Coronavirus Covid-19 information
Information for Ardleigh Residents
Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic there has been a local helpline on 01206 322025 and this continues to be available. Please leave a message with your name, phone number and what you would like help with and someone will get back to you the same day. For example you may like some help to get shopping, or a prescription or just to have a friendly chat with someone.
If you would like to volunteer to respond to requests for help or be available to offer phone support and friendship please send your name, email, address and phone to stmaryda@gmail.com Please also check on your neighbours and offer support if you can..
Please follow the government advice on social distancing and self isolation and stay up to date with the latest announcements here https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
We want to ensure that residents are able to access the support they need. We may contact you to check. There is Privacy Notice relating to information we may hold about residents.
Some other useful contacts are listed below
Practical support- such as help with shopping or essential supplies
Tendring Helpline For those who are shielding and other vulnerable groups unable to access vital supplies. https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/coronavirus 01255 686700
Essex Wellbeing Service The Essex Welfare Service launched in response to Covid-19 and has supported 9,000 vulnerable residents since March 2020. Now the service has relaunched as the Essex Wellbeing Service and will help ALL Essex residents to adapt to the ‘new normal’ as lockdown eases. The Essex Wellbeing Service provides a single, easy to use access point to practical, emotional and social care support. Essexwellbeingservice.co.uk 0300 303 9988
Advice and financial support
Citizens Advice Tendring
Get advice and information at any time on our website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/tendring/ Phone 01255 377080 Mon-Fri 10:00 - 4:00 email supervisor@cabtendring.org.uk.
Or National Adviceline 03 444 111 444
Ardleigh Parochial Charity
We are very lucky in Ardleigh to have a charity to help Ardleigh parish residents, who are in hardship, to fund essential items. Email ardleighparochialcharity@gmail.com with your contact details and someone will get back to you
Medical issues
Do not leave your home if you have coronavirus symptoms. Check the NHS web site https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay at home. You can also use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do. Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Update 09/04/20
A couple of links that might be helpful for information or advice:
TDC Coronavirus page https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/coronavirus
Government guidance for Coronavirus https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
NHS guidance for Coronavirus https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
3/7/20 Play and exercise equipment remains closed while risk assessments and new protocol are introduced to comply with latest government guidance. Please bear with us.
17/7/20 Play and exercise equipment is now open to be used at your own choice and risk. Please read the signs.
