Tis the season to twinkle

Christmas lights in the Peace Gardens

As 2020 – the year that none of us could have predicted – draws to a close, we’re all in need of some festive cheer, and although we can’t celebrate Christmas in the usual style there are still plenty of ways to feel festive in Sheffield.

Business grants increased and deadlines extended

Laptop and notepad on a desk

There will be an increase in the grant amounts awarded to businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sectors who are successful in applying for the national lockdown and supply chain grants.

Community Christmas gift tag

Editable gift tag

Do you know anyone that would benefit from an extra helping hand over the festive season? We’ve created this editable gift tag to send to anyone that may need some extra support during these difficult times. Find the gift tag and lots of other festive community resources on our website.

Planning a safe Christmas

Youtube video

Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, goes through ten helpful principles for you to carefully consider whilst planning your Christmas arrangements.

Sheffield Healthy Holidays

Sheffield Healthy Holidays logo

Sheffield Healthy Holidays is all about trying activities and eating food that are good for us. This Christmas join our club as we skip, run & jump our way from Sheffield to the North Pole in our 12 day Christmas activity challenge!

Latest Covid-19 stats for Sheffield

The latest figures for positive Covid-19 cases in Sheffield up to 7 December 2020. Click below to find out more about cases in the city.

What to do if you have signs or symptoms

If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you must self-isolate and get a test as soon as possible.

There are now 6 testing centres in Sheffield at the following locations:

• Local Testing Site at Sharrow
• Local Testing Site at Darnall
• Regional Testing Site at Meadowhall
• The Mobile Testing Unit at Parkside Road Car Park in Hillsborough
• Local Testing Site at Burngreave
• Local Testing Site at Upperthorpe

You should only book a test if you have symptoms of Covid-19. Tests must be pre-booked and can only be booked via the national NHS portal online nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. Stay at home and continue to self-isolate until you get your test results – only leave home to have a test.

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