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Government Travel Guidance Reminder
Fri 28 May 2021The Department for Education have today asked schools to remind parents that people should not travel to ‘amber’ and ‘red’ countries, and that strict rules on testing and quarantine remain in place to protect public health and the vaccination programme. Further information can be found in the guidance on red, amber and green list rules for entering England.
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Information for Greenwich Residents - 28.05.21
Fri 28 May 2021Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)We would love to hear your stories, advice or tips – whether that’s something that’s helped you through this difficult time, a recipe you’ve enjoyed, ideas for things to do as a family, a new walk you’ve discovered or how you’ve adapted to an everchanging situation. Please reply to this email with any ideas!
As before, we would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:
- friends or family who live in your area
- local networks
- neighbour or community groups you may be members of
- with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups
Top Tips Friday messages 28/05/2021
From 1 June to 4 June, free grab-and-go lunches for children can be collected at libraries and adventure parks, with no sign up required. Just turn up and tuck in.There are serving locations spread across the borough, and a full list of times and places can be found on the Royal Borough of Greenwich's website.
With more things opening up and having a bit more freedom, it’s ok to feel low, anxious, concerned or frustrated. It’s a difficult time, and we may be facing new challenges every day.
It’s important to ask for help, and lots of support is available on Live Well Greenwich. There’s also advice for people who have, or care for someone with, a mental health problem, as well as advice for parents and carers.
Taking time to relax, connecting with others, limiting screen time, looking after your body and focusing on what you can control is all even more important than ever.
Live Well Greenwich’s ‘Look After You’ hub has lots more advice and support, whether you need a friendly chat, emotional support, or are struggling with day to day life and need help urgently.
With the Government announcing its new roadmap out of lockdown, there is now a light at the end of the tunnel for things to hopefully re-open slowly. Outdoor sports such as golf, tennis or basketball are now open, as well as indoor leisure centres and gyms.
It’s still very important to follow the guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus – remember ‘hands, face, space, fresh air’.
Greenwich has lots of parks and open spaces to make the most of when you do go out. Just remember to stay local (within walking distance) and keep at least 2 metres from those not in your household. Visit Walking for Health to download some local maps of walks to try.
Live Well Greenwich also has lots of information, ideas and support to help you look after your body and mind – which is even more important at the moment.
Although it’s an extremely difficult time at the moment, we can get through this together and it’s important we find whatever way we can to do that. Thank you to everyone who’s already emailed their stories, we hope you enjoyed reading them.
The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Public Health.
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West African Communities, COVID-19 and recovery – Connecting Communities in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Wed 26 May 2021Dear All
As part of the Deep Engagement work with neighbourhoods and communities, we held an initial engagement event with West African communities in Greenwich on 26th April.
We are holding a follow up meeting on Wednesday 2nd June where we can present feedback from the first meeting and decide together priorities and where to go next.
We would have liked to attach the report from the first meeting to this invite, but unfortunately due to some serious technical difficulties, we will send it early next week. We wanted to give as much time as possible for you to get this in your diaries and let others know, rather than delay at this point.
Please find the full invite below and do pass on to any local West African residents/ organisations who might be interested in the event.
West African Communities, COVID-19 and recovery – Feedback Meeting
Hosts: Royal Greenwich Public Health Team
Date: Wed 2nd June 2021
Time: 7-9pm
Online: Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83713538562?pwd=bmR1THN3MXhHOFBvdVZZMC9tZVo0Zz09Meeting ID: 837 1353 8562
Passcode: 649951Robin Clarke
Health and Wellbeing Strategist
Public Health and Wellbeing
Royal Borough of Greenwich
* The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ
8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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East, Central & Southern African Communities, COVID-19 and recovery – Connecting Communities in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Wed 26 May 2021Dear All
As part of the Deep Engagement work with neighbourhoods and communities, we held an initial engagement event with East, Central & Southern African communities in Greenwich on 5th May.
We are holding a follow up meeting on Fri 28th May where we can present feedback from the first meeting and decide together priorities and where to go next.
