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• Information for Greenwich Residents - 14.07.21

  Wed 14 Jul 2021

  Sent on behalf of:

  • Abu Bah - Engagement Lead, Thamesmead Moorings
  • Khadija 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. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.
  
  Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.
  
  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. Access the short survey here.
  
  KEY MESSAGES 13/07/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 622 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich	Cases are still increasing. With the Delta variant and restrictions easing, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
  4 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number but please continue to follow social distancing guidelines, and get your vaccine when offered. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus.

   

  Twice weekly testing

   

  Cases are increasing and the one of the best ways to protect your loved ones is to take part in twice weekly rapid lateral flow testing, which are free and easy to access. Even if you have had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, there is still a chance you might still get or spread COVID-19 so it is important to continue to take regular tests to protect those arounds you.

  Find out how you can get your rapid lateral flow tests on the Royal Greenwich website

  Don’t forget to report online both positive and negative results.

  If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you can book your test on the Royal Greenwich website

  If you’re over eighteen, don’t miss your vaccine

   

  There are several pop-up clinics available in Greenwich over the next week to ensure that everyone over the age of 18 has their vaccine. Check out the full list including location, date and time, and what vaccine is available on the SELCCG website.

   

  Community Voting Day Registration

   

  Don’t forget to register for Community Voting Day on 17 July to vote for your local Community Champions project. If you live in either Woolwich Riverside, Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate or Page Estate click the links below to register. Registration closes at 4pm, Friday 16^th July 2021.

  • Woolwich Riverside Community Voting Day
  • Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate Community Voting Day
  • Page Estate in Eltham Community Voting Day

  If you have already registered to vote please encourage your friends, family and networks that may live in the areas to vote. Please note you must be a resident living in the areas listed above to vote.

   

  Holiday Food and Fun

   

  Through our new Holiday Food and Fun programme, we’re funding free spaces at holiday clubs across the borough for school age children who are eligible for free school meals, or have additional needs.   

  From football to cookery, to art and crafts – there's something on offer for everyone this summer.    

  Browse our interactive map to see participating groups and how to get in touch to book your child’s place.

   

  Summer Programmes in Charlton for 11 – 13 year olds

  
  There are several fun activities happening in Charlton over the summer for young children. Check them out on the flyer below! Find out more on The Big Red Bus Club website

   

  The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

• Rediscover Summer

  Tue 13 Jul 2021

  The Department of Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) has launched a #RediscoverSummer campaign. 

   

  The campaign brings together a range of activities for children, young people and families. 

   

  DCMS has published guidance showcasing what’s on offer - please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rediscover-summer for more information.

   

  Thank you.

• Diabetes UK Good Diabetes Care in School Award

  Tue 13 Jul 2021

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  We are very proud to announce that Jubilee School has been nominated for the Diabetes UK Good Diabetes Care in School Award. The award celebrates and showcases schools that deliver good care and support to children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes.

  
  As part of the nomination, Diabetes UK is inviting parents and carers of pupils with type 1 diabetes to complete a brief online parent survey at –
  www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/school-nomination

  
  Please follow the link to the survey if you would like to show your support or to oppose this nomination. The survey should take no more than two minutes to complete. You can answer this survey anonymously if you want to.

   

  Please be advised that you have until Tuesday 27th July to respond to this parent survey.  Responses to this parent survey will be used by Diabetes UK to
  assess our school’s nomination for the award. You can find out more about the Good
  Diabetes Care in School Award at www.diabetes.org.uk/school-aw

   

  Kind regards,

   

  Jubilee School

   

   

• It's Coming Home!

  Fri 09 Jul 2021

  Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  If your child is a football fan and likely to be staying up late on Sunday to watch the Final (COME ON ENGLAND!), then if you wish, let them stay in bed a bit longer Monday morning so that they are rested and ready for school!

   

  School will start at all the usual different bubble times but if you wish, your child can arrive up to 10.30am and  won’t be marked as late. The choice is yours!

   

  It is 55 years since England reached a major football final so let them watch, perhaps talk about pride and resilience. This is a great learning opportunity which will support our Jubilee Resilient Key for Life.

   

  Kind regards

   

  Mrs P. J. Davies

  Principal

   

• Information for Greenwich Residents - 07.07.2021

  Wed 07 Jul 2021

  Sent 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. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.
  
  Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.
  
  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. Access the short survey here.
  
  KEY MESSAGES 06/07/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 472 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich	Cases have almost doubled in the past week. With the Delta variant and restrictions easing, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
  5 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number but please continue to follow social distancing guidelines, and get your vaccine when offered. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus.

   

  Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air Guidance

   

  Whilst hospitalisations are not rising at the same rate as cases, it is just as important to be careful and follow the rules, such as indoor gatherings are limited to 6 people and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.

  One way to protect your loved ones is to take part in twice weekly rapid lateral flow testing. Find out how to get you lateral flow tests here or on the Royal Greenwich website.

  Guidance on how to stop the spread of COVID-19 is now available in 30 languages on the Public Health England website.

  Community Voting Day Registration

   

  Don’t forget to register for Community Voting Day on 17 July to vote for your local Community Champions project. If you live in either Woolwich Riverside, Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate or Page Estate click the links below to register. Registration closes at 11.30pm, 15 July.

