12 January 2021 For the duration of the current pandemic wave the East End Enquirer is dedicating its home page to providing quick access to Covid-19 related information for residents.
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Get vaccinated
The vaccination to stop you getting Covid-19 is safe and effective. Find out why it is so important to get your jab!
Lockdown Rules
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Covid Numbers
Infections on the rise or falling? Get the latest data on coronavirus numbers in the borough right here.
COVID-19 Testing
NHS Test and Trace
If you test positive for COVID-19 you will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace who will help you identify who you have been in contact with.
Get Tested
How to get a free NHS test to check if you have coronavirus.
Health & Wellbeing
Self-isolation Support
If you are a resident in self-isolation and need support but do not fall into the vulnerable category,
NHS COVID-19 app
The free NHS COVID-19 app is a vital part of the NHS Test and Trace service, find out more here.
Worried about coronavirus?
Who isn’t? Here are 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus from the NHS. The impact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is still having on our lives is immense.
Mental wellbeing at home
There are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel if you’re staying at home.
Coronavirus and your wellbeing
MIND has published this page has tips to help you cope, including ways to support yourself during winter.
Loneliness during coronavirus
Lots of good advice if you are feeling lonely during the pandemic from the Mental Health Foundation.
Domestic Abuse
LBTH has appointed Solace Women’s Aid to provide community support to anyone affected by domestic abuse. If you would like access to support from Solace call 0203 795 5064 or email towerhamlets@solacewomensaid.org
Mental Health Crisis?
The East London Foundation Trust’s mental health crisis lines for three east London boroughs all now operate 0800 freephone numbers as below. Lines are available 24 hours a day and callers are given support and advice from mental health professionals.
Newham – 0800 0730066
Tower Hamlets – 0800 0730003
City & Hackney – 0800 0730006
Food Banks
Find a Food Bank
WEN has a in Tower Hamlets! Thanks WEN!
Food Bank donations
You can donate cash to First Love Foundation or donate cash to Bow Food Bank. Or if you are rich donate to both!
Education and Childcare at Home
BBC Bitesize
Bitesize Lockdown Learning provides daily content from the BBC to support learning at home from primary to secondary and post-16.
BBC Teach
BBC Teach is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject
Design Museum
Digital Design Calendar is a new series of online content from the Design Museum bringing the world of design into your home #DesignFromHome
e-Bug
e-Bug from Public Health England (PHE) is a free educational resource for classroom and home use for children to learn about micro-organisms and the spread, prevention and treatment of infection.
Alder Hey video
Coronavirus facts for children is a YouTube video from Alder Hey children’s hospital
Dave the Dog e-book
Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus is an e-book (PDF) for children
DofE info
Department for Education information, guidance and support for parents and carers of children who are learning at home.
Government guidance
Government guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Hungry Little Minds
Simple, fun activities for kids from newborn to five years from Hungry Little Minds.
eBooks & Audiobooks
London Libraries Consortium has an eLibrary where you can download eBooks and audiobooks suitable for children and teenagers.
Comics!
Comics (yes! comics!) are also available from RBdigital to download!
Homeschooling Tips
My Tutor has useful tips and ideas for parents homeschooling their children during lockdown
10,000 free lessons
OAK National Academy contains almost 10,000 free lessons and resources made by teachers, for every teacher and every pupil.
Faith & Religion
Places of Worship
Guidance for the is available (from 2 December)
Religious Festivals
When celebrating religious festivals, you should ensure you consider the risks around COVID-19 transmission.
Mosques and Madrasas
COVID-19 Guidance for Muslim Communities is provided by the Muslim Council of Britain here (scroll down the page, the info is there!)
Volunteering
Volunteer Here
Volunteer Service Tower Hamlets (VCTH) is recruiting volunteers to help local residents through the COVID-19 emergency.
Mutual Aid Groups
Courtesy of Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK here is a great way to find a COVID-19 mutual aid group near you.
How to Help Safely
If you are volunteering, you still need to socially distance. Here is how to keep safe while helping others.
Business
Business Support Grants
Because of the latest pandemic wave the Government has announced new support grants for business.
Tower Hamlets Council
Vulnerable Residents Phoneline
Tower Hamlets Council has a to support vulnerable residents and people identified as being at the highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
Residents Support Scheme
Help who are either in or at risk of being in crisis or are in need of immediate help and have no source of financial support available to them.
Universal Credit
The council has a dedicated phone line for people who want help with Universal Credit applications. To book a phone appointment with a council officer call 020 7364 7010.
General Advice
Social Welfare Issues
A partnership of local advice centres that provide free advice and representation in areas of social welfare law Tower Hamlets Community Advice Network knows all about benefits, debt, and housing.
Policing & Crime
Vaccination Scam
Neighbourhood Watch is warning of a scam which starts with a fake NHS text message. This is a scam, do not click the link.
Frauds and Scams
The National Crime Agency says to as criminals seek to capitalise on the pandemic.
Report a breach
Some people – the selfish ones – are still ignoring the lockdown rules. You can report them to the Met Police here.
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