Everyone from local East, Central & Southern African communities is welcome, whether you were able to attend the first meeting or not.
We would have liked to attached the report from first meeting to this invite, but unfortunately due to some serious technical difficulties, we will send it early next week, but we wanted to give as much time as possible for you to get this in your diaries and let others know, rather than delay at this point.
Please find the full invite below and do pass on to any local East, Central & Southern African residents/ organisations who might be interested in the event.
East, Central & Southern African Communities, COVID-19 and recovery – Feedback Meeting
Hosts: Royal Greenwich Public Health Team
Date: Fri 28th May 2021
Time: 4-6 pm
Online: Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83765720863?pwd=VERCcTdtQklPUUlSZEp6amw2NTJzQT09Meeting ID: 837 6572 0863
Passcode: 705035Robin Clarke
Health and Wellbeing Strategist
Public Health and Wellbeing
Royal Borough of Greenwich
* The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ
8 www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Caribbean Community, COVID-19 and recovery – Connecting Communities in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Wed 26 May 2021Dear All
As part of the Deep Engagement work with neighbourhoods and communities, we held an initial engagement event with the Caribbean Community in Greenwich on 4th May.
We are holding a follow up meeting on 26th May where we can present feedback from the first meeting and decide together priorities and where to go next.
Everyone from the local Caribbean Community is welcome, whether you were able to attend the first meeting or not.
We would have liked to attached the report from the first meeting to this invite, but unfortunately due to some serious technical difficulties, we will send it early next week. We wanted to give as much time as possible for you to get this in your diaries and let others know, rather than delay at this point.
Please find the full invite below and do pass on to any local Caribbean residents/ organisations who might be interested in the event.
Caribbean Community, COVID-19 and recovery – Feedback Meeting
Hosts: Royal Greenwich Public Health Team
Date: Wed 26th May 2021
Time: 7-9pm
Online: Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82733990006?pwd=b3VBOGJEaVZrUFNTMm9kTG5hN1NBZz09Meeting ID: 827 3399 0006
Passcode: 732010Robin Clarke
Health and Wellbeing Strategist
Public Health and Wellbeing
Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Information for Greenwich Residents - 18.05.21
Wed 19 May 2021Sent on behalf of:
Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)
We hope that you’re finding these weekly updates helpful. Some of the information included, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will be similar every week. However, each update will also include a different ‘hot topic’ which will be relevant to the current situation, plus an updated statistic for the local Greenwich area.
We would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:- friends or family who live in your area
- local networks
- neighbour or community groups you may be members of
- with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups
If you haven’t already, it would be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey, which allows us to understand how widely this Community Update is being used, and whether it is reaching everyone it needs to. Click here to access the short survey.
KEY MESSAGES 18/05/2021PAST 7 DAYS:
77 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich
Cases are still increasing, so now we’re in step 3 of restrictions easing, and with the Indian variant, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
2 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.
This is a low number, which is great. To keep this low, please follow social distancing guidelines, and get your vaccine when offered. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus.
Step 3 of restrictions easing –
remember Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air
Restrictions have been eased following the move to step 3, including the opening of indoor restaurants, pubs and cafes, entertainment venues such as cinemas, theatres and museums and outdoor gatherings can now include up to 30 people. Up to 6 people from different households can also now meet inside. Please see the helpful image below for more information:However we must continue to be cautious to protect ourselves and others, especially with the rise in cases of the Indian variant. The Indian variant is thought to be more transmissible, meaning it spreads more easily from person to person than other variants.
Please keep practising ‘Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air’ – wash or sanitise your hands regularly, wear a face covering when in enclosed spaces such as public transport and shops, stay 2 metres from others, and try to meet in the fresh air as much as possible, even with indoor venues opening.
If you show any symptoms (a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss of, or change in, your sense of taste or smell), however mild, please get a test immediately. If you test positive, please self-isolate to help reduce the spread.
There’s no reason to think that the covid-19 vaccine is not effective against the Indian variant, therefore it’s very important to take up your vaccine when you are invited. The vaccine is safe and effective and gives you the best protection against COVID-19. For more information visit www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine.
