Covid-19 Information

Here at Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire we’ve decided to create a ‘telephone buddy system’, where we will pair a more vulnerable member of our community with a local volunteer in the area. Please get in touch if you know someone that would benefit from a short daily telephone call and a quick check in to support them with accessing services and support.

If you know anyone who would benefit from this service, or if you know any groups this could be shared with please let us know.

Please contact us on the following:

Email: enquiries@healthwatchnortheastlincolnshire.co.uk

Phone: 01472 361 459

Below you can find useful easy read documents full of useful information regarding COVID-19. Simply click the pink sentances below and the document will open. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) helpful services guide - This guide will give you some helpful information if you need extra support. It has email addresses and telephone numbers you might want to use.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Guide - This guide will tell you: What Coronavirus is, how to prevent Coronavirus by keeping clean, what to do if you become ill, what ‘self-isolation’ means and what ‘social distancing’ means. 

Mental Health Support - Here you can find some useful information for your mental health. 

No matter what your situation is during the current national crisis, chances are you have been affected in one or more ways, whether that be physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, socially or professionally. COVID-19 has touched the lives of us all, so the good news is, you are not alone. In times of crisis, it is completely natural to feel anxious or overwhelmed, but there are many things you can do to keep your mental wellbeing in check.

You can find more information and activities here. 

Read our Mental Health Lockdown Tips here.

Please note if you are experiencing:

A mental health crisis (eg: you or someone you know’s behaviour puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others) you must call 01472 256 256 (OPTION 3)

OR

An emergency (eg: there is an immediate risk to life) you must call 999

North East Lincolnshire Council have put some information together, you can find it here.

With the current national guidance being to work from home wherever possible, millions of people all over the world are now finding themselves taking conference calls in their kitchen. If you are currently working from home, this may be a brand new concept to you. We've put together some top tips from professionals and experienced work-from-homers. Click here to view our home office survival guide.

If you are an employer or an employee and want to know more, please click here.

As you may already know, Key workers are people whose jobs are vital to public health and safety during the current situation with COVID-19. You can find the full list here.

There are many organisations who are putting schemes in place to support key workers, you can find them here.

The government has said that NHS and social care staff will be given free car parking during the coronavirus outbreak. For more information click here.

The Government have launched a Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp. 

This automated ‘chatbot’ will allow you to get answers to the most common Coronavirus questions from a trusted source.

Click here to use this new free service

Here you can find up to date information regarding Health and Pharmacy Services that are available to you.

Local Pharmacy Services

Community Pharmacy Information 

NHS 111 Online

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Video Consultations: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Services: Grimsby and Scunthorpe Hospital

31.3.2020: A Message From Your Local Pharmacies

Please ensure you are registered with a North East Lincolnshire GP to ensure you can access services if you need them.

We have put together a range of ideas to keep you and your family busy during self-isolation. There are some video tutorials, game ideas, and activities to keep you all entertained. Check them out by clicking here.

Are you struggling to get your food shopping or prescriptions delivered? The companies below are offering to help! Simply call them with details of your click and collect order or prescription, and the driver will charge single tariff only for the journey from the supermarket/pharmacy to your home address. If you wish to have a prescription delivered, please ensure you contact the pharmacy to let them know that this company will be collecting your prescription.

Links Taxi's: 01472 35 35 35

Fon-A-Car: 01472 66 66 66

 Want to make your food shopping last longer? Click here to view our freezing guide.

We've put together some easy store cupboard recipes, click here to see them!

Concerns are being raised by pet owners who are unsure what the correct advice is for caring for their pets during lock down.

You can find the most up to date guidance and FAQ's here.