1 in 6 in Richmond saw loved one fall ill to covid
By The Editor
15th Sep 2020 | Local News
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the finances of nearly a third of people in Richmond, a survey has found.
Some 1,400 residents were surveyed by Richmond Council in late June to find out how communities are feeling about the impact of Covid-19 on their health, finances, on the environment and on the wider community.
The results were presented to the council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee last week.
Questions ranged from health and wellbeing, to the economic and social impact of Covid-19.
Key findings from the survey
- 16% of respondents had been personally affected by the serious illness or death of a relative or friend linked to Covid-19.
- 10% had been furloughed from their job
- 10% said someone in their household had lost their job
- 31% reported a fair amount or great deal of economic impact.
Positives of the past few months
When asked about the positive aspects of lockdown the most common responses were improved air quality (70%), less traffic congestion (67%), and reduced travel (42%). More than 70% of respondents felt that the council had kept them well informed about local issues during the pandemic, through the E-newsletter, leaflets and letters, social media and the website. But 91% have not accessed or received any council support since the pandemic began.Lifestyle and routine changes
Moving forward, lockdown has prompted a range of behaviour changes in residents.- 48% of residents reported starting or increasing the amount they work from home,
- 42% doing more grocery shopping online and 50% doing more shopping locally
- There were also indications of a rise in active travel, with 50% intending to use their car less, 73% walking more, and 39% cycling more.
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