For more information, visit www.gov.uk.Dementia Action Week
Did you know, 600 people are diagnosed with dementia each day in the UK, and there are almost 3,000 Royal Greenwich residents living with dementia? This Dementia Action Week (17 to 23 May) take some time to learn more about dementia and find out what you and your communities can do to make your spaces more dementia-inclusive.
The Dementia Hub is the place to go for information, support, news and resources. Why not also join our online event (Wednesday 19 May, 2 to 3.30pm on Zoom), in which you’ll hear from people with lived experiences of dementia. You’ll learn about what communities and organisations within Royal Greenwich have done to make their spaces, work and services more dementia-inclusive.
Find out about the All Aboard project for people living with dementia and join activities run by the National Maritime Museum. Sign up via Eventbrite.Support if you’ve lost someone to coronavirus
Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel.Changes have been made to several services, including end of life and palliative care, as well as funeral arrangements.
You may feel that you need some extra help and support during this time. There are local places that can help, such as Greenwich Cruse Bereavement Centre, Greenwich and Bexley Hospice as well as national helplines such as Samaritans and Sudden.
Live Well Greenwich has lots of helpful links that can hopefully help you during this difficult time.
Getting tested for coronavirus
1 in 3 people have coronavirus without knowing, so to reduce the spread, you can now get tested whether you have symptoms or not. The more people that get tested, the more we can prevent the spread of this virus.
Rapid test (LFD test)
If you don’t have symptoms, you can get a rapid test. Anyone can get one of these. If you have to leave your home regularly, it’s recommended you get a rapid test 2-3 times a week. It only takes 5 mins and results are emailed to you in 30 mins. Visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/rapidtest to book.Test if you have symptoms (PCR test)
If you have coronavirus symptoms (fever, new continuous cough or a loss of sense of smell or taste), no matter how mild, get a test. These tests can only be taken if you have symptoms and it takes a bit longer for you to get the results – usually a few days.Booking is essential. Order a home test kit if you cannot get to a test site. Go to gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test, or call 119.
Please see below for information on where you can get both types of coronavirus tests in the borough:
Test centres if you have symptoms
Test centres if you don’t have symptoms
02 North Greenwich,
SE10 – car onlyDaniel Defoe Hall, Greenwich Uni,
SE10—walk-inCharlton Athletic Football Club,
SE7 – car onlyEltham Centre, Eltham
SE9—walk-in
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road,
SE9 – foot onlyCharlton Athletic Football Club,
SE7—walk-in
Abery St, Plumstead,
SE18 – foot only
Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich,
SE18—walk-in
De Vere Devonport House Car Park,
SE10 – foot onlyPrincess Alice Pub, Thamesmead,
SE28—walk-inTesting is NOT available at the Emergency Department at the hospital or at your GP practice, so please do not attend here trying to get a test.
Support if you test positive and have to self-isolate
No single person or group of people are more likely than others to catch or spread Coronavirus. You or someone close to may have been unwell with Covid or you may well know someone who has. It’s a very infectious illness affecting so many and there is absolutely no shame to anyone testing positive. The most important thing is to make sure you stay as well as you can, if you do get it, and that you don’t pass it on to anyone else.
If your test result is positive, you and your household will need to stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days. This is important to stop the virus spreading and keep your community safe.
This can be stressful and worrying when you need to go to work. If you are unable to claim sick-pay from your employer and are a low income household, a one-off £500 payment may be available from the Government to support you and your family during these 10 days. Find out if you are eligible to apply for this payment or call 0800 470 4831 to talk to a friendly, local advisor from the Live Well Greenwich Community Hub.
Training available
If you’re interested in helping your community through volunteering, a short training is available to introduce and prepare volunteers for the role of Neighbourhood Champion. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, share information and practice.
For more information, please email victoria.smith@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
If you think it would be helpful to share these messages via WhatsApp or text message, we have a shorter version available for this purpose. If you would like this, please let us know your mobile number and we can share this with you for you to forward on – please email robin.clarke@royalgreenwich.gov.uk directly with this information.
