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Carers’ Support Service Vacancy
17/09/2020
The Carers’ Support Service currently has a vacancy for a Volunteer Coordinator. The vacancy closes 5pm on Friday 16th October. Click the links below...
People in most deprived areas were almost twice as likely to visit A&E
16/09/2020
There were almost twice as many attendances to Accident and Emergency departments in England for the 10% of the population living in the most...
Learning resources to prevent suicide and self-harm
16/09/2020
Health Education England has launched new online resources to help prevent suicide and self-harm as part of its contribution to World Suicide...
Wellbeing Wake-up
11/05/2020
Compass is a charity which provides health and wellbeing services, helping people unleash their unique potential and live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an uncertain time for both children and families and at Compass we recognise the impact this...
Live better with the LiveWell tool
07/05/2020
Take an active role in your wellbeing and stay strong, happy and healthy during COVID-19. COVID-19 has brought many changes to our lives. Sometimes it’s easy to downplay the strength and resilience you’ve already shown by moving forward with everyday life. If you feel you could use a boost or want...
Thank you
05/05/2020
We would like to say a huge thank you to our volunteers who yesterday delivered much needed PPE equipment to 36 local care homes who desperately needed this equipment! If you would like to volunteer to help our local community go to > https://surveymonkey.com/r/JG9MWYJ
Government launches plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus lockdown
01/05/2020
The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak and period of social distancing. More….
COVID-19 treatments could be fast-tracked through new national clinical trial initiative
01/05/2020
Thousands of patients could benefit from potential treatments for COVID-19 that will be fast-tracked through a new national clinical trial, the Health and Care Secretary has announced. This platform will accelerate the development of new drugs for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, reducing the...
Home testing programme for coronavirus
01/05/2020
100,000 people will be sent self-testing kits to determine if they are currently infected. This programme of home testing for coronavirus will track the progress of the infection across England. The programme, commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care will help improve understanding...
Vulnerable people get direct line to NHS volunteer army
23/04/2020
Millions of vulnerable people and their families will be able to directly call on the army of NHS Volunteer Responders, the NHS and Royal Voluntary Service have announced today. Click here to read more. Click here to access the service.
Video consultations will be available for some patients at NLaG
22/04/2020
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust are offering video consultations starting this week. Attend Anywhere is a secure NHS video service which will allow patients to be seen in a virtual clinic. Patients will be able to see their clinician remotely through a video feed on their...
COVID-19 Fraud and scams
17/04/2020
Action Fraud have seen a number of different scams circulating relating to Covid-19. This includes people falling victim to online shopping scams, believing they are purchasing protective face masks or hand sanitiser, that actually, do not exist. Criminals are also using Government branding to try...
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...
