Coronavirus: West Dorset updates

[Page last updated 00.30 11th May 2020]

Britain's Coronavirus lockdown is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need to think about how we sustain ourselves, our families and our neighbours during this period – probably well into the summer. Now is also critically the time for social distancing and to stay alert and help save lives.

Call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 but do not go to your local GP surgery, community pharmacy or Hospital A&E.

I am in constant contact with local hospitals, healthcare providers, GP surgeries, church leaders, Dorset Council and town and parish councils, as well as Government departments and the Cabinet Office, to ensure we are as prepared as we possibly can be. 

I have created this page to help signpost relevant government and NHS updates, along with some links you may find useful.  Also see my page on volunteering, buying local food, food delivery services and local initiatives >click here<      

Chris Loder         

The COVID-19 Dashboard:

Track coronavirus cases around the UK via Public Health England Tracker

QUICK LINKS:

• IMPORTANT LOCAL INFORMATION

• READ THE LATEST NEWS UPDATES 

• GET GOVERNMENT COVID EMAIL ALERTS 

• MORE ON VOLUNTEERING IN DORSET

• FOOD DELIVERIES & SHOPPING IN DORSET

• LOCAL INFO IF YOU NEED HELP

USEFUL CONTACTS

DORSET COUNCIL DEDICATED HELPLINE: 01305 221022

If you are self-isolating or know people who are in need of help, call Dorset Council's dedicated helpline, open 8am-8pm 7 days a week.

Dorset Council Coronavirus Coordinated Community Response: 

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) - latest advice
• Dorset Council's response to COVID-19
• Important changes to our services
• Adult social care providers
• Benefits and support
• Bin collection disruption and waste guidance
• Businesses and employers
• Care homes, vulnerable and older people
• Co-ordinated community response
• Employee information
• Looking after yourself
• Schools and families
• Easy Read information about coronavirus

UK Government information and advice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

UK Government news bulletins: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

Dorset Council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/emergencies-severe-weather/emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-advice.aspx

Dorset Council, Volunteering and getting support: https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2020/03/21/volunteering-and-getting-support-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

Public Health Dorset: https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/news/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information.aspx

Public Health England latest: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

NHS 111 Online patient advice questionnaire: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

NHS Advice for clinicians and healthcare professionals: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/eprr/coronavirus/

NHS Latest news: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS Advice for travellers: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/advice-for-travellers/

NHS Common questions on Coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/common-questions/

Foreign Office travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus

World Health Organisation latest: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

Schools/Educational updates: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline: 0800 046 8687

email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)