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Information for Greenwich Residents - 14.05.21
Fri 14 May 2021Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)We would love to hear your stories, advice or tips – whether that’s something that’s helped you through this difficult time, a recipe you’ve enjoyed, ideas for things to do as a family, a new walk you’ve discovered or how you’ve adapted to an everchanging situation. Please reply to this email with any ideas!
As before, we would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:
- friends or family who live in your area
- local networks
- neighbour or community groups you may be members of
- with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups
Top Tips Friday messages 14/05/2021
Thank you to all those who contributed and attended the Community Engagement Sharing Webinar last week – it was a hugely successful event, filled with inspirational stories and videos! It truly was a reflection of all the great hard work that everyone has achieved. We had almost 70 people in attendance, which is an amazing figure. We can’t wait to continue with all this fantastic work in communities!
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Nature’ - being outdoors is known to improve our mental health and wellbeing. 45% of people felt that green spaces were vital for their mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. While coronavirus restrictions are still in place, you could:
- have a picnic in one of your local parks in a group of up to 6, or two households
- join in one of our health walks
- spend some time alone or with a friend taking photos of the nature all around us.
It’s important to look after our mental health, now more than ever. Live Well Greenwich’s ‘Look After You’ hub has lots of advice and support, whether you need a friendly chat, emotional support, or are struggling with day to day life and need help urgently.
Firstly, we wish all who celebrate, a happy Eid Mubarak! We hope you have a blessed time with your friends, family, and loved ones.
Good Thinking has been working in partnership with Muslim communities, to create the Five Ways to Wellbeing and Islam, as recommended by the NHS.
You might find it useful to consider the following five steps to improve your mental health and wellbeing, as recommended by the NHS. These are also things which are encouraged in Islamic teachings. Click on each heading to find out more:- Connect with Allah and with people
- Be physically active
- Learn something new each day
- Give to others
- Pay attention to the present moment
For more information, videos from influential members of the Muslim community, and resources in different languages, visit Good Thinking.With more things opening up and having a bit more freedom, it’s ok to feel low, anxious, concerned or frustrated. It’s a difficult time, and we may be facing new challenges every day.
It’s important to ask for help, and lots of support is available on Live Well Greenwich. There’s also advice for people who have, or care for someone with, a mental health problem, as well as advice for parents and carers.
Taking time to relax, connecting with others, limiting screen time, looking after your body and focusing on what you can control is all even more important than ever.
However, please don’t feel pressure to be ‘productive’ – doing things that relax you and you enjoy is key, whether that’s watching tv or films, reading or taking up a new hobby. Simply getting through the day is an achievement at the moment!
Live Well Greenwich’s ‘Look After You’ hub has lots more advice and support, whether you need a friendly chat, emotional support, or are struggling with day to day life and need help urgently.With the Government announcing its new roadmap out of lockdown, there is now a light at the end of the tunnel for things to hopefully re-open slowly. Outdoor sports such as golf, tennis or basketball are now open, as well as indoor leisure centres and gyms.
It’s still very important to follow the guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus – remember ‘hands, face, space, fresh air’.
Greenwich has lots of parks and open spaces to make the most of when you do go out. Just remember to stay local (within walking distance) and keep at least 2 metres from those not in your household. Visit Walking for Health to download some local maps of walks to try.
Live Well Greenwich also has lots of information, ideas and support to help you look after your body and mind – which is even more important at the moment.Although it’s an extremely difficult time at the moment, we can get through this together and it’s important we find whatever way we can to do that. Thank you to everyone who’s already emailed their stories, we hope you enoyed reading them.
We’d love to hear from more of you – whether that’s any positive stories you have from the last few months, tips and ideas on keeping busy, any recipes you’ve enjoyed, walks you’ve discovered, or a nice photo you’ve taken!The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Public Health.
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Parent Forum 13th May 2021 - Information for Thamesmead Residents from Peabody
Wed 12 May 2021Hi all,
Peabody and Volunteering Matters are jointly working on developing a Parent’s Forum in Thamesmead. The Parents Forum is an opportunity for Thamesmead residents to find out about what is happening locally, tell us what really matters to you and how living in Thamesmead can be better for children and families. You will meet other parents and there will be a chance to develop ideas, plan projects and activities together as well as help us shape our plans. We hope you can get involved!
