Coronavirus: Community Support
Coldridge Community Support SPOC Helpline - 07731 894819
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Welcome to our parish website's Coronavirus - Coldridge Community Support page - a 'one stop shop' aimed at signposting relevant local and national on-line resources and news, with the aim of helping residents of Coldridge navigate their way through the current emergency.
Posted IK, 21st March 2020; updated 26th March
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Key On-Line Resources
This section provides links to key on-line resources and trusted sources within the UK which are providing Government & Health guidance, advice or providing notification of local providers/service impacts arising from the developing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic:-
Central Resources
UK Central Government: GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
Public Health England: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
NHS: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Condition, Self Isolation, Testing, ..
NHS 111 On-Line: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and NHS 111 Symptom Checker
GOV.UK: Slides and datasets to accompany daily Government coronavirus press conference
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Local Service Information
Local Authority MDDC: Mid-Devon District Council Coronavirus (COVID-19): Council Service Update
Local Authority MDDC - Business: Coronavirus information for businesses, employers and employees
Local Authority Devon County Council: Coronavirus advice in Devon
Devon Communities Together: Helping Devon communities help themselves
Devon County Council - Devon Local Outbreak Management Plan, July 2020 <<< **NEW link 2nd July
GP Services (Bow/North Tawton): Bow and North Tawton Medical Practice
GP Services (Chumleigh/Winkleigh): Wallingbrook Health Group
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Devon & Cornwall Police: Coronavirus Pandemic Response Page (incl. FAQs)
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Additional NHS & GOV.UK Information & Guidance
Public Health England - Keeping 'Active at Home' booklet <<<NEW 29th May 2020
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Aids and Guidance for Positive Mental Wellbeing
> GOV.UK - Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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'Stay Alert' Guidance for ENGLAND: Staying alert and safe (social distancing) <<< UPDATED 29th May 2020
FAQs to help explain the do's and don'ts under the new guidelines: Coronavirus outbreak FAQs <<< UPDATED 31st May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safer travel guidance: Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the outbreak. <<<NEW 29th May 2020
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NHS advice on staying at home: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
Requesting an Isolation Note: https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note
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Government Help and Support Contacts
Businesses
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Employees
www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay
www.gov.uk/lay-offs-short-timeworking
HMRC Coronavirus Helpline: 0800 015 9559
HMRC Self-Assessment Payment Helpline: 0300 200 3822
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This list will be extended and/or amended in line with future developments.
Posted 21st March 2020; Updated 26th March, 2nd, 17th, 18th April; 1st, 11th May
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CORONAVIRUS - RELATED NEWS
4th July
'Connect Me' - Please stay safe this weekend, economic recovery plan unveiled, changes in shielding from 6th July and guidance for visitors to the South West
Published 6:37 pm 3rd July.
As lockdown restrictions ease further in England from today click here to catch-up on the latest information and guidance on a range of related topics from Devon County Council.
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Posted 4th July 2020
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2nd July
'Connect Me' - How will we manage coronavirus outbreaks in Devon?
Published 6:03 pm 1st July.
In anticipation of England entering 'Phase 3' of COVID-19 lockdown, Devon County Council have announced new measures to contain and reduce cases of coronavirus in Devon, safeguarding the health of our residents.- - - - -
Posted 2nd July 2020
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27th June
'Connect Me' - Plans to welcome back visitors, our schools call for clarity on September reopening and household vans can use our recycling centres again
Published 5:10 pm 26th June.
Click here to read the latest edition of Devon County Council's 'Connect Me' newsletter which includes a local view on key actions associated with the next phase of 'un-locking' the country - preparing for the return of holidaymakers, using public transport and the re-opening schools in September along with an update on the wider return of RNLI Life-Guard cover for our SW beaches.
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Mid-Devon Council - COVID-19 test facility for Mid Devon returns
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Posted 27th June 2020
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24th June
GOV.UK - Guideline for pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopening from 4 July
Following announcements of 23rd June, earlier today the Government published its practical guidelines to help restaurants, pubs and hairdressers in England reopen safely.
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GOV.UK - New government guidance to support the reopening of tourism and visitor attractions in England on July 4
Final preparations for the next phase of unlocking are now underway as guidance on Tourism and the Visitor Economy is published today. This is intended to help the tourism sector to get back up and running so we (the public) can safely take domestic holidays and visit attractions on days out . Click here to read today's press release and associated information.
