Messages of thanks for council staff going above and beyond during coronavirus lockdown

Messages of support and thanks are being shared with county council staff for going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Transport Co-ordination Team took children of key workers to school throughout the Easter holidays, they have delivered PPE across West Sussex and assisted with meal deliveries to residents in isolationThe Transport Co-ordination Team took children of key workers to school throughout the Easter holidays, they have delivered PPE across West Sussex and assisted with meal deliveries to residents in isolation
The Transport Co-ordination Team took children of key workers to school throughout the Easter holidays, they have delivered PPE across West Sussex and assisted with meal deliveries to residents in isolation

The social media campaign #WestSussexTogether applauds the determination and compassion staff have shown during recent weeks.

So far, more than 7,000 people have engaged with the campaign, with a hugely positive response.

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Social workers, occupational therapists and care workers continue to support our most vulnerable residents – helping children, families and young people adults and older residents, who need social care and mental health support.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is supporting partner organisations.

Staff are carrying out extra training alongside SECAmb to support the ambulance service if needed, supporting adult social care teams with the patient hospital discharge management and working with the Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) they are coordinating and delivering emergency food and PPE supplies.

Other services have adapted to the crisis. The registration service team has responded to new legislation and supported residents as they face changes to weddings, civil partnerships and other ceremonies; the transport co-ordination teams have been taking children of key workers to school and the meals on wheels service continues to deliver meals to vulnerable residents.

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Paul Marshall, leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “The way that staff, right across the organisation, have adapted to changes in order to put residents first, has been truly commendable.

WSCC staff worked alongside partners and those in the voluntary sector to deliver Community HubsWSCC staff worked alongside partners and those in the voluntary sector to deliver Community Hubs
WSCC staff worked alongside partners and those in the voluntary sector to deliver Community Hubs

“We are responsible for hundreds of services staff have done a tremendous job of caring for those we serve.

“I also want to thank our residents for the way they have been patient with us while we introduced new ways of working. Their understanding has made difficult times that bit easier.”

The WSCC extra care team set up a scheme, encouraging West Sussex school children to produce pictures for those living in residential care.

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One Burgess Hill resident said: “The joy, hope and happiness that these pictures have brought and will bring in these unprecedented times has been an incredible success.”

The council’s Meals on Wheels service has continued to make food deliveries during the outbreak, seven days a weekThe council’s Meals on Wheels service has continued to make food deliveries during the outbreak, seven days a week
The council’s Meals on Wheels service has continued to make food deliveries during the outbreak, seven days a week

Another message of support reads: “Just want to say how impressed I am with WSCC meals on wheels service for my 89-year-old mum. Fab service, absolutely delicious food and friendly unhurried drivers.”

To stay up-to-date with the latest #WestSussexTogether updates, keep an eye on West Sussex County Council’s Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

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Orchard House - one of the council’s care homes for children with complex disabilities – helped the children paint rainbows on the fences to say ‘thank you’ to the NHSOrchard House - one of the council’s care homes for children with complex disabilities – helped the children paint rainbows on the fences to say ‘thank you’ to the NHS
Orchard House - one of the council’s care homes for children with complex disabilities – helped the children paint rainbows on the fences to say ‘thank you’ to the NHS
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