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Camden council leader Georgia Gould. - Credit: PA/Lauren Hurley After an incredibly difficult year and a Christmas spent away from loved ones, many of us will be looking forward to a better 2021. And there are some rays of hope; a roll out of the vaccine, more accessible testing and the continuing care and compassion of frontline workers and communities. However, there is still a long way to go. Cases continue to rise across London and Camden, and in many ways we have reached the hardest moment of the pandemic at the time everyone is most exhausted. Following the public health advice has never been more important as hospitals are straining from the impact of the high numbers in our community. ....
“We wish everyone in Camden and beyond, a happy, healthy festive period.” The campaign is encouraging people to give money, food, essentials or their time in support of their local food hubs and other local charities providing support. Food hubs are expected to face increasing demand with fewer resources over the winter months, as they step in to support those who are adjusting to life on Universal Credit, a loss of income or unemployment as a result of Covid-19. The number of people on Universal Credit has almost doubled since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, from 3million in March to 5.7million in October. ....