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Our Warwick Davis (An Update)

31/7/2021

 
Warwick Davis passed away peacefully on Monday 5 July.  Warwick will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends.

Warwick’s funeral will be held on Monday August 9th at 11.00 am, at Stourbridge Crematorium, South Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3RQ.

Due to the Covid situation the Funeral Director needs a list of all those attending, but we understand that people not on the list who do turn up will be allowed to attend.  If you are hoping to attend, please contact the Worcestershire ME Social Group by email or phone so we can pass on your name, address and telephone number, please.

Many of Warwick’s friends will have heard him talk about ME/CFS Research, and that he wanted his body to be used for research into ME/CFS.  You will be pleased to hear that his wishes have been carried out.  Our Group heard from Dr Charles Shepherd, the ME Association’s Hon. Medical Adviser, who was in contact with Sue Wildblood, one of Warwick’s cousins.

Earlier this year Warwick talked about his wish to see his sister Carol and her family in Australia to celebrate his 75th birthday, but with the COVID situation sadly that couldn’t happen.

Flowers, or donations to Macmillan Cancer Support, can be sent to the funeral directors, Vernon Kendrick, Greenfield House, 11 Greenfield Avenue, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1ST.

Warwick was the Worcestershire ME Support Group’s Vice Chairman and Area Contact for Hagley, and helped with the organisation of the group’s meetings in Kidderminster.  Many people will also have met him when he organised the Social Group’s Lunches across the county for many years.

Last year, Warwick wrote to the ME Association (MEA), giving details of his involvement with a ‘Case study for long term illness’ at his local surgery.  The letter was published on page 55, of the Winter 2020 edition of the MEA’s ‘ME Essential’ magazine, and is included below following the kind permission received from Caroline Cavey, the ME Essential Editor.


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Covid-19 Situation Locally and Nationally - 18 July 2021.

18/7/2021

 
Grab a Jab Vaccination Clinics during July in Bromsgrove, Malvern and Worcester.
The Worcestershire County Council’s recent Covid-19 announcement .-
Grab a jab clinics now open during July 2021
If you are 18 or over you can grab a Jab at the following sites this July.  No need to book, simply turn up to get your vaccination.
•    Artrix, Bromsgrove, B60 1GN: Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 7.30pm and Sunday 8.00am to 1.30pm. (AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccinations available)
•    Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm or Saturday 8.00am to 1.30pm (AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccinations available)
•    St Peter’s Baptist Church, Worcester, WR5 3TZ: Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 7.00pm (AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccinations available)

The Bromsgrove Advertiser -
HEALTH Secretary and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.  In a statement posted on Twitter, Mr Javid said he was awaiting the result of a full PCR test and had only mild symptoms.
“This morning I tested positive for Covid. I’m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs and symptoms are mild,” he said.
“Please make sure you come forward for your vaccine if you haven’t already.”
The Health Secretary’s announcement comes as the Government prepares to go ahead with the final lifting of lockdown restrictions in England on Monday, despite the misgivings of some scientists.

Number of Worcestershire Covid Cases currently rising rapidly.
The Worcestershire County Council’s Worcestershire COVID-19 situation dashboard gives the 7 day rate per 100,000.  Information below shows changes during the last fortnight.
7 day rate per 100,000 given on the morning of 4 July
(see our previous blog)   
Bromsgrove 143
Malvern Hills 119
Redditch 79
Worcester 133
Wychavon 85
Wyre Forest 81
7 day rate per 100,000 given this morning 18 July
Bromsgrove 447
Malvern Hills 276
Redditch 300
Worcester 590
Wychavon 283
Wyre Forest 321
The Worcestershire County Council also announces -
National restrictions update - 12 July 2021
The Prime Minister has confirmed we will be moving to Step 4 of the roadmap to end COVID-19 restrictions in England.
The decision to open up has been made in a balanced and careful way, with the Prime Minister being clear that we will need to follow the new guidance to help keep ourselves and each other safe while we learn to live with the virus.
Legal restrictions will end on Monday 19 July 2021
More information on the announcement can be found on the Government website (opens in a new window).  As Step 3 restrictions will remain in place until 19 July, you should continue to follow the guidance on what you can and cannot do from GOV.UK (opens in a new window).
Please see the blog post of 4 July for more Covid-19 Guidance from Worcestershire County Council and ME Association.