  • Woolwich Riverside Community Voting Day
  • Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate Community Voting Day
  • Page Estate in Eltham Community Voting Day

  Please note you must be a resident living in the areas listed above to vote.

   

  Buds of Barnfield Community Garden

  
  Buds of Barnfield is an open space for residents and the wider community to have a space to grow their own edible and floral plants.

  Check out everything they are doing on Instagram @budsofbarnfield

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

• Information for Greenwich Residents - 30.06.21

  Wed 30 Jun 2021

  Sent 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. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.
  
  Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.
  
  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. Access the short survey here.
  
  KEY MESSAGES 29/06/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 270 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich	Cases have almost doubled in the past week. With the Delta variant and restrictions easing, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
  6 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number, but has doubled since last week. Please follow social distancing guidelines, and get your vaccine when offered. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus.

   

  What vaccine can I have?

   
  It can be confusing knowing the different types of vaccines, and which one is best for you. All information below is based on NHS recommendations.
  
  We hope that you find the below table useful, and if you have any questions, please let us know or get in touch with your GP or a medical professional.

   

   

   

   

  Staying Connected – FREE weekly online workshops

  
  Global Fusion Music and Arts, based in Charlton, are hosting a series of FREE weekly online workshops for Charlton and the wider community.
  
  These will be running until 28^th August 2021.

  • Art Club with Anthi Chrysanthou – every Tuesday 8-9pm

  • Tai Chi with Chewyeen Lawes – every Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm

  • Meditation with Paul Matania – every Saturday 3 – 4pm

  For information on how to join, please see the flyer, email info@globalfusionarts.co.uk or phone 020 8858 9497 or 07976 941 435.

   

   

  
  
  The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

• Information for Greenwich Residents - 22.06.2021

  Tue 22 Jun 2021

  Sent 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. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.
  
  Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.
  
  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. Access the short survey here.
  
  KEY MESSAGES 22/06/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 165 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich	Cases are still increasing. With the Delta variant and restrictions easing, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
  3 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number, but 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.

   

  Follow the guidance, even after two doses of the vaccine

  
  Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine prevents serious illness, hospitalisation and death from the virus. However, having two doses of the vaccine does not necessarily mean you won’t catch COVID-19.
  
  This is why it’s important to carry on washing or sanitising our hands, wearing a face mask, keeping our distance and meeting in fresh air where possible - even after having the vaccine.
  
  The smallest of actions such as these, can make a huge difference in reducing the spread of the virus, and save lives. The more we carry on following this guidance, the sooner life will feel more normal!

   

  Lots of ways to get your vaccine

  
  All adults can now book their COVID-19 vaccine online.
  
  After vaccinating over 50,000 households over the last 2 weeks, the Greenwich ‘Let’s Talk About the Vaccine’ programme will be visiting Charlton House (SE7 8RE) on Thursday 24 June and Friday 25 June.

  Come along to this free, walk-in, Pfizer vaccination clinics to get your vaccine. You do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number.
  
  You can also come along to The Valley at Charlton Athletic Football Club, this Saturday 26^th June, 8am – 8pm, to get a Pfizer vaccine. Find out more and book your vaccination slot.
  
  Read more about pop-up vaccination clinics on the SEL CCG website available this week: www.selondonccg.nhs.uk/popupclinics.

   

   

   

  New symptoms linked to the Delta variant of COVID-19

  
  The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in Greenwich. This variant does not cause more severe illness, but it is spread more easily. The vaccine is still effective against this new variant, especially after two doses.
  
  The Delta variant has been found to have slightly different symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, fever and headaches. Many people mistake these for hayfever, which is why it’s really important to get tested at least twice a week, using home testing kits which can be sent to your home, or picked up from various community spots around the borough. Find out more about rapid testing.

  Active Heels Ladies Walking Group – Plumstead & Glyndon

  
  Active Heels is a weekly walking group for women of different backgrounds to motivate each other. It brings women together to discover themselves, be free spirits, be happy and mindful.
  
  It reminds women they are not alone, and gives the opportunity to have a normal experience with other like-minded women, if they are caring for children with special educational and disability needs.
  
  It takes place every Wednesday morning at 10.30, meeting at Winns Common Outdoor Gym. For more information and to book a place, please contact admin@anahuna.org.uk or 07438 915 934.

   

   

  
  
  
  The community working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Public Health.

• Thamesmead East Ward - Police Appeal

  Mon 21 Jun 2021

  Dear resident,

  Thamesmead East Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted by a masked man with "bandy legs" in Thamesmead.

  The incident took place as the victim was walking along Thames Path at around 3pm on June 15.
  The suspect is described as black, medium build, approximately 5 ft 8ins, with very dark eyes and bandy legs.
  He was wearing a black hooded zip jacket, with the hood over his head, black baggy shorts and socks with flip flops. He was also wearing a black face mask.

  Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was at the location at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could assist police with the investigation.

  Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8721 2630 and quote CAD 6340/15Jun21.

