fears of catching COVID during medical appointments, with 53% of Brits sharing this concern. Similarly, many had delayed their treatment to avoid putting an additional strain on the NHS, with 52% of Brits citing this as another reason that they postponed their treatment.
It was also discovered that only 28% of Brits over the age of 55 were worried about catching COVID during medical treatment, whereas this was a reason that 42% of 18-24 year olds would delay their medical care.
The data indicated that the North East is the region most concerned about putting a strain on the NHS, with 76% of North Eastern participants pushing back treatment on account of this.
Feb 3, 2021
Staff at a school have joined forces with community agencies to supply struggling families in the area with food and laptops to aid online learning during the current lockdown.
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Staff from Millbrook Primary School in Telford have been personally delivering laptops to pupils to support their home learning
Teachers and support workers at Millbrook Primary School and Nursery, in Telford, have been working hard to make sure their pupils have all their requirements as the pandemic continues.
The effort has seen new headteacher Kirsty Parkes arrange for staff to hand deliver learning packs weekly to the home of every child who is currently unable to attend the site, in Grainger Drive, Leegomery.