3 Southampton Local Outbreak Communications Plan PDF 398 KB
Report of the Interim Director of Public Health outlining the Local Outbreak Communications Plan
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The Board received and noted the report of the Director of Public Health detailing the Local Outbreak Communications Plan that had been put in place since the outset of the Covid-19 Pandemic and carried out extensive work to communicate national and local guidance, changes to services and access support to the most vulnerable.
The Board noted that since the start of the pandemic an additional 6000 social media channels had been recruited and was seen as a trusted voice and keeping guidance clear and concise. The Communication Plan had several objectives in place with actions to ensure delivery which was detailed in the appendix to the report. The Board acknowledged that community and organisational leaders were key to successful delivery in championing support, engaging with processes and developing the plan further.