Our Warwick Davis

6/7/2021

 

Sad news from the Worcestershire ME Social Group - Warwick Davis passed away peacefully on Monday 5 July, losing his life to cancer.

Warwick was the Worcestershire ME Support Group’s Vice Chairman, and helped with the organisation of the group’s meetings in Kidderminster.  Many people will then have met him when he organised the Social Group’s Lunches across the county for many years.  He would turn up to the lunches and be there whether there was one or many people joining him.

For many years Warwick was invited to attend his local GP Surgery and give talks about M.E. to medical students as part of their training.

He will be sadly missed by many.

Warwick can be seen at the afternoon café meeting during the ME Awareness Week in May 2018, and together with his much loved dog Clyde in 2011, collecting for ME Research UK.
Blog post May 2018: Worcestershire CFS/ME service - Twitter Takeover
Marina (Team Lead/ Specialist Occupational Therapist) and George (Honorary Assistant Psychologist) dropped in on the social group at the afternoon cafe meeting today.
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS - with ME social group - May 2018.
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Warwick - in 2011, collecting for ME Research UK.
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Covid-19 Situation Locally and Nationally - July 2021

4/7/2021

 
The Worcestershire County Council’s recent Covid-19 announcement -
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Update situation from the Worcestershire County Council -
Update - 30 June 2021 
Latest figures show Bromsgrove once again has the highest COVID-19 figures in the county.  Public Health in Worcestershire has been monitoring the situation. They have found cases are spreading in residents who are under 30.
Public Health advise everyone to keep following the rules, continue taking a regular rapid flow test and for anyone 18 and over, to get vaccinated.
Councillor Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council and cabinet member with responsibility for Health and Wellbeing said:
“We have come such a long way over the last year. Bromsgrove has worked hard to reduce the spread off the virus and keep everyone safe. We mustn’t let our hard work go to waste.  The numbers are rising in people who have not been vaccinated. Please don’t put off booking yours.  It's the best way to keep your family and friends safe.  I know, together we can do this, and get the numbers down."
The Worcestershire County Council also gives National Restrictions Update information following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 14 June.
 
The Worcestershire County Council’s Worcestershire COVID-19 situation dashboard -
The 7 day rate per 100,000 - given on the morning of 4 July:
Bromsgrove - 143
Worcester - 133
Malvern Hills - 119
Wychavon - 85
Wyre Forest - 81
Redditch - 79
 
The Worcestershire County Council Covid-19 website also gives Advice and Guidance on -
Get a test;  Self-isolation;  Vaccinations;  Traveling abroad;  Report cases;  NHS Test and Trace and using the App;  Test and trace support payment;  What is a contact?;  Face coverings;  Social distancing;  Advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable;  Need support?;  Help for businesses;  Easy read;  Information in other languages .
 
Plus our county’s two dashboards -  Worcestershire COVID-19 vaccinations dashboard , and Worcestershire COVID-19 situation dashboard
 
The ME Association’s (MEA) Covid-19 Free Resources.
MEA ME/CFS & COVID-19 Free Resources

During the unprecedented Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic, we have ensured that people with ME/CFS - and those who continue to experience symptoms following infection - are kept informed of the latest guidance and related information.
All the leaflets and template letters relating to the Covid vaccination are free to download.  We periodically review and update them when new information emerges or the situation regarding the national restrictions are changed.  Please note these leaflets are downloads. You can read them on-screen and save to your computer, phone or other device and can attach them to any email you might need to send. But you will need access to a printer if you wish them printed.
 
See the MEA website for downloadable guidance leaflets and letter templates -
 
Covid-19 & ME/CFS Guidance:
Long Covid & ME/CFS: Information & Management May 2021
Covid-19 & ME/CFS Vaccine Update May 2021
Covid-19 & ME/CFS Reducing the Risk of Infection - November 2020
 
Letter Templates: Covid-19 & ME/CFS
Covid-19 & ME/CFS Clinical Vulnerability Adults
Covid-19 & ME/CFS Clinical Vulnerability Students
ME Association Covid Vaccine Eligibility Template Letter (V5) (19 March 2021)
MEA Letter to CCGs (England) & Health Boards (Wales) - 19 March 2021
 
Take care, and stay safe everyone.


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