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COVID-19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over
19/01/2021
Millions of people aged 70 and over and those clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 will be invited to get their vaccinations from Monday 18...
One million over 80s invited to vaccination centres
19/01/2021
More than one million people aged 80 or over have been invited to book a coronavirus jab at a vaccination centre. Ten new large-scale centres,...
Plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history
13/01/2021
The UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan sets out how the government will work with the NHS, devolved administrations, local councils and the armed...
Staying at Home and Shielding
01/06/2020
People classed as clinically extremely vulnerable are advised to take additional action to prevent themselves from coming into contact with the virus. If you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, you’re strongly advised to stay at home as much as possible and keep visits outside to a minimum (for...
Taking control of stress – building your resilience
26/05/2020
Most of us will suffer work-related stress, especially at the current time – and the problem is most acute for public sector staff, particularly those in the NHS. This live online training session on 16 and 23 July will show you how to understand the things that cause you stress (“stressors”) and...
#QuitForCovid
22/05/2020
More than 300,000 people have stopped smoking since COVID-19. Become healthier and reduce your risk by joining others to #QuitforCOVID. Access free, confidential support and information to stop smoking through the Wellbeing Service. You can triple your chances of quitting. We can help you prepare...
What Have We Been Up To?
22/05/2020
The Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire team are currently working from home, we asked the team to share what they have been doing to keep busy and look after their wellbeing during lockdown! Click here to read what they said.
Diabetes UK opens regional Facebook group
20/05/2020
The North of England team at Diabetes UK have recently opened a public Facebook group in order to reach and support more people living with diabetes in the region. The group is a great opportunity to chat to others living with diabetes, share positivity, receive updates from healthcare...
Organ donation law in England has changed
20/05/2020
Organ donation in England has moved to an 'opt out' system. This means that all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have opted out. Read more > https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/uk-laws/organ-donation-law-in-england/
Helping NHS staff get the essentials they need
19/05/2020
NHSX have been working with retailers to introduce and scale-up initiatives aimed at health and social care staff so they have access to essential supplies, such as food and medicines. The offers include Morrisons who are providing free-delivery on its foodbox service for NHS staff - these grocery...
Delivery of eye care services during Covid-19
15/05/2020
NHS England and NHS Improvement published a letter on 1 April 2020 covering changes to the delivery and operation of optometry services. The letter covered changes to optometry services delivered outside of hospital, including PPE, contractual, financial and workforce implications. We have produced...
Millions more items of PPE for frontline staff from new business partnerships
13/05/2020
NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new, innovative collaborations with a number of organisations. Companies including Amazon, the Royal Mint, Jaguar Land Rover and eBay are supporting the...
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...
