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Shielding Guidance for Vulnerable People has Changed
06/07/2020
Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health...
Healthwatch NEL Annual Report 2019-20
01/07/2020
Our Annual Report for 2019-20 is now available for you to read. Last year 2,996 shared their health and social care experience with us, 50% more than...
Baby summer safety
26/06/2020
The weather is getting warmer, which can make following safer sleep advice more complicated. It is harder to keep baby cool and holidays and travel...
Mental Health fast track service for NHS staff
15/04/2020
NHS staff and frontline key workers get fast track access to Navigo's 24/7 COVID-19 metnal health support service. If you're in North East Lincolnshire, call (01472) 256256 and select option 3.
North East Lincolnshire Bereavement Support
15/04/2020
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis there is telephone support available for those recently bereaved. If you would like to make a referral for yourself or on behalf of someone else please phon 01472 250 623 .
Government sets out plan for national effort on PPE
15/04/2020
A UK-wide plan to ensure that critical personal protective equipment (PPE) is delivered to those on the frontline responding to coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published by the Department of Health and Social Care. The plan will provide clear guidance on who needs PPE and when they need it, ensure...
NELC Domestic Abuse + Covid-19
09/04/2020
We know that COVID-19 will have serious impacts on the lives of women, children and men who are experiencing domestic abuse. They may feel unsafe with the prospect of being isolated in the house with their perpetrator and the current restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus are...
Two thousand new doctors sign up to join Covid-19 battle
09/04/2020
A total of 2,213 new junior doctors have already signed up to join the NHS frontline early, and hundreds could begin as soon as next week (13 April). Health Education England (HEE) has agreed to allow final-year medical students to graduate and register early. From Monday, more than 500 graduates...
Stay home, but please don’t be a bonfire nuisance
08/04/2020
Councils on both sides of the Humber are calling on households to think of their neighbours and avoid lighting bonfires during the COVID-19 pandemic. It follows an influx of concerns raised across the country and locally of problems caused by bonfire smoke for people with breathing difficulties and...
NHS launches mental health hotline for staff tackling COVID-19
08/04/2020
The NHS has launched a mental health hotline as part of a package of measures to support the NHS’ 1.4 million staff as they help people deal with the coronavirus. NHS staff will be able to call or text a free number staffed by thousands of specially trained volunteers, to receive support and advice...
NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others
06/04/2020
The government has launched a coronavirus status checker that will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the Covid-19 outbreak. People with potential coronavirus symptoms are now being asked to complete the status checker and answer a short series of questions which...
A message from Humberside Police regarding scams
06/04/2020
We are writing to you with regards to how you can access support and safeguard yourself against scams during the coronavirus outbreak. Unfortunately not everyone out there is trustworthy and some people will try to take advantage of this unusual situation our society is facing and try to exploit...
What roles have 750,000 people volunteered for?
06/04/2020
The NHS Volunteer Responders recruitment initiative has recruited 750,000 people, three times higher than initially targeted. The drive has been temporarily paused to process applications and to get the volunteer army up and running. Those who have applied will be helping the NHS by performing the...
COVID-19: Fraud and scams
03/04/2020
Information from North East Lincolnshire Council: Be alert to potential fraud and scams Be on your guard for fraudsters exploiting fears about COVID-19, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. Any number of frauds could increase as more people work from...
COVID-19: Who to contact for help
03/04/2020
Information from North East Lincolnsire Council: Protecting everyone in North East Lincolnshire is our utmost priority, particularly the most vulnerable. We are all working closely across the public, community and voluntary sectors to offer advice and support and to get help to people who need it...
Diabetes UK Message
01/04/2020
We are writing to provide a quick update on the help and support Diabetes UK is providing during the coronavirus pandemic, and hope this information will be useful to you and your contacts. Diabetes UK recognises that this is a very worrying and busy time for everyone. We are working hard to adapt...
COVID-19: A Message From Your Local Pharmacies
31/03/2020
Like all parts of the NHS, community pharmacies are facing huge challenges as a result of COVID-19. The situation is unprecedented, and throughout the pandemic it will be critical that pharmacy teams are able to continue their important work getting the nation’s medicines to them. Community...
Telephone Buddy Service
31/03/2020
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...
Information for those due to give birth at Grimsby or Scunthorpe hospital
30/03/2020
Information for those due to give birth at Grimsby or Scunthorpe hospital: We are following national guidance and have put the following restrictions in place to protect you and your baby. ⚫️ Please attend all antenatal appointments and ultrasound scans alone. ⚫️ No visiting is allowed before the...
Care Plus Group Message
30/03/2020
A message from the Care Plus Group... Urgent request for your help – PPE supplies Due to how quickly the COVID-19 situation is moving nationally, PPE is in very high demand as you will have seen on the news and social media. All local organisations have PPE on order but would really appreciate it...
Free car parking for NHS and social care staff
27/03/2020
The government is giving financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus (Covid-19). The local government secretary has agreed local councils will also offer free car parking to all NHS workers and social care staff during the...
Government launches coronavirus information service on WhatsApp
27/03/2020
The UK government has a coronavirus information service on WhatsApp. The new service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (Covid-19), and the government hopes it will help to reduce the burden on NHS services.
Statement from Councillor Ron Shepherd, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities
26/03/2020
We know that the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is of deep concern to everyone in North East Lincolnshire. We are working hard with our partners to coordinate the response. We have contingency plans in place to keep essential services running – that means looking after the elderly, the vulnerable...
We Are With You Message
25/03/2020
The service is still running but we are operating on skeleton staff. We have core staff working in the office and many of the key workers working from home. There are no face to face appointments. We are having telephone appointments with clients to check on their welfare. All prescriptions have...
Covid-19 Information
24/03/2020
If you're at high risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus, you may already have received a text, there are extra things you should do to avoid catching it. These include: • Not leaving your home – you should not go out to do shopping, visit friends or family, or attend any gatherings •...
NELC COVID-19: Advice and Guidance
24/03/2020
Worried about what services have been effected in North East Lincolnshire? The Council have put together information on their website around COVID-19: Advice and Guidance. Click here to read more.
Healthwatch Telephone Buddy System
23/03/2020
Here at Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire we’ve decided to create a ‘telephone buddy system’, where we will pair some of our lovely volunteers with more vulnerable members of our community who would like a short daily telephone call and ‘check in’ . If you know anyone who would benefit from this...
Staying Safe whilst Self-Isolating or Social Distancing
23/03/2020
Staying safe during self-isolation/social distancing With the current circumstances regarding COVID-19, the National Guidance is to practice social distancing or self-isolate if you are showing symptoms. Unfortunately, this can leave many members of the community at risk if their home is not a safe...