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Posted 24th June 2020
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23rd June
GOV.UK - PM announces next phase in the easing of lockdown restrictions in England, 23 June 2020
Click here to access a summary of the key points that Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out on JUne 23rd regarding further easements to COVID-19 lockdown measures in England.
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GOV.UK - Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding
Today the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced that the millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July. Click here to read the announcement and access further details.
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Posted 23rd June 2020
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17th June
'Connect Me' - Latest Coronavirus information from Devon County Council
Published 6:54 pm 17th June.
Click here to read the latest edition of Devon County Council's 'Connect Me' newsletter. This edition includes important news about another test and trace scam, the extension of free school meals over the summer holidays, how North Devon footballers tackle lockdown loneliness and guides for local businesses on safe opening.
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Posted 17th June 2020
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13th June
'Connect Me' - Latest Coronavirus information from Devon County Council
Published 7:11 pm 12th June.
High demand for school places, support bubbles and Team Devon working together for our communities - click here for all the details.
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Mid-Devon Council - Reopening your town centre - changes to how you shop
Published 11th June
Monday, 15th June will see the return of a number of Mid Devon’s much loved high street shops across all the main towns.
Click here to find out how Mid-Devon are approaching the re-opening of local own centres in the coming days.
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Posted 13th June 2020
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10th June
'Connect Me' - Latest Coronavirus information from Devon County Council
Published 7:11 pm 9th June.
Click here to read the latest edition of Devon County Council's 'Connect Me' newsletterourses. - this edition including news about libraries reopening, work starting on new road layouts and the launch of free online parenting c
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GOV.UK - Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough
HM Treasury announced on 9th June, people on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme. Click here to read the full article.
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Mid-Devon Council - Access the help you can get, don’t rely on debt
Published 8th June
This is a particularly worrying time for many households as the impact of the Covid19 outbreak puts strain on family finances. If you are worrying about money, or how to pay your bills, support is available to help you manage your finances and provide emergency help.
Click here to learn more from Mid-Devon District Council.
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Posted 10th June 2020
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6th June
'Connect Me' - Latest Coronavirus information from Devon County Council
Published 7:05 pm 5th June.
In today's Connect Me (click here to access a copy) hear a warning from Trading Standards regarding test and trace services, what is the R value?, active travel improvements, antibody testing gets underway, new rules for travelling on public transport coming soon, plans for local economic recovery and library loans are being extended.
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Posted 6th June 2020
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3rd June
'Connect Me' - Latest Coronavirus information from Devon County Council
Published 5:57 pm 2nd June.
As the strict lockdown measures introduced back in March begin to ease further, we face new challenges in trying to get life back to some sort of normal. The latest edition of 'Connect Me' covers a range of related topics including the return to school, relaxation of restrictions on the clinically vunerable, update on recycling centres, travel and green space access plus the help available from Devon District Council. There's also an update on Exeter's NHS Nightingale Hosipital.
Click here to view in detail.
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Devon Communities Together
In line with the beginning of Lock-Down easing, Devon Communities Together have added new content and updates to their website, including some of the considerations and requirements for local communities as they begin to plan a 'return' to the 'new normal'.
Click here to find out more.
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Posted 3rd June 2020
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1st June
Today sees the introduction of a number of new guidelines reflecting an easing in England's Lockdown for COVID-19 for households and a further wave of retail/traders, most notably Car Showrooms/Dealerships and open-air Markets.
A selection of GOV.UK articles and guidelines explaining personal impacts are referenced below, or via GOV.UK:-
GOV.UK - Groups of up to six from different households can exercise outside under new rules
People will be able to exercise outside with up to five others from different households from Monday 1st June, provided that strict social distancing guidelines are followed.
Click here to read the Government press statement. Click here to go straight to the detailed guidance on the new regulations promoting safe and socially distanced outdoor recreation and sports
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GOV.UK - Coronavirus – guidance on accessing green spaces safely, 1st June
Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others - access here.
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Posted 1st June 2020
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Prior Month's Posts now moved to 'The Archives'
All of the articles posted in March, April and May 2020 are now available on a new page - Coronavirus Community News - The Archives. This change is intended to simplify structure (and length!) of the main Community Support Page.
Posted 1st June 2020; Updated 1st July
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Page opened to navigation 21st March 2020