   

  Regards,

   

  Report crime by calling 101 or in an emergency call 999.
  Remember, you can also report crime online on our website: https://www.met.police.uk/

  To find out more information about our updated privacy practises and how we process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 please visit our Privacy Notice on the Met Police website https://www.met.police.uk/privacy-notice

  If you do not wish to receive further communications from your Local Policing Team please inform us by replying to this email

  NOTICE - This email and any attachments are solely for the intended recipient and may be confidential. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete it from your system. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this email or in any attachment without the permission of the sender. Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) communication systems are monitored to the extent permitted by law and any email and/or attachments may be read by monitoring staff. Only specified personnel are authorised to conclude binding agreements on behalf of the MPS by email and no responsibility is accepted for unauthorised agreements reached with other personnel. While reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this email, its security and that of any attachments cannot be guaranteed.

• Information for Greenwich Residents - 15.06.2021

  Wed 16 Jun 2021

  Sent 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. Following feedback from Neighbourhood Engagement Leads, this update will now be once a week, and feature a mix of covid updates and positive updates from communities.
  
  Some of the important information, around how to stay safe, where to get tested, and the support available, will now be available at all times on the Live Well website here.
  
  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. Access the short survey here.
  
  KEY MESSAGES 15/06/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 130 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Greenwich	Cases are increasing even more, so now we’re in step 3 of restrictions easing, and with the Delta variant, we need to be extra careful and follow the social distancing guidelines to make sure this number doesn’t continue to increase.
  5 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number, but 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.

   

   

  Doing it all, protects us all

  
  Doing it all, protects us all; this is why we should continue to follow COVID-19 guidance this summer and get our vaccine when it is our turn.
  
  It is important to remember:

  • hands, face, space and fresh air. Although up to 6 people (or a group of any size from 2 households) can meet indoors, why not take advantage of the sunny weather and meet friends and family outdoors as the fresh air helps to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
  • Don't forget to wear a face covering when indoors or on public transport.
  • To help keep numbers down, you can take part in twice-weekly COVID-19 testing. Find out more about COVID-19 rapid home tests and how you can get them.
  • Get your vaccine. People aged 23 and over can now book online.  Greenwich also have free walk-in vaccination clinics until 18 June as part of our ‘Let’s talk about the vaccine’ programme. Find out more about the pop-up clinics.

   

   

  Buds of Barnfield - Community Garden

  
  One of the community projects that successfully won some funding at our last Community Voting Day, was the 'Buds of Barnfield' Community Garden. They have their own Instagram page, which features some really lovely photos of the progress the garden is making. The Community Garden has had a really positive impact on the residents of the Barnfield Estate in Woolwich, and they are excited to continue to work on the project.
  
  View 'Buds of Barnfield' instagram page here.
  
  If you live in Woolwich Riverside ward, Caletock Estate and Flamsteed Estate in East Greenwich, or the Page Estate in Eltham, and would like to secure funds for projects to help reduce the impact of coronavirus and improve the health and wellbeing of communities where you live, you can apply to secure funding grants from £500 to £2,000.
  
  Applications close on 28th June followed by a virtual Community Voting Day on 17th July where your project could be voted for by your local community!
  
  Apply online on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website

• Information from Greenwich Residents - 01/06/2021

  Mon 07 Jun 2021

  Sent 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:

  1. friends or family who live in your area
  2. local networks
  3. neighbour or community groups you may be members of
  4. 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 01/06/2021

  PAST 7 DAYS: 72 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.
  7 people are in hospital right now in Greenwich because of coronavirus.	This is a low number, but 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.

   

  Volunteer’s Week – Thank You!

  
  Volunteer’s Week runs from 1 to 7 June - this year it is an opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has stepped up in one way or another to volunteer and help our communities.
  
  Volunteers within our communities have been working selflessly and tirelessly for almost a year now, spreading hope and reassurance throughout Greenwich, and making sure people know what support is available for them, in what has been a very difficult time for many.
  
  We just want to say thank you – we wouldn’t be where we are now if it wasn’t for everyone’s amazing work. We can now hopefully see the light at the end of the tunnel!

  Let’s talk about the vaccine – coming to areas around the borough

  
  The coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
  
  We know for some people, getting vaccinated can be a daunting experience and we’re working with communities across the borough to help address some of the misinformation.
  
  That’s why our Royal Greenwich Vaccine Champions team will be visiting households in June in locations around the borough where vaccine take up is low to hear about any concerns you may have and provide information about how, where and when to get vaccinated.  
  
  If you live in Woolwich, West Greenwich, Thamesmead, Plumstead, Eltham West and the Peninsula look out for friendly faces wearing high visibility jackets with ID visiting your neighbourhoods soon. Learn more vaccine facts.

  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

   

  Test if you don’t have symptoms (Rapid, or LFD, tests)
  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 the virus and help stop future lockdowns.
  
  Everyone is being encouraged to do two rapid tests (also known as a LFD test) a week, which can be collected from a community testing centre or delivered to your home. Results are available within 30 minutes. For support with home testing kits, or instructions in other languages, click here.
  
  Don’t forget to report online both positive and negative results - that way we can track the virus. Read more about Rapid Testing.  

  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.

  Testing 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.