Coronavirus Latest Advice

For the very latest information, advice and updates please bookmark this page, which is updated regularly by Chris Loder.

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• THE LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE

• IMPORTANT LOCAL INFORMATION

• MORE ON VOLUNTEERING IN DORSET

• FOOD DELIVERIES & SHOPPING IN DORSET

• LOCAL INFO IF YOU NEED HELP

• FINANCIAL SUPPORT BUSINESSES & HOUSEHOLDS

• 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)