Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Register for Priority Services
We're the people who look after the wires and cables that bring electricity to communities throughout the north of Scotland and central southern England. We're not the company who sends you electricity bills ‐ our job is to maintain and repair the electricity networks. It's also our job to fix power cuts as quickly and safely as possible.
You may want to be on our register if you:
- • Are deaf or hard of hearing
- • Have a disability
- • Live with children under five
- • Are blind or partially sighted
- • Have a chronic illness
- • Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity
- • Are over 60
- • Temporarily need extra support
Join the register
If you would like more information about how to register
for the Priority Services, download the pdf (including the
form) from SSEN by clicking the image ►
You may want to be on our register if you:
- • Are deaf or hard of hearing
- • Have a disability
- • Live with children under five
- • Are blind or partially sighted
- • Have a chronic illness
- • Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity
- • Are over 60
- • Temporarily need extra support
If you would like more information about how to register
for the Priority Services, download the pdf (including the
form) from SSEN by clicking the image ►
Wiltshire.gov.uk
New three‐tier local COVID‐19 restrictions explained
A three‐tier system of local restrictions to curb the transmission of COVID‐19 has been introduced in England. The new system will see different parts of the country placed under varying restrictions depending on their rates of infection.
The restrictions in each tier are:
Medium
Follow the rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to shut at 10pm.
High
No household mixing indoors
Rule of six will apply outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to shut at 10pm.
Very High
No household mixing indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens
Rule of six applies in outdoor public spaces like parks
Pubs and bars not serving meals will be closed
Guidance against travelling in and out of the area
Further measures which may be agreed locally.
What tier is Wiltshire in?
Wiltshire is currently in the medium (lowest) tier of the COVID‐19 alert levels. This means current restrictions will stay the same. Please help to keep the rate of transmission low by continuing to:
Follow the Hands, Face, Space guidance: wash your hands often and thoroughly, wear a face mask in enclosed spaces and keep two metres apart or one metre+ with a face covering or other protection
Follow the rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors.
Self isolate if:
you develop symptoms
you have tested positive for COVID‐19
someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
you're told to self‐isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID‐19 app. It is now a legal requirement to do so
you arrive in the UK from a country with a high COVID‐19 risk.
Protect your loved ones with the official NHS COVID‐19 contact tracing app
Use the app to scan QR codes in shops and restaurants so the app can let you know if you come into direct contact with someone who later tests positive. All your data is held locally on your phone.
It's the fastest way of knowing when you're at risk from coronavirus (COVID‐19). The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community. The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
Please download the app by visiting the official NHS site: www.nhs.uk
You can also download the COVID‐19 app via the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) as long as your phone software is recent enough to support it ‐ find out by visiting the app download provider for your device.
Test and trace support payment
If you are on a lower income and are required to self‐isolate because of COVID‐19, you may be eligible for a support payment of £500, payable in a lump sum. If applicable, this can be backdated to 28th September. The scheme was introduced by Government and will be administrated locally by Wiltshire Council.
Rural Funding Digest
October 2020
The monthly bulletin from the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities. Visit the website here
MyWilts online reporting
MyWilts is the new way to send reports to Wiltshire Council and replaces the MyWiltshire app.
What can I report using MyWilts?
Abandoned vehicles
Fly Tipping
Weather emergencies
Fraud
Dog mess
Graffiti
Over time more services will be added to MyWilts, making it simpler, quicker and easier to access the services digitally, when you choose to.
Why should you register for an account?
If you register for an account, you will receive updates as the case you reported progresses. You will also have access to view your historical cases and will be able to access additional services.
Using your mobile device?
You can download the new app now from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) by searching for ‘My Wilts’.
The restrictions in each tier are:
Medium
Follow the rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to shut at 10pm.
High
No household mixing indoors
Rule of six will apply outdoors
Pubs and restaurants to shut at 10pm.
Very High
No household mixing indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens
Rule of six applies in outdoor public spaces like parks
Pubs and bars not serving meals will be closed
Guidance against travelling in and out of the area
Further measures which may be agreed locally.
What tier is Wiltshire in?
Wiltshire is currently in the medium (lowest) tier of the COVID‐19 alert levels. This means current restrictions will stay the same. Please help to keep the rate of transmission low by continuing to:
Follow the Hands, Face, Space guidance: wash your hands often and thoroughly, wear a face mask in enclosed spaces and keep two metres apart or one metre+ with a face covering or other protection
Follow the rule of six if meeting indoors or outdoors.
Self isolate if:
you develop symptoms
you have tested positive for COVID‐19
someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
you're told to self‐isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID‐19 app. It is now a legal requirement to do so
you arrive in the UK from a country with a high COVID‐19 risk.
Protect your loved ones with the official NHS COVID‐19 contact tracing app
Use the app to scan QR codes in shops and restaurants so the app can let you know if you come into direct contact with someone who later tests positive. All your data is held locally on your phone.
It's the fastest way of knowing when you're at risk from coronavirus (COVID‐19). The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community. The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
Please download the app by visiting the official NHS site: www.nhs.uk
You can also download the COVID‐19 app via the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) as long as your phone software is recent enough to support it ‐ find out by visiting the app download provider for your device.
Test and trace support payment
If you are on a lower income and are required to self‐isolate because of COVID‐19, you may be eligible for a support payment of £500, payable in a lump sum. If applicable, this can be backdated to 28th September. The scheme was introduced by Government and will be administrated locally by Wiltshire Council.
Rural Funding Digest
October 2020
