COVID-19 previous updates - 20 April

20 April 2020

Support for Haringey’s autistic children and young people | Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online service now live | Haringey Giving | Serving up some Haringey heroes

Support for Haringey’s autistic children and young people

If you’re a carer or parent of a child with autism, you may be struggling to manage their anxiety levels during the ongoing lockdown.

The Government guidance does allow people with specific health conditions, such as autism and learning disabilities, to leave their property more than once a day where there is a medical need to do so - see 15 of the Q&A section (external link) in order to maintain their health.

However, the time spent outside of the home should be limited; as nearby as possible and the social distancing measures (external link) must be followed at all times.

The council’s specialist autism team has also been supporting our autistic children and young people in the borough.

They’ve been sending regular bitesize bulletins to parents twice a week (on Tuesdays and Fridays), while a youth club newsletter is sent out weekly to those aged 11 and above.

Should you wish to sign up to receive the bulletin and newsletter, or you feel you require further assistance, help and support at this time, email us at: last@haringey.gov.uk

The National Autistic Society have some helpful tips (external link) too, from keeping a diary and using the ‘Brain In Hand’ app (external link) to devising prevention plans and using relaxation techniques.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online service now live

Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government will cover 80% of workers' wages, up to £2,500 a month, if they are furloughed due to COVID-19.

The online portal to submit wage claims for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now open. Subject to HMRC checks, HMRC aim to pay the claim within six working days. For all the latest guidance on the scheme visit Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on GOV.UK (external link).

Haringey Giving 

A big thank you to the people of Haringey and everyone who has donated so far to Haringey Giving’s COVID-19 Appeal. More than £28,000 of the £50,000 target has now been raised for the fund, which is to support people and organisations across Haringey making efforts to support the most vulnerable in our communities, such as the homeless, elderly and isolated and those on low incomes.

Thirteen local projects have now been awarded grants, with a total value of £58,064, and priority has been given to not-for-profit projects which are providing emergency food and supplies to Haringey’s most vulnerable residents.

Although donations are continuing to come in, demand for grants is much greater than the funds available and so more donations are greatly needed. If you would like to donate, please visit the Haringey Giving website (external link) - every little helps and we are grateful for all donations, no matter how small.

Serving up some Haringey heroes

If you’ve been wondering what’s been going on behind the scenes at our food distribution hubs, check out this fantastic video from Sunny at Edible London.

Haringey Council has been working with volunteers and the community to deliver food to those who need it most during the coronavirus pandemic.

Previous updates:

• 19 April:
  • Looking out for each other
• 18 April:
  • Parks this weekend
• 17 April:
  • Looking after your mental health | Stay in, work out | Lockdown extended
• 16 April:
  • Changes to waste collection times | Business grants – we need you | Keep Haringey learning
• 15 April:
  • Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation | Haringey is Proud to Care | Domestic abuse - where to get help | Young people - you’re not alone
• 14 April:
  • £8.1m emergency response announced | Our parks - thank you | Supporting children and young people | Bereavement support
• 13 April:
  • NHS blood donation | Information about changes to NHS services
• 12 April:
  • Happy Easter
• 11 April:
  • Dealing with loneliness | Health tips at home
• 10 April:
  • Safeguarding young people | Our parks this weekend | Support for small businesses
• 9 April:
  • Support with domestic abuse | Activities for young people during bank holiday | Registering a death | Enforcement officers helping to stop spread of coronavirus | Help by the truckload | Ship-shape lessons for kids
• 8 April:
  • Thank you, carers | Care workers - we’re recruiting | Business rates and rent protection | Council staff, contractors and utility staff | Specialist teams responding to COVID-19 | YMCA North London appeal | Update on services for rough sleepers | Help and guidance for residents with pets
• 7 April:
  • Business Interruption Loan Scheme | Waste collections | Avoid being scammed | Haringey Together helps hundreds
• 6 April:
  • Support for people living with dementia | Bulky waste collections | Mental health and wellbeing support
• 5 April:
  • Help for your young ones
• 4 April:
  • Haringey Giving COVID-19 Appeal
• 3 April:
  • Spurs Stadium food hub | Act like you’ve got it | Keep your distance, whatever the weather
• 2 April:
  • Haringey Together - call for supplies | Guidance on shielding | Dealing with stress? | Food waste and recycling collections for flats
• 1 April:
  • Domestic abuse services | Guidance for care of the deceased | Free School Meals voucher scheme | Support for rough sleepers
• 31 March:
  • Calling all businesses - donations needed! | Leader’s letter to residents | Food takeaway and delivery guidance | Business grants update | Mental health support | Dogs on leads
• 30 March:
  • Social distancing in parks | Tottenham & Wood Green Cemeteries | Bury Road car park
• 29 March:
  • Kooth - wellbeing support for children and young people
• 28 March:
  • Waste collection services update | Mall Wood Green car park now free
• 27 March:
  • Social distancing | Proud to care | Access to food in Haringey | Increase in military vehicles visible in London | Home moves put on hold | Haringey claps our NHS and social care staff | Shielding the most clinically vulnerable from coronavirus
• 26 March:
  • Changes to parking restrictions | Coronavirus Scams | Bruce Grove Youthspace | Keep your distance
• 25 March:
  • Using public transport | Business closures enforcement | Parking changes - update | Managing the impact on Community Organisations
• 24 March:
  • Reuse and Recycling Centres | Price hiking | New rules on social distancing | Translations of Government advice and guidance | Previous updates
• 23 March:
  • Wood Green Library and Customer Service Centre | Parks | Waste | Stop all unnecessary travel | Library closures | Parking restrictions
• 22 March:
  • S-cool online resources for remote learning
• 21 March:
  • Marcus Garvey Customer Services Centre and Library | Changes to parking restrictions
• 20 March:
  • Haringey parks | Support for businesses | Update from London Fire Brigade Haringey | Cancellation of marriage appointments | ‘Key Workers’ list published | Free School Meals
• 19 March:
  • Social distancing | Schools | Transport | Museum and Archives | Energy industry support
• 18 March:
  • Schools | Business support | Service update
• 17 March:
  • Government advice to stop spreading the virus | What to do if you feel unwell
• 4 and 13 March:
  • What can I do?

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