Our next forum will take place on Thursday 13th May, 12.30pm via Zoom. If you wish to attend, please email me directly (christine.carrasco@peabody.org.uk) and I will send you the details.
Grateful if you could share to your networks, friends and family!
Kind regards,
Christine
Christine Carrasco | Children, Families & Young Peoples Programme Assistant | Community Investment | Thamesmead | Peabody
Tel: 020 3828 4683 | Mobile: 07802 717 514 | Email: christine.carrasco@peabody.org.uk
Peabody | The Link, Bazalgette Way | London SE2 9BS (Satnav Postcode – SE2 9AN)
Registered Office: 45 Westminster Bridge Road | London SE1 7JB
Web: www.peabody.org.uk | Facebook: PeabodyLDN | Twitter: @PeabodyLD
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Information for Greenwich Residents - 04.05.21
Tue 04 May 2021Sent on behalf of:
Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
Khadijah Ahmed, Engagement Lead, Plumstead and Glyndon
Philip Connolly, Engagement Lead, Charlton
Rahman Famuditimi – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Common
Abu Siddiki – Engagement Lead, Woolwich Riverside
Louise Botfield – Engagement Lead, Sutcliffe Park (Page Estate)
Brenda Mason – Engagement Lead, Greenwich Peninsula (Caletock & Flamsteed Estates)
We hope that you’re finding these weekly updates helpful. Some of the information included, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will be similar every week. However, each update will also include a different ‘hot topic’ which will be relevant to the current situation, plus an updated statistic for the local Greenwich area.
We would really like to encourage you to share the following information through:- friends or family who live in your area
- local networks
- neighbour or community groups you may be members of
- with people who you come into regular contact with through your work or local groups
If you haven’t already, it would be really helpful if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey, which allows us to understand how widely this Community Update is being used, and whether it is reaching everyone it needs to. Click here to access the short survey.
KEY MESSAGES 04/05/2021PAST 7 DAYS:
41 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich
Cases have slightly increased, so with the first step of restrictions easing, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
1 person is in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.
This is a low number, which is great. To keep this low, please follow social distancing guidelines, and get your vaccine when offered. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus.
Market Day for digital access this Thursday 6 May
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting local residents and members of the community to come together to develop and deliver projects to improve digital access within their community. Groups can apply to deliver one or more schemes including a tablet lending programme, a community WiFi scheme and digital skills training.
Projects will be supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to improve digital access in their community between June and September this year.
The expression of interest is open until 23:59 on the 14th May. Complete online here.
To complete over the phone, or for further information please contact digitalproject@dgcities.com.
Digital Greenwich Cities and RBG are also hosting a virtual Market Day on 6 May 2021 from 10am to 11:30am. This is an opportunity to hear more about the interventions, the role community centres/champions will play in delivering them, and to ask any questions about the EOI.
To register for the event click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-champions-digital-projects-market-day-tickets-152846531089Polling Day this Thursday 6 May
This Thursday 6th May is your chance to vote for the new Mayor of London and London Assembly.
You can attend your local polling station between 7am and 10pm if you have chosen to vote in person. This year there are some differences at the polling stations to help protect you and others from COVID-19 whilst voting:· Please wear a face covering (unless you are exempt)
· Please bring your own pen or pencil
· Please bear in mind there may be a queue due to social distancing, as the number of people allowed in polling stations is limited.
· Please use the sanitising stations at the entrance and exit of the polling station.
· Please follow all COVID-19 guidance and signage in the polling station
For more information and guidance about COVID-19 whilst voting, click here to watch a short video
Engagement events tonight and tomorrow!
Engagement with the Caribbean Community – tonight at 7pmPastor Simon Esson and Royal Borough of Greenwich Public Health will be hosting an initial engagement event with Greenwich residents from Caribbean backgrounds. The event aims to improve understanding of the needs for the Caribbean community in Greenwich and to set the groundwork for stronger relationships and collaboration for a better, safer future. The event will take place between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday 04/05/21. You can join using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84623290843?pwd=c2NqdVFrRmM5dm1ieUxlS05vLzBXZz09
Engagement with East, Central and southern African Communities – tomorrow at 4pm
Royal Borough of Greenwich Public Health will be hosting an initial engagement event with Greenwich residents from East, Central and southern African Communities backgrounds. The event aims to improve understanding of the needs for these communities in Greenwich and to set the groundwork for stronger relationships and collaboration for a better, safer future. The event will take place between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 05/05/21. You can join using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81260488199?pwd=bWJabHphTjFyUlB3R1ZtMWtabGVGZz09
Support if you’ve lost someone to coronavirus
Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel.Changes have been made to several services, including end of life and palliative care, as well as funeral arrangements.
You may feel that you need some extra help and support during this time. There are local places that can help, such as Greenwich Cruse Bereavement Centre, Greenwich and Bexley Hospice as well as national helplines such as Samaritans and Sudden.
Live Well Greenwich has lots of helpful links that can hopefully help you during this difficult time.
Getting tested for coronavirus
1 in 3 people have coronavirus without knowing, so to reduce the spread, you can now get tested whether you have symptoms or not. The more people that get tested, the more we can prevent the spread of this virus.
Rapid test (LFD test)
If you don’t have symptoms, you can get a rapid test. Anyone can get one of these. If you have to leave your home regularly, it’s recommended you get a rapid test 2-3 times a week. It only takes 5 mins and results are emailed to you in 30 mins. Visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/rapidtest to book.Test if you have symptoms (PCR test)
If you have coronavirus symptoms (fever, new continuous cough or a loss of sense of smell or taste), no matter how mild, get a test. These tests can only be taken if you have symptoms and it takes a bit longer for you to get the results – usually a few days.Booking is essential. Order a home test kit if you cannot get to a test site. Go to gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test, or call 119.
Please see below for information on where you can get both types of coronavirus tests in the borough:
Test centres if you have symptoms
Test centres if you don’t have symptoms
02 North Greenwich,
SE10 – car onlyDaniel Defoe Hall, Greenwich Uni,
SE10—walk-inCharlton Athletic Football Club,
SE7 – car onlyEltham Centre, Eltham
SE9—walk-in
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road,
SE9 – foot onlyCharlton Athletic Football Club,
SE7—walk-in
Abery St, Plumstead,
SE18 – foot only
Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich,
SE18—walk-in
De Vere Devonport House Car Park,
SE10 – foot onlyPrincess Alice Pub, Thamesmead,
SE28—walk-inTesting is NOT available at the Emergency Department at the hospital or at your GP practice, so please do not attend here trying to get a test.
Support if you test positive and have to self-isolate
No single person or group of people are more likely than others to catch or spread Coronavirus. You or someone close to may have been unwell with Covid or you may well know someone who has. It’s a very infectious illness affecting so many and there is absolutely no shame to anyone testing positive. The most important thing is to make sure you stay as well as you can, if you do get it, and that you don’t pass it on to anyone else.
If your test result is positive, you and your household will need to stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days. This is important to stop the virus spreading and keep your community safe.
This can be stressful and worrying when you need to go to work. If you are unable to claim sick-pay from your employer and are a low income household, a one-off £500 payment may be available from the Government to support you and your family during these 10 days. Find out if you are eligible to apply for this payment or call 0800 470 4831 to talk to a friendly, local advisor from the Live Well Greenwich Community Hub.
Training available
If you’re interested in helping your community through volunteering, a short training is available to introduce and prepare volunteers for the role of Neighbourhood Champion. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, share information and practice.
For more information, please email victoria.smith@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
If you think it would be helpful to share these messages via WhatsApp or text message, we have a shorter version available for this purpose. If you would like this, please let us know your mobile number and we can share this with you for you to forward on – please email robin.clarke@royalgreenwich.gov.uk directly with this information